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News.com.au
6 hours ago
- News.com.au
Rippleside interior designer lists renovated bayside sanctuary
A Geelong interior designer is preparing to farewell her family's beloved home after almost two decades curating her ideal bayside sanctuary. She celebrates her love of premium natural materials at the four-bedroom Rippleside house where a Covid-era refurbishment provided a fresh chance for a contemporary makeover. A striking Castlemaine slate feature wall spanning the double height stairwell is the centrepiece of the revamped two-storey residence which the vendor describes as '20 years in the making'. She says while she was happy with the original 18-year-old house, designed by Projekt Evolve as a knockdown rebuild project at 46 Victoria St, Rippleside, the time had come to remove a few internal walls and update the kitchen, laundry and joinery. Naturally, she hunted down some of her favourite finishes, including solid blackbutt flooring and marble benchtops. 'I am a big believer in natural materials like stone and marble and solid timber flooring – anything that brings that natural element in,' the vendor says. 'Everything you touch and feel in here is quite high-end because I think it's generational so it will last.' Nowhere is this more apparent than in the open-plan kitchen and dining area at the heart of the entry level where home cooks have a suite of Miele cooking appliances, a Liebherr fridge, Zip tap and discrete Bora downdraught cooktop at their disposal. Other little luxuries are less obvious – the multi-room Sonos audio system across five zones, CCTV network and a Wi-Fi enabled front door intercom system. A suite of flexible living areas includes an elegant front lounge, home theatre with a projector system and a peaceful library the vendor nominates as one of her favourite rooms. 'I have my Art Deco chairs that I have reupholstered three times and there's a vibe in there with the books that surround you, it's a very quiet space,' she says. A covered deck off the dining area is the go-to for outdoor entertaining and adjoins a courtyard featuring Castlemaine slate crazy paving. 'We absolutely love our Castlemaine slate,' the vendor says. 'I think it's the focal point of our home because we've taken it from the front facade outside and then we have taken it into the house and also into the back courtyard so it's a bit of a transition.' A triple garage with a store accessed via Edward St at the rear is another prized feature, though those keen to minimise car use can take advantage of the nearby North Geelong train station and bayside walking trails, just 150m from the front door. The vendor says the location has been fantastic as she travels to her South Melbourne showroom for work most days, something which as prompted the sale. 'If I could pick it up and move it Melbourne I would that,' she says. McGrath, Geelong agent Jasmine Jurkovic is handling the sale of 46 Victoria St, Rippleside, which is listed with $2.9m to $3.15m price hopes.
News.com.au
17 hours ago
- News.com.au
Gen Z only cares about one thing now
Rising rents, grocery prices that climb by the week, and staggering bills – Gen Z is growing up in the middle of Australia's cost-of-living crisis, and they're feeling the crunch. It turns out the most fashionable thing a brand can be in 2025 is affordable – and those that can't deliver value for money are losing ground fast. For Aussies like Bella Herlihy, 19, and Rayyan Hodges, 21, every purchase is a decision. Ms Herlihy works full-time while studying for her Certificate III in childcare, but her real dream is landing an apprenticeship at a beauty brand. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, Ms Herlihy lives in her mother's four-bedroom home with seven other family members. 'We had to turn the second loungeroom into a bedroom. It's too expensive, so they need to save their money,' she told On $16 an hour, Ms Herlihy earns around $1000 a fortnight. Once the rent, bills and groceries are paid, she's left with $50 to $100 for anything else. 'It goes so fast after rent and bills. Even if I want a snack I have to think about whether I can afford it,' she said. 'I don't splurge – I have to make sure what's left goes to the right places.' And, that's the big takeaway from this year's Top 100 Youth Brands report by YouthInsight and Student Edge, which asked 1000 Aussies aged 14 to 24 to name and shame the brands they love and hate. Aldi has officially taken the crown as the favourite supermarket of young Aussies, sending Woolworths down into sixth place, and Coles to eighth. 'We want cheaper prices,' Ms Herlihy said. 'Big brands need to understand the cost-of-living more and factor it in. It would be nice if they made a video or ran a campaign where they were open about the struggle. I want to know how they plan to help Gen Z.' Kmart has reclaimed its retail crown with budget-friendly homewares and essentials, while KFC has overtaken McDonald's as the demographic's fast food of choice. In fashion, budget-friendly Uniqlo has overtaken Cotton On, reflecting a growing preference for quality basics over trend-driven fast fashion. Social media habits are shifting too. Instagram still holds the crown but TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook are slipping. Brands like Pinterest and Uber are on the rise, and Duolingo and UberEats have muscled into the top ten. At the very top of favourite brands sits YouTube, loved by nine out of ten young Aussies. And what's not to love? It's free, versatile and just as useful for study hacks as it is for late-night entertainment. Bella says some brands are overrated – Woolworths and high-end beauty label Drunk Elephant among them – because they simply don't offer the value she's looking for. And with just a small portion of her income left for 'extras' each fortnight, she's choosy about who gets her business. For Mr Hodges, the squeeze of cost-of-living feels permanent. 'It feels like we've been locked out of the Australian dream,' he said. Since finishing his diploma and Certificate III and IV in cybersecurity and IT, he hasn't been able to land a job in his field. 'It's overcrowded,' he said. 'I've been looking everywhere.' In the meantime, he lives with his parents and has no plans to move out anytime soon. 'Not in this economy,' he laughed. He's constantly hunting for discounts and cheaper rates. His favourite store is JB Hi-Fi, but he also rates Officeworks for its regular sales. Still, he's selective: 'Even if it's cheap, it's not worth it if the company doesn't have good ethics.' Woolworths and Coles, he said, are 'price gouging', while Aldi's prices are decent but lack variety. He prefers to shop at his local IGA to support small businesses. Both Ms Herlihy and Mr Hodge's habits reflect the bigger sacrifices that Gen Z are having to make in order to enjoy what should be 'the best years of their lives'. Student Edge co-founder Damien Langley said these results 'reflect the times we're in'. 'Economic pressures have made affordability a higher priority for many young people and because of that brands like KFC and Aldi have overtaken their main rivals by helping young people through these difficult high cost-of-living times,' Mr Langley said. 'Australian success stories include Kmart which has emerged as the favourite Australian brand of Gen Zs as it helps them get new clothes and furnish their rentals without breaking the bank.' Gen Z's priorities are clear: they want brands that show they understand the squeeze, deliver real value, and maybe even admit they know it's hard out here.
SBS Australia
19 hours ago
- SBS Australia
Top News: David Littleproud urges Australia to embrace AI ahead of Productivity roundtable
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