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Herald Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Herald Sun
Landmark Federation Queen Anne home could be just what the doctor ordered
A landmark heritage residence that started life as a grand doctor's home has hit the market for the first time in almost half a century. Buyers have a chance to choose their own adventure at 'Glenora', a two-storey Federation Queen Anne house rich in Art Nouveau features. The dual functionality of 1 Bromfield St, Colac, as both a private home and business premises has endured since it was built in 1907 and remains one of the property's most valuable assets. RELATED: Geelong mansion linked to Melbourne Cup hits market Buyer to breathe new life into Geelong West cottage What $1m will buy you across Australia Charles Stewart, Colac agent Stephen Lugg said the Warbuton Pierre Knights-designed home was a shining example of the architecture of the time. A striking rounded entrance is one of its most notable features of the four-bedroom house, which retains original decorative window mouldings and stylised wooden fretwork. Mr Lugg said it was presented in impeccable condition. 'As one of Colac's most recognisable and iconic properties, the landmark offers both striking architecture and a commanding presence, presenting a range of opportunities for both residential and commercial use,' he said. The property, which occupies a 658sq m block on the corner of Corangamite St in the heart of Colac, is zoned Commercial One. The house was originally built for Dr Richard Horace Gibbs who operated a private hospital nearby in Connor St. Numerous other doctors later took up occupancy before it was converted into a guesthouse in 1934. From 1942, the Post Master General's department leased the building for the district engineer and in 1980 legal practice Arundell, Murray and Ryan moved in. A formal entry with timber panelling and intricate leadlight windows is a highlight of the ground floor, which is currently divided into five office spaces. Upstairs, there's a four-bedroom residence with a formal lounge and a separate open-plan kitchen and dining area adjoining another sitting room. Another large conference room could serve as an additional living space, while balconies to the front and rear of the house provides options for outdoor entertaining.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ex-UFT borough official challenging union chief Michael Mulgrew for top spot
A former teachers union borough official is charting a path back to the upper ranks — challenging United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew for the top spot. Amy Arundell was removed on October 2023 from her position as the representative for Queens after trying to soften a union resolution supporting Israel, as first reported by the Daily News. On Monday, Arundell will announce her bid for teachers union president in this spring's elections with A Better Contract — one of two slates mounting a challenge to Mulgrew's Unity caucus. A Better Contract is running on a platform including premium-free healthcare, raises that keep pace with the cost of living, pension reform, and being responsive to members. In a press release, the slate insisted Arundell's campaign be seen as an indictment of the union's current leadership. 'I have been an employee of the UFT for 21 years, and this wouldn't have been something I would've thought of doing,' Arundell said in an exclusive interview with The News. 'The culture of the UFT is you get picked by leadership, leadership decides who they think would be the next appropriate president — and I played by those rules.' 'But members are increasingly dissatisfied with a lot of the decisions that have been made by the UFT,' she added. 'And it became harder and harder to look people in the face and tell them, 'This was a good thing.'' Mulgrew, the UFT president since 2009, has won five consecutive elections — most recently in 2022. But after a lower-than-expected margin of victory last referendum, his challengers say he could be vulnerable in this year's contest. Arundell herself worked on Mulgrew's campaign. 'The UFT is a democratic organization that thrives on a vigorous exchange of ideas,' read a statement from LeRoy Barr, chair of the Unity caucus, on the upcoming elections. 'Unity has a track record of improving the lives of UFT members and so we look forward to the campaign.' Unity has been in power for more than 60 years. Arundell oversaw all UFT business in Queens from 2017 until her sudden removal. Just days after Oct. 7, 2023, she privately proposed changes to a UFT resolution supporting Israel, including a suggestion to drop the word 'terrorist' to describe the Hamas attack. Arundell explained she did not want to debate if Hamas was a terrorist organization, but to recognize that not all of the members she represented agreed with that statement — and avoid a public argument that she said ensued during the resolution vote. 'When I was reassigned, I did not know why. I was never told. And to this day, they have never actually told me,' Arundell said. 'I don't pretend I believe things I don't believe, but I also don't use my position as a representative for the UFT to push a personal agenda.' Arundell did not challenge the UFT's decision to remove her, but told The News she thinks it was unfair, arguing it's one of a series of 'bad decisions' that did not consider the membership's point of view. Thousands of members came to Arundell's defense in a petition after her removal. The union president hopeful raised concerns about an effort to switch retired teachers onto private healthcare, mayoral control of public schools, and 'everybody deciding how people should teach except teachers.' 'I held a meeting with 600 people to answer questions about healthcare,' Arundell said of the Medicare Advantage plan. 'I answered questions based on what I was told by leadership. And I will say now, I do not believe as a staff person at the UFT, I was told the truth about all the implications of this decision. And that's embarrassing to me.' Mulgrew has since dropped his support for Medicare Advantage. Most recently, Arundell questioned Mulgrew's attempt to secure raises for underpaid paraprofessionals through legislation, outside of the typical contract negotiation process. While she agreed the special education staffers are overdue for a raise, she said she worried what precedent it would set to sidestep the city's longstanding practice of reaching a deal with one union, setting a pattern for all other contracts during a round of bargaining. 'Making 'pattern bargaining' the enemy is unbelievable to me, because its history is rooted in the idea that unions will not compete with one another, that we are one labor movement, and that we are stronger when we are together,' Arundell said. The nomination process closes next month. The UFT will mail ballots to members and count votes on May 29. Members elected president and other officers will serve three-year terms, effective this summer.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bath sign England back Arundell from next season
Bath have signed England back Henry Arundell from French club Racing 92 on a three-year deal starting from the 2025-26 season. The 22-year-old has been capped 10 times by his country but has not played for England since the World Cup in 2023, having moved to France following the collapse of his previous club London Irish. Rugby Football Union rules do not allow English players based abroad to play for the national side. Arundell, who can play on the wing or at full-back, has scored 13 tries in 30 appearances for Racing so far, including a hat-trick on his Top 14 debut against Toulon. "Joining Bath will be a very special occasion for both myself and my family," said Arundell, who grew up in the area. "We've been Bath fans for generations - ever since my grandparents - and growing up I spent many years in the stands supporting the team. "Now, to potentially have the opportunity to wear a Bath rugby shirt is incredibly exciting. The team is in a fantastic place right now, with a brilliant culture, and I'm confident we can create some amazing memories over the next few years." Bath sign Pumas back Carreras from Gloucester Exeter hooker Frost to move to Bath in summer England centre Lawrence signs 'long-term' Bath deal Arundell, who will become eligible to play for England again on his return to the Premiership, has scored seven tries in his international career so far, including a joint-record of five in a single match on his World Cup debut against Chile in September 2023. He began his career in London Irish's academy, and went on to score 10 tries in 23 senior appearances for the side before the club folded at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. "Henry has some world-class attributes, more specifically his speed and try-scoring ability," Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan said. "Henry made it very clear when we spoke that he wants to improve as a player and I believe that Bath is the club to do that. "His willingness to learn, grow and become better fits in well with what we, as a group of players, coaches and staff are all working towards on our journey together." Arundell becomes the second high-profile signing for Bath for next season in the space of two days, with Gloucester and Argentina full-back Santiago Carreras having also agreed terms to move to the Recreation Ground. The current Premiership league leaders have also signed hooker Dan Frost from Exeter and scrum-half Bernard van der Linde from South African side Bulls. Additionally, England centre Ollie Lawrence has recently agreed new terms to stay at the club, along with prop Beno Obano and second row Quinn Roux.
BBC News
06-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bath sign England back Arundell from next season
Bath have signed England back Henry Arundell from French club Racing 92 on a three-year deal starting from the 2025-26 22-year-old has been capped 10 times by his country but has not played for England since the World Cup in 2023, having moved to France following the collapse of his previous club London Irish. Rugby Football Union rules do not allow English players based abroad to play for the national who can play on the wing or at full-back, has scored 13 tries in 30 appearances for Racing so far, including a hat-trick on his Top 14 debut against Toulon."Joining Bath will be a very special occasion for both myself and my family," said Arundell, who grew up in the area."We've been Bath fans for generations - ever since my grandparents - and growing up I spent many years in the stands supporting the team."Now, to potentially have the opportunity to wear a Bath rugby shirt is incredibly exciting. The team is in a fantastic place right now, with a brilliant culture, and I'm confident we can create some amazing memories over the next few years." Arundell, who will become eligible to play for England again on his return to the Premiership, has scored seven tries in his international career so far, including a joint-record of five in a single match on his World Cup debut against Chile in September began his career in London Irish's academy, and went on to score 10 tries in 23 senior appearances for the side before the club folded at the end of the 2022-23 campaign."Henry has some world-class attributes, more specifically his speed and try-scoring ability," Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan said."Henry made it very clear when we spoke that he wants to improve as a player and I believe that Bath is the club to do that."His willingness to learn, grow and become better fits in well with what we, as a group of players, coaches and staff are all working towards on our journey together."Arundell becomes the second high-profile signing for Bath for next season in the space of two days, with Gloucester and Argentina full-back Santiago Carreras having also agreed terms to move to the Recreation current Premiership league leaders have also signed hooker Dan Frost from Exeter and scrum-half Bernard van der Linde from South African side England centre Ollie Lawrence has recently agreed new terms to stay at the club, along with prop Beno Obano and second row Quinn Roux.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bath bring rising star Henry Arundell back to English rugby as signing spree continues
Henry Arundell will return to English rugby next season after Bath completed a deal to bring the starlet back to the Premiership rugby. The 22-year-old Arundell has spent the last two seasons at Racing 92 in the Top 14 after the collapse of London Irish ahead of the 2023 World Cup. The youngster showed off his talent with a five-try performance against Chile at that tournament but has since been ineligible for selection to Steve Borthwick's squad while plying his trade overseas. However, his return will see him back available as soon as the summer tour to the United States and Argentina with Arundell signing a three-year deal ahead of the 2025-26 season to join Johann van Graan's squad. It is the latest eye-catching bit of business for ambitious Bath, the favourites to win the English title this season, after recruiting Argentina star Santiago Carreras from Gloucester earlier this week. An academy product of London Irish after completing his schooling at Harrow, Arundell grew up in Bath and is delighted to be returning home. 'Joining Bath will be a very special occasion for both myself and my family,' Arundell said. 'We've been Bath fans for generations - ever since my grandparents - and growing up I spent many years in the stands supporting the team. 'Now, to potentially have the opportunity to wear a Bath rugby shirt is incredibly exciting. The team is in a fantastic place right now, with a brilliant culture, and I'm confident we can create some amazing memories over the next few years.' Bath have also added Exeter hooker Dan Frost and South African scrum half Bernard van der Linde to their squad for next season. Arundell's departure from Racing 92 comes as a limited surprise with the club considering their options after dispensing with former England coach Stuart Lancaster last week. Lancaster never quite gelled with the squad and French rugby and will seek a new challenge after a midseason departure, with Patrice Collazo installed as interim head coach. Owen Farrell is midway through the first of a two-year deal having joined from Saracens at the start of the campaign.
