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News.com.au
01-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Luxury builder's hotspot where homes cost ten times more
In Brisbane's inner-city hotspots, a wave of new designer homes has replaced humble post-war shacks – a symbol of how expensive it has become to own a home here. Boutique developer Caleb Adams is among young entrepreneurs cashing in on the change, building 15 homes in the suburb of Camp Hill alone, and 50 across Brisbane. PropTrack's generational analysis of housing costs reveals homes in Camp Hill cost a staggering ten times more than in 1980, even adjusted for inflation. The data shows a typical house in the suburb cost $32,000 45 years ago, which is $170,000 in today's dollars, taking into account income growth and living costs. But Camp Hill's current median house price is $1.775m, on the back of the nation's longest property boom. Mr Adams is a second-generation builder and developer who launched Pilgrim with a vision to elevate design in southeast Queensland's luxury home market. His brother, Joshua, also works with the company. Pilgrim is behind a string of multimillion-dollar homes that have redefined the suburb's streetscape. The latest to hit the market is a five-bedroom architectural stunner at 16 Indus Street, Camp Hill, marketed by Place Ascot agent Patrick McKinnon. 'Camp Hill stood out early as a suburb with huge potential for Pilgrim — tree-lined streets, elevation, vibey cafes, and rapidly growing property values, and a demographic of young families who value great design,' Mr Adams said. 'We saw an opportunity to create something fresh and timeless to the suburb and we haven't looked back.' Mr Adams was raised in Brisbane then spent 10 years in Melbourne after finishing uni at QUT. 'It felt inevitable that we would always end up back here,' he said. 'Development and building in Melbourne has long been an oversaturated space. 'At the time, Brisbane felt like an uncut gem. We believed the Brisbane design palette was just beginning to mature, and appreciation for thoughtfully designed new homes was on the horizon.' Former Virgin CEO to tear down $17m mansion But launching right as Covid struck, the business had a rocky start, losing $1.5m in their second year as supply chains collapsed and costs blew out. 'Covid was so challenging for builders... and as a young business, we wore the brunt of it,' Caleb reflects. 'We pivoted several times, restructuring operations and building everything from small lot duplexes to rooming houses — anything we could really. 'That season gave us our resilience and forced us to mature quickly. Pilgrim wouldn't be what it is now without that adversity.' Looking ahead, Pilgrim is eyeing expansions in to the Gold and Sunshine Coast, along with establishing a foundation to provide safe housing for those in need.
News.com.au
24-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Huge suburban crowd cheers for luxury house sale at sausage sizzle auction
Around 150 people celebrated the sale of a new luxury home on the market with a sausage sizzle, at the massive Saturday morning auction. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house at 68 Burn Street, Camp Hill, drew 6 registered bidders for the 604 sqm property. Named 'Casa Agape', the home was built by the vendors as a luxury two-level residence, sitting on a corner block with a Mediterranean design. Place Camp Hill agent Antonio Puopolo said the mood for the auction was already energised with the sausage sizzle taking place before the sale. 'We get a good vibe going before the auction,' he said. 'You're filling people's bellies and having a good time. It's just something different that no one else does.' 'There was a lot of people walking through, a lot of excitement about the home … people were eager to see where it would end up.' With 3 active bidders, the starting offer of $3.5 million priced some potential buyers out, already representing the highest sale price on the street. There was a quick jump to $3.6 million in the bidding process, before offers quickly went back and forth with rising bids of $25,000. After more than $200,000 offered on top of the starting bid, the auction was paused for negotiation – before selling for a final price of $3.91 million. Mr Puopolo said the vendors, a mum and dad couple of owner-builders, were 'over the moon' at the sales result. Meanwhile, the home was bought by an older couple purchasing on behalf of their adult daughter, who was unable to attend in person. 'She's moving up from the Gold Coast to be closer to her Mum and Dad, as she's just had a baby,' Mr Puopolo said. 'They love the home … [and] the parents are very excited for their kids to be closer to them.'
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fallen soldiers honored during event at Camp Hill cemetery
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — On this Memorial Day weekend, those in the Midstate are stopping to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. An event at Rolling Green Cemetery in Camp Hill, the Friday of Memorial Day, sets the weekend off on the right tone. As Abraham Lincoln said, not too far from here, as he is consecrating the battlefield at Gettysburg to honor the men who gave the last full measure of devotion. That's what Memorial Day is about. The keynote speaker here at this event in Rolling Green was the new head of the National Guard Major General John Pippy. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'As you mentioned today, is all about honoring and remembering those who have fallen,' Pippy said. 'So we spend these next, to the entire weekend, out there, not only supporting their legacy, but also supporting the Gold Star families and the loved ones they left behind. We believe that it is our solemn obligation.' Pennsylvania is home to many veterans, and Pippy's main concern for them is that he wants all of them to know about the benefits the have. 'Well, the biggest thing is there are a lot of benefits to our veterans of our age,' Pippy said. 'We have 700,000 here in Pennsylvania. So we make sure that whether you live in rural Pennsylvania or in the inner cities, that, you know, the programs and our teams are working out, working to get those programs out to you. So we want to make sure the benefits of the veterans get all the benefits they deserve.' Blue Angels visit Penn State Health Children's Hospital This cemetery with all of these flags, which are beautiful, are at all the veterans' graves. This is one of the largest cemeteries with interred veterans in all of south-central Pennsylvania. It is open all weekend. Come on out, check it out, and at least take a minute to remember exactly what this weekend is all about. abc27's Dennis Owens emceed the event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Medscape
06-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
New Henipavirus Detected in Alabama
The discovery of the Camp Hill virus marks the first detection of a henipavirus in Alabama in North America. This event highlights henipaviruses, a group of highly dangerous pathogens known to cause severe, often fatal infections characterized by fever, respiratory symptoms, and cerebral edema. Thanks to advancements in genetic analysis, nearly 20 types of henipaviruses have been identified, with their presence noted on every continent except Antarctica. Viral Outbreaks The Hendra virus, identified in Australia in 1994, is the first henipavirus. This has resulted in seven known human infections, four of which were fatal. The Nipah virus, discovered in Malaysia in 1998, has proven even more lethal, causing 30 outbreaks in Southeast Asia, with over 600 infections and mortality rates reaching up to 100% in some cases. In China, the Mojiang virus has been linked to the deaths of three mineworkers. Another virus, Langya, spread by shrews, caused an outbreak in which 35 individuals were infected, all of whom recovered from the infection. Transmission Risks Identified in tissue samples from short-tailed shrews in 2021, the Camp Hill virus is likely transmitted by bats through saliva or urine, with horses also being considered as potential carriers. Henipaviruses are highly adaptable and can infect a wide range of hosts, including bats, horses, monkeys, dogs, and rodents. While viruses such as measles only infect humans, henipaviruses exhibit greater flexibility, which poses a significant risk for transmission to humans. To date, there have been no confirmed human cases of Camp Hill virus, but its potential spread remains a critical concern for epidemiologic surveillance. Currently, there are no approved treatments or vaccines for henipaviruses. However, intensive research is underway for a vaccine against the Nipah virus, and new treatments, including monoclonal antibodies, are under development. Conclusion The global spread of henipaviruses and the emergence of new variants underscore the ongoing need for vigilant monitoring of zoonotic pathogens. Although only a few of these viruses have caused human infections to date, the risk for transmission remains. The World Health Organization has called for enhanced research and preventive strategies to identify and mitigate potential outbreaks.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Never-seen-before virus that's 'threat to all mankind' could have horrific symptoms
Some health experts have expressed fears over a potential new global pandemic after a disturbing discovery. This was after the newly named never-seen-before 'Camp Hill virus' was found in shrews in Alabama - and it belongs to a vicious family of pathogens including the Nipah and Hendra viruses. These viruses, which have potentially fatal symptoms, have a high mortality rate and can kill 70% of people they infect. Shrews are tiny mole-like animals and the new virus was found in them by researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia. Dr. David Dyjack, a public health expert at the National Environmental Health Association, said: 'A virus like this could be threatening to all mankind.' READ MORE: Adorable puppy watches as siblings secure new homes – but no one wants him READ MORE: 'Doctors kept saying my daughter was fine, then she died aged 14' He added to Mail Online: 'What concerns us in public health is we have this virus with [we believe] a very high mortality rate, and if it were to mutate and transmit to a human, and attack the kidneys, as we've seen in some animals, that could be particularly threatening to all of mankind.' No human has yet to be infected but pathogens in the same family have horrific consequences including to spinal cord and brain inflammation, brain swelling, respiratory distress, kidney damage, and liver damage. Giving a stark warning of just how worried he is, Dr Dyjack: 'I would say that there are three things that keep me up at night: One is a nuclear war. The second is the implications of a changing climate, and the third is a global pandemic. The Camp Hill virus sits squarely in the bullseye of the pandemic concern.' But Dr. Donald Burke, an epidemiologist who predicted Covid-19, was much calmer and said Camp Hill would not cause an epidemic. And a virologist at Boston University, Dr Adam Hume, also added reassurance, saying: 'At this point we don't know enough about it. Maybe someday in the future, we would be able to sort of determine [transmissibility and virulence].' Despite this, there has been a blueprint of viruses found in shrews jumping to humans. This includes the Langya, which like Camp Hill, is part of the henipavirus family. The symptoms were mild including coughing, fatigue and fever but other viruses like Nipah and Hendra resulted in high mortality rates and severe respiratory problems. Those symptoms are more dangerous and as stated previously can include inflammation, respiratory failure and pneumonia and can happen up to three weeks after exposure. One man who helped discover Camp Hill, Dr. Rhys Parry, said it was mostly found in the kidneys of shrews and could theoretically be transmitted through bodily fluids. He added: 'The closest known henipavirus to Camp Hill virus that has caused disease in humans is Langya virus, which crossed from shrews to humans in indicates that shrew-to-human transmission can occur.'
