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Daily Telegraph
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Crocodile Dundee icon's bold $6.5m move
The director of the legendary film Crocodile Dundee, Peter Faiman, has listed his luxury pad in 'The Toaster' for auction. The 135sqm spread is on the eighth floor of the building that's officially called Bennelong, but was nicknamed The Toaster because of its similarity to the kitchen appliance when the buildings were first built in the 1990s. Situated at Circular Quay, The Toaster offers stunning front row views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Faiman's direction of the 1986 classic that featured Paul Hogan as Mick Dundee played a crucial role in making it Australia's top-grossing film of all time. MORE: Packer handout: How much kids really got Although Bennelong was completed in 1998, with its most famous resident former radio personality Alan Jones, Faiman and wife Jennifer didn't buy in until 2011 when they paid $3.5m. The unit, at 85/1 Macquarie St, is now listed with Ettiene West, Arman Zounuzy and Arta Kains of Morton for an August 23 auction with a $6.5m price guide. The apartment offers uninterrupted close-up views of the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and city skyline. Open-plan living flows to a sheltered terrace with the stunning outlook and there are stone benchtops and a gas cooktop in the kitchen, with premium appliances throughout. Both bedrooms are spacious and open directly to the balcony. MORE: Huge promise Hemsworths made about Byron Bay There's a separate study with views of the Quay and city, a concierge and even a luxury health club with 25m heated pool, sauna and gym. Imagine running into Jonesey there! Faiman's fame goes way beyond Crocodile Dundee. He also directed and produced the Paul Hogan Show and the Graham Kennedy and Don Lane shows, as well as Bert Newton and Ernie Sigley. His expertise led to him being awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in the 1981 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to the media. MORE: Two huge house sales total $85m on Lower North Shore
News.com.au
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Crocodile Dundee icon's bold $6.5m move
The director of the legendary film Crocodile Dundee, Peter Faiman, has listed his luxury pad in 'The Toaster' for auction. The 135sqm spread is on the eighth floor of the building that's officially called Bennelong, but was nicknamed The Toaster because of its similarity to the kitchen appliance when the buildings were first built in the 1990s. Situated at Circular Quay, The Toaster offers stunning front row views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Faiman's direction of the 1986 classic that featured Paul Hogan as Mick Dundee played a crucial role in making it Australia's top-grossing film of all time. Although Bennelong was completed in 1998, with its most famous resident former radio personality Alan Jones, Faiman and wife Jennifer didn't buy in until 2011 when they paid $3.5m. The unit, at 85/1 Macquarie St, is now listed with Ettiene West, Arman Zounuzy and Arta Kains of Morton for an August 23 auction with a $6.5m price guide. The apartment offers uninterrupted close-up views of the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and city skyline. Open-plan living flows to a sheltered terrace with the stunning outlook and there are stone benchtops and a gas cooktop in the kitchen, with premium appliances throughout. Both bedrooms are spacious and open directly to the balcony. There's a separate study with views of the Quay and city, a concierge and even a luxury health club with 25m heated pool, sauna and gym. Imagine running into Jonesey there! Faiman's fame goes way beyond Crocodile Dundee. He also directed and produced the Paul Hogan Show and the Graham Kennedy and Don Lane shows, as well as Bert Newton and Ernie Sigley. His expertise led to him being awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in the 1981 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to the media.
The Independent
17-07-2025
- General
- The Independent
Humpback whale in Sydney Harbour treats commuters to a surprise
Watch the remarkable moment that a humpback whale is spotted in Sydney Harbour on Wednesday (16 July). Eyewitness footage taken onboard a passing ferry shows the mammal poking above the waters at Circular Quay – Sydney's central ferry terminal - before diving back down. The appearance of the whale resulted in ferries having to be temporarily paused during the morning commute on advice of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Crews from the NPWS guarded the animal as it swam freely in the harbour until it left the area a few hours later, a NPWS spokesperson said.
SBS Australia
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Changing the Face of Circular Quay with Alison Page
Alison Page is a proud Yuin and Dhurrawal woman and artist who will see her work become a permanent feature in Sydney's Circular Quay. Alison shares with NITV Radio all about her sculpture, Badjgama Ngunda Whuliwulawala (Black Women Rising) the announcement of which has been commissioned by Lendlease, the manufacturing by UAP as part of the luxury residential One Circular Quay and Waldorf Astoria Sydney hotel development. Alison shares the experience of collaboration throughout the development with the formation of Sydney Coastal Aboriginal Women's Group and her personal connection to the storytelling saying, "as she rises from the water, she is the mixing of the saltwater and freshwater, she is the energy and essence that lives within Aboriginal women in Sydney today and she is Country"
News.com.au
08-07-2025
- News.com.au
Concerns around legality of police search of Alan Jones' house, court told in historical sexual abuse case
Lawyers for embattled former radio giant Alan Jones say they hold 'grave concerns' about a police search conducted at the 83-year-old's Circular Quay home in November, with police engaging lawyers to respond to the claim, a court has been told. The former 2GB radio host and Wallabies coach was not required to appear before the Sydney Central Local Court on Tuesday, after he was arrested in November 2024 and charged with 35 separate charges relating to allegations he indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriately touched multiple young men. The 83-year-old has denied the allegations, and earlier indicated he intends to plead not guilty to the charges. Before Magistrate Jennifer Giles on Tuesday, Mr Jones's solicitor Bryan Wrench said since the last court mention the legal team had been served 'a download of our client's phone devices', and were concerned about police processes. 'We then wrote to the police regarding our concerns regarding the search that was conducted on the 18th of November as to the legality,' he said. 'Police have now engaged in legal representation … and the two parties are trying to resolve the matter.' Mr Wrench said Mr Jones and his legal team had 'grave concerns' about the search that occurred on November 18, the court was told. 'We've also received a further brief of evidence today … including statements that police had in their possession since December and January,' he said. Mr Wrench told the court he asked police about their duty of disclosure, to which he said they replied they 'didn't have any'. 'We are quite concerned about that,' he said. Mr Wrench told the court that NSW Police said on 18 November they had been 'working tirelessly', but the lawyer now notes they 'seem to be puffed out'. Both the DPP and Jones were seeking an adjournment for the charge certification, which was granted. The matter will return to court on September 18. Police revealed in March that they had since charged Mr Jones with an additional count of assault with act of indecency, bringing the number of alleged victims to 11. The initial charges include an aggravated indecent act and sexually touching a person without consent, and are alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2019. Police alleged the acts occurred at a range of locations, including Mr Jones's former home in Newtown, his luxury Circular Quay apartment, and a property at Fitzroy Falls. Mr Jones was arrested at his harbourside apartment on November 18, following a NSW police investigation. Among the charges are 20 counts of indecent assault, 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, two counts of common assault and two counts of sexual touching. His bail is to continue.
