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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
MCoBeauty founder's ex-husband buys $41m waterfront Sydney home in CASH following bitter divorce
Ex-MCoBeauty director Anthony Sullivan has purchased a waterfront home in Sydney 's Kirribilli for a staggering $41million. Public records confirm the 49-year-old businessman, who was married to company founder Shelley Sullivan, paid for the property in cash. The luxurious mansion sits on a 765sqm and features manicured gardens and an outdoor swimming pool. MCoBeauty was launched in 2020 by Shelley Sullivan and quickly gained fame for producing affordable 'dupes' of popular cosmetic and skincare products. The company's rapid production cycle - bringing products to supermarkets and chemists within eight weeks - helped fuel a meteoric rise in sales. Earlier this year, billionaire pharmaceutical magnate Dennis Bastas acquired MCoBeauty in a deal valuing the company at $1billion, after acquiring an initial 50 per cent stake in 2022. The brand's extraordinary growth, with revenue soaring by 2400 per cent over four years, has been attributed in part to the cost-of-living pressures driving demand for affordable beauty alternatives. The Kirribilli purchase eclipses the previous record set by Next Capital's John White, who paid $19.1million for a nearby waterfront property in 2022. Anthony and Shelley parted ways in May last year after an explosive argument. The heated row prompted Anthony to leave for the United States, while his then-wife moved into the InterContinental in Double Bay. The high-society split, which came just seven years after the couple's opulent wedding at Point Piper, shocked the well-heeled social circle in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Shelley is celebrated as one of Australia's most successful businesswomen. She made her mark in the 1990s with her model and talent agency before launching her thriving 'masstige' beauty brand, ModelCo, in 2016. In June, Shelley was spotted leaving her luxury BMW SUV in a clearly marked no-stopping zone along Market Street in Sydney 's CBD before heading into the upscale Van Cleef & Arpels boutique. Dressed in figure-hugging black leggings and a cropped zip-up jacket, Shelley appeared completely unfazed as she spoke on her mobile phone while returning to her car. Shelley accessorised her off-duty look with gold hoop earrings and minimal makeup, while her platinum blonde bob was slicked back in a casual yet chic style. Despite parking directly underneath a 'no stopping' sign painted in bold red and white, Sullivan left her vehicle and proceeded into the luxury jeweller - known for its five- and six-figure price tags. Her black BMW SUV remained parked in the red-painted zone, metres from the storefront, while passing traffic and pedestrians looked on.
News.com.au
06-08-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
$85m in Sydney Lower North Shore real estate sells in a week
More than $85m worth of waterfront real estate has traded this week on the Lower North Shore with just two sales, smashing records. A local buyer has paid more than $43m for a dated house on waterfront reserve at Chinaman's Beach. And a waterfront house in Elamang Ave, Kirribilli has sold for slightly more than $41m. Both properties were off-market with deals done quietly. The massive sales means Mosman's residential record has just lifted more than $3m and Kirribilli's real estate record has risen by a staggering $18m. And the Spring selling season hasn't got underway yet. Robert's sad fortune left by Steve Irwin The Mosman sale was in McLean Cres on 1035sqm of land near the beach carpark. It was owned by property developer Vic Virgona and his wife Maria Virgona who bought two neighbouring homes and combined them. They owned the first one then when the next-door home came up for sale in 2010 they bought that for $5.5m and joined them up. The house had an indoor pool, gym and four bedrooms. But its value was all in its position. The Virgona's are moving to a Manly penthouse. Rob Klaric, of The Property Expert International, said three buyers were after the prime property, it was bought by a local family and he represented the underbidder. 'The house was a bit dated but you'll never get that size of house anywhere so close to the water and it was presented beautifully,' he said. The sale was negotiated by Glenn Curran, of The Agency, who has now achieved not only the highest residential sales price in Mosman but also the highest north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Meanwhile a waterfront house on an average sized block in Elamang Ave has traded for a massive new suburb record. Ken Jacobs, of Forbes Global Properties, is believed to have sealed the deal but he couldn't be contacted for comment. In Kirribilli the previous record was $22,962,664 for a 19th century former guest house in Carabella St, in 2022, according to REA. The McLean Cres home with views of the harbour has now eclipsed the previous record for Mosman which was $40m for the Kia Lama Federation mansion, also on a big block of land at 2600sqm, owned by banker and Swans chairman Andrew Pridham in Bradleys Head Rd and purchased by Mark and Rosemary Mezrani of Kidstuff's fame last year. The record for northside Sydney is $42.75m for a Northbridge waterfront home in Coolawin Rd sold by Kristie-Anne Ward of the Primo Smallgoods family that sold earlier this year. Agent report that with many of Mosman's freestanding houses being amalgamated into development sites for apartments, single homes on significant landholdings look set to become more rare and more valuable.
7NEWS
10-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
Best-selling furniture brand Koala announces incredible chance to win $3000 worth of furniture
Aussie bedding and furniture brand Koala is offering one lucky shopper the chance to transform their room with a prize valued at up to $3,000 in Koala products. Entering is simple, shoppers just need to add their favourite Koala items to their online cart and sign up to the Koala email list. Whether it's a comfy mattress, stylish sofa, or eco-friendly home accessories, any selection from Koala's range qualifies. The only catch? Entrants must ensure their cart is filled with their top Koala picks by the time entries close on June 12. With Koala known for its sustainably made furniture and signature minimalist style, the promotion is a timely opportunity to reinvigorate living spaces just as the financial year turns a new leaf. From creating a restful bedroom to building the perfect work-from-home setup, the winner will have plenty of ways to make the most of their $3,000 prize. One cart, one sign-up, one shot at a brand-new room. For those dreaming of a home upgrade, now's the time to let Koala do the heavy lifting — literally and figuratively. To help you shop, we've compiled lists below of all our Koala top picks. Bedroom Koala Mattress, $1290 Koala Luxe Mattress, $2390 Koala SE Mattress, $950 Balmain Bed Base, $1150 Bedside Table, $390 Sofas Koala Sofa Bed, $1790 Suffolk Sofa, $2000 Getaway Sofa, $1947 Bangalow Modular Armchair, $1200 Suffolk Armchair, $850 Living Room Kirribilli Bookshelf, $895 Bottlebrush Rug, $315 Kirribilli Coffee Table, $495 Daydreamer Cushion, $29.40 Modern Sofa Ottoman, $450 Torakina Outdoor Lounge Sets, $1665 Torakina Outdoor Coffee Table, $550 Torakina Outdoor Lounge, $1350
The Guardian
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Amid Dutton's messy decline in the polls, is Albanese on the verge of becoming the John Howard of his era?
Anthony Albanese will hate this column, but if, as is becoming increasingly likely, he returns to government over the weekend, he will not just be our most successful prime minister since John Howard, but the one who most resembles him. Look, I'm not getting ahead of myself; I still have the scars of 2019 which I will carry to every election, although I do think the indicators of the national result are clearer this time around. On declared voting intention, the Guardian Essential Report has Labor ahead 52-48 notwithstanding the margin of error (around 3%), the undecideds (still 5%) and the vagary of national samples. But on the other key indicator – approval of leader – Albanese's position is significantly stronger than Bill Shorten's was and Peter Dutton's is so much weaker than ScoMo in has 'How good is it?' prime. The story of Dutton's decline under the glare of sustained scrutiny defines this election. It's not just that his hardline chickens have come home to roost; it's the lack of thought and discipline behind his offer to voters. Make no mistake, economic conditions suggest this should be a change-of-government election. A majority think we are heading down the wrong track, cost-of-living pressure is palpable, disappointment at the pace of change is real. Over the summer Dutton had the opportunity to mount a serious challenge with his three core propositions: you have gone backwards under Labor; Albo is a weak leader; the Coalition are always better economic managers. All he needed was a bit of passion from his troops, pepped with some Trump-inspired culture wars on public servants, marginalised communities and renewables, and it would be all over, Labor consigned to the first one-term government in a century. Instead, Trump dropped his 'liberation day' chaos bomb on the world and what seemed like 'the vibe' became a vice. Dutton continued to be drawn to easy hits but Jane Hume's war on work from home became his Achilles heel. The subsequent reversal was not just bad policy but also a proof point he was all over the shop. The backflips and mistakes have piled up though the campaign: measuring the Kirribilli curtains, reversing 40,000 jobs cuts, knee-jerk attacks on school curriculum and welcomes to country, verballing the Indonesian president, guaranteeing support for EVs which he was about to take away, sitting mum while his star culture warrior defiantly embraced the Maga creed. Against this messy counterpoint, Albanese has plodded on, not flash but battle-hardened by the difficult 2022 campaign. His has been a disciplined campaign, focused on Labor's strengths (Medicare) and its long-term plans for renewables and targeted cost-of-living support. Now with just a few days to go, the contrasts appear to have taken root. A second question in this week's report shows that over the campaign's journey, the vote for Labor has hardened at double the rate among younger voters. This is where the parallels between John Howard and his ability to retain power from unlikely positions on multiple occasions through ruthlessly disciplined campaigns take form. First there's the personal arc: both served long apprenticeships; both has substantial roles as ministers; both saw up close how governments fail when they lose sight of the fundamentals. (Fun fact: Albo entered parliament when Howard became PM.) As opposition leaders they both offered bipartisan support when they determined it to be in the national interest: Howard backed the Hawke-Keating economic reforms; Albanese chose not to play politics with the pandemic. Like Howard, who Keating belittled as 'Little Johnny', the ongoing attacks for 'weakness' by Dutton and his cheer squad have had a real bullying edge to them. Yet by shrugging them off both emerged stronger. And like Howard, Albanese didn't win power through flashy inspiration but via the national rejection of his opponent and a government that had run out of steam. Behind the blandishments of retail politics, both have used their mandate to pursue a bigger picture. Howard took on the unions and upended the tax system to create a nation of shareholders. Albanese too has introduced new work rights, locked in the energy transition to renewables after a decade of inertia and developed an ambitious manufacturing agenda. Most significantly, both recognised that to make change enduring, you need to hold power for multiple terms and that means winning elections. This campaign feels like an amalgam of Howard's 2001 and 2004 triumphs. In 2001, Howard harnessed anxiety about an external threat of terrorism following 9/11 into a patriotic call for security. In 2004 he honed on the obvious flaws of his opponent to seize a debate around trust that had been hitherto thrown overboard. Now Albanese is on the verge of becoming the John Howard of his era. While this is a terrible to thing to say to about someone who entered politics to 'fight Tories', here's the thing: a look at the attitudes of voters towards our leaders suggests it might not be the worst thing he's called this campaign. Of all the leaders in the last 50 years, Howard is most revered by his side but also respected by his opponents. In fact, Labor voters rate him as a better leader than any prime minister apart from their beloved Bob Hawke and Albo. A surprising number of Greens voters too rate Howard highly. Look at the league table and it is not the flashy or the expansive who are remembered as the best leaders; it's those who succeed in convincing the people on multiple occasions to trust them with power. Howard then Hawke then daylight. As election day approaches, the final voter choice is crystallising into one between a sober, tradesman-like government seeking to build on the foundations of a solid first term and a chaotic opposition not ready to govern. Stability versus chaos is also an argument that makes majority government feel like a more rational response to the times, notwithstanding the historically high number of voters sending their first preference to a minor party or an independent. There is every chance I'll wake up Sunday morning with egg on my face – a late surge behind the Dutton Coalition or a line ball free-for-all where both sides are desperately trying to cobble together a working majority. But if election predictions are a fool's game, the one thing I've learned is that the result always feels obvious with the gift of hindsight. On this measure I think the most credible story on Sunday is that Australians weighed up the instability in the world and decided to give Labor the chance of a second term in its own right under a leader who has been too easily underestimated. Peter Lewis is an executive director of Essential, a progressive strategic communications and research company. Essential is conducting qualitative research for the ALP
The Age
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Age
Sana Coffee
Previous SlideNext Slide Steven Chrun has cafes on two picturesque Sydney wharves: Celsius at Kirribilli and Monstera at Mosman Bay. His latest venue opening, in Melbourne, mixes things up. Sana is a few kilometres from the water in the backstreets of Cheltenham, where a menu punctuated by Japanese flourishes is making waves with the neighbourhood. Some locals catch rays and sip strawberry-matcha lattes in the dog-friendly outdoor area, while others order big, digging into two-hands-necessary wagyu katsu sandos.
