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News.com.au
2 hours ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson concedes mistake in Chad Townsend selection, recalls Sandon Smith
The Sydney Roosters will have to push for a finals berth without hardman Victor Radley as coach Trent Robinson confirmed he'd miss a month with a shoulder injury starting with Thursday's must-win clash against the Storm. Robinson has recalled playmaker Sandon Smith to team-up with close mate Sam Walker after conceding his decision to bring back veteran Chad Townsend 'didn't work out' in what could prove a costly loss to Cronulla last week. Sitting in 10th, and needing every win possible in the run to the finals, Robinson said Smith had been given a clear message on what was expected after his recall adamant he had 'full belief' in the 22-year-old despite choosing Townsend ahead of him last week. 'It didn't work out how we wanted last week,' Robinson conceded. 'But I've also been clear about what I'd like from him and his improvement. I pulled him out of the reserve grade game last week, he's had a good week of training. 'But there's two separate things there. We weren't happy with the way we played, but also, Sandon wasn't there for a reason. 'But we've always believed in him as a player. I think we've shown that for the last few years in his development. But I know he can get better and have belief in him he can do that tomorrow night.' Robinson hoped Smith's connection with 23-year-old halfback Walker would work in the Roosters favour against a Storm team smarting from it's own home loss to Manly. It's just the second time the young playmakers will start together in the halves for the Roosters. 'I trust our system and I also trust their combination as friends and an intuition there about how they like playing the game,' he said. 'I want him to play his game, I want him to attack the game. Go and play, go and attack the line and take his opportunities. 'He's a really instinctive player and I feel like he can do that more. I'm looking forward to that.' 'We've put him in for big games in the past, and he's in, and we want him to go after it.' Robinson hopes Radley could be return in the back-end of the regular season after succumbing to a shoulder injury the star forward played down earlier this week. '(Radley's injury) is not a week, it's probably closer to three or four. We've just got to repair and do the work,' he said. 'It's been a bit stop-start there. It'd be nice to get him back and firing.'
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Side hustle earning Aussie up to $15,000 a year after 'rise in demand'
A Sydney woman has shared how she is making between $10,000 and $15,000 a year with a side hustle attending rental inspections. The rental market in Australia is still extremely competitive and it can be difficult for prospective tenants to attend inspections during the day or if they live interstate, providing a lucrative opportunity for some. Rose Le Sebvre has been doing rental inspections for others for the past five years, and was initially sparked during the pandemic when people weren't able to travel. The 58-year-old told Yahoo Finance she now often attends inspections for people who can't attend themselves due to work commitments, with some real estate agents also requiring someone to attend an inspection before applying. 'There are more and more weekday inspections coming up now. It used to be after hours on a Wednesday and weekends on Saturdays, but now there are open houses every day of the week, and that could be any time in the morning or afternoon,' she said. RELATED Couple's side hustle amid double redundancy secures $13 million fortune Centrelink's 'balancing' move could provide cash boost or expose debt Commonwealth Bank's fresh alert for millions over mass text message 'campaign' Le Sebvre works part-time in strata insurance valuation and said her job was flexible enough that she could attend inspections when they crop up. She gets the majority of her jobs through marketplace Airtasker, and also has relationships with real estate agencies, who recommend her to people who need multiple inspections done. She charges between $60 and $140 per job, depending on the size of the property in question. Each job usually takes between 45 minutes to one and a half hours. 'I offer two videos, so I do the streetscape outside the property, just showing the neighbourhood,' she said. 'I'll take notes of whether it's a combination of residential or retail and residential, what the parking is like, give them a rough idea of whether it's a quiet area or medium density. 'Then I do a walk-through internal.'Le Sebvre said she will point out any issues with the property, including wear and tear or mould, and show important aspects like storage space and stove tops, along with how many other people were at the inspection. She then provides 30 to 40 photos of the property, depending on its size, and marks their name off with the real estate agent. 'I can talk to them about the clients and give them a little bit of insight into them,' she said. Le Sebvre said the number of jobs she did each week varied, with some weeks averaging two or three jobs and others averaging eight. She is making between $10,000 and $15,000 a year with the side hustle. Initially, the money was put towards an overseas holiday, but this year she planned to use the extra cash to help with her daughter's upcoming wedding. Increased demand for people paid to attend rental inspections Airtasker said it has seen record demand for people being paid to attend rental inspections, with the biggest demand in Melbourne, followed by Brisbane and then Sydney. The average task price is between $40 and $200, with prices varying depending on how many inspections need to be completed. 'The rise in demand for property inspection tasks reflects the tightening vacancy rates in the rental market so it's great to see people tapping into the Airtasker community for help to make finding their next home easier,' Airtasker Founder and CEO Tim Fung said. Domain's latest Rent Report found that despite a slight easing in some cities, national vacancy rates are still below 2 per cent. Sydney vacancy rates are 1.1 per cent, Melbourne is 1.3 per cent and Brisbane 0.7 per cent. Darwin has the lowest vacancy rate at 0.3 per in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Daily Telegraph
13 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
‘Secret' inner Sydney suburb where buyers get better value
It's a well-known suburb that's frequently flew under the radar with homebuyers and has now become something of a hidden gem within inner Sydney. PropTrack data has revealed the suburb Marrickville has emerged as one of the best value locations for house hunters wanting properties within a 10km radius of the CBD. The median house price is high at just over $2 million but it's the next cheapest areas after a cluster of suburbs directly under one of the main flight paths of Sydney Airport: St Peters, Tempe and Sydenham, along with Mascot. But local selling agents and buyer's agents alike have revealed it's not just the prices that make the area stand out: blocks tend to be bigger than neighbouring suburbs. MORE: 150 buyers for each home: house threat coming MORE: Scott Cam slams 'whingeing' Block couples Amenities in the area are also among the best in Sydney, with the suburb benefiting from proximity to multiple retail, transport and education hubs. Local resident Monica Wulff is preparing to sell her home of four years and lifted the lid on why she believes the inner west sleeper suburb has become so appealing. 'It still feels a bit like a secret,' Ms Wulff said. 'Everyone always knew about Newtown. But Marrickville? People are just starting to catch on.' Her home on Philpott St – tucked in one of Marrickville's quieter residential pockets – boasts a modern kitchen, generous backyard and open-plan living, with private laneway access, among other things. MORE: Meet the 4yo Aussie homeowner with a $1m portfolio MORE: Crowd pressure homebuyer to pay $550k extra But Ms Wulff said it's the suburb's blend of convenience and quiet that buyers should be paying attention to. 'We didn't find you could get that kind of value even in places a little further out like Leichhardt,' she said. 'You step outside and there are breweries, theatres, restaurants – and kids getting face paint at the park. It's got culture and it's got convenience.' Ms Wulff's selling agent Adrian Tsavalas, the director of Adrian William said: 'Most buyers we're working with are trying to secure the best property within their budget, as close to the city as possible, that's why Marrickville is such a hit with young families.' MORE: Fallout from RBA's huge rates move exposed MORE: Epic towers set to reshape Sydney skyline PropTrack data confirms Marrickville remains one of the most affordable suburbs within 10km of the Sydney CBD, despite offering near-identical proximity, connectivity and lifestyle to many more expensive areas. With three train stations, bus links and the upcoming Metro line, Marrickville's transport network now rivals some of the city's priciest blue-chip postcodes. Ms Wulff and her husband moved into their Philpott St home during the peak of Covid – navigating masked inspections, screaming online auctions, and agents openly mocking desperate buyers. 'Buying real estate is never enjoyable,' she said. 'But back then? It was brutal. 'There was one auction where agents were laughing at how badly people wanted the place.' MORE: Couple's bold move nets them record home price MORE: Sydney tenant slugged with $520k bill 'But we loved the home we eventually found: the renovation, the energy, the flow of the home. It was move-in ready and it just felt right.' Four years later, the family is upgrading to a multi-generational home with Wulff's elderly father-in-law, but said its bittersweet leaving Marrickville behind. 'We've lived in the inner west for about 20 years and this house was everything we needed – room for prams, bikes, tools,' she said. 'It gave us flexibility and freedom, and we were still right near the city.' She said the house is perfect for a growing family who refuses to trade lifestyle for a longer commute. 'We didn't want to give up that youthful vibe just because we had kids,' she said. 'Marrickville gave us both space and culture.'
News.com.au
13 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Secret' inner Sydney suburb where buyers get better value
It's a well-known suburb that's frequently flew under the radar with homebuyers and has now become something of a hidden gem within inner Sydney. PropTrack data has revealed the suburb Marrickville has emerged as one of the best value locations for house hunters wanting properties within a 10km radius of the CBD. The median house price is high at just over $2 million but it's the next cheapest areas after a cluster of suburbs directly under one of the main flight paths of Sydney Airport: St Peters, Tempe and Sydenham, along with Mascot. But local selling agents and buyer's agents alike have revealed it's not just the prices that make the area stand out: blocks tend to be bigger than neighbouring suburbs. Amenities in the area are also among the best in Sydney, with the suburb benefiting from proximity to multiple retail, transport and education hubs. Local resident Monica Wulff is preparing to sell her home of four years and lifted the lid on why she believes the inner west sleeper suburb has become so appealing. 'It still feels a bit like a secret,' Ms Wulff said. 'Everyone always knew about Newtown. But Marrickville? People are just starting to catch on.' Her home on Philpott St – tucked in one of Marrickville's quieter residential pockets – boasts a modern kitchen, generous backyard and open-plan living, with private laneway access, among other things. But Ms Wulff said it's the suburb's blend of convenience and quiet that buyers should be paying attention to. 'We didn't find you could get that kind of value even in places a little further out like Leichhardt,' she said. 'You step outside and there are breweries, theatres, restaurants – and kids getting face paint at the park. It's got culture and it's got convenience.' Ms Wulff's selling agent Adrian Tsavalas, the director of Adrian William said: 'Most buyers we're working with are trying to secure the best property within their budget, as close to the city as possible, that's why Marrickville is such a hit with young families.' PropTrack data confirms Marrickville remains one of the most affordable suburbs within 10km of the Sydney CBD, despite offering near-identical proximity, connectivity and lifestyle to many more expensive areas. With three train stations, bus links and the upcoming Metro line, Marrickville's transport network now rivals some of the city's priciest blue-chip postcodes. Ms Wulff and her husband moved into their Philpott St home during the peak of Covid – navigating masked inspections, screaming online auctions, and agents openly mocking desperate buyers. 'Buying real estate is never enjoyable,' she said. 'But back then? It was brutal. 'There was one auction where agents were laughing at how badly people wanted the place.' 'But we loved the home we eventually found: the renovation, the energy, the flow of the home. It was move-in ready and it just felt right.' Four years later, the family is upgrading to a multi-generational home with Wulff's elderly father-in-law, but said its bittersweet leaving Marrickville behind. 'We've lived in the inner west for about 20 years and this house was everything we needed – room for prams, bikes, tools,' she said. 'It gave us flexibility and freedom, and we were still right near the city.' She said the house is perfect for a growing family who refuses to trade lifestyle for a longer commute. 'We didn't want to give up that youthful vibe just because we had kids,' she said. 'Marrickville gave us both space and culture.'
News.com.au
21 hours ago
- News.com.au
Jet ski crash leaves 15yo dead, 14yo's arm severed in Sylvania, Sydney
A shocking jet ski accident on a river in Sydney's south has left a 15-year-old boy dead and a 14-year-old boy seriously injured.
