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Herald Sun
10-08-2025
- Business
- Herald Sun
Stunning Buninyong home hits market
Ballantrae, a gothic revival homestead built in 1857, is set on five acres just outside the rural township of Buninyong, near Ballarat. Despite its nearly two-century-long age, the 7208 Midland Highway home has only ever had four owners. 'The family that built the house went bankrupt building the house, and so they only owned the house for two years. 'The next family owned the house for 140 years, then the family we bought it off, owned the house for about 40 years,' the vendor says. MORE: 'Shocked': Fawkner house lands massive deal Prankster's bizarre move to speed up Melb auction Stunning Melb home will have buyers buzzing The vendors stumbled across the home by accident when viewing a vacant lot next door. 'We were going to build a new house on that lot, but it had flooding issues, so the owner invited me to his house to have a discussion, and on arrival, we got talking about his house, which he thought maybe I should buy that instead,' the vendor says. 'On seeing it for the first time without even going inside, I agreed to buy the house. It has so much character and hasn't been touched for nearly 40 years.' The vendor says his experience as a builder not only allowed him to see the potential, but it also assisted during the renovation process, which included painting, retiling, and rewiring. 'In principle, we left the bones of the house and made it more modern with our style, but certainly kept the history and heritage of the house,' the vendor says. These renovations created a sophisticated blend of period features, including open fireplaces, a wine cellar, and the home's striking facade and modern comfort, including high-end appliances and fixtures. Based at the foot of Mount Buninyong, the home also encompasses its natural surroundings. 'The rear of the house faces north, so we have tried to make all the rooms at the rear of the house have a view of the park, as I call it, to the rear of the property,' says the vendor. 'This includes the kitchen, meals area, a deck, and a bathroom, where you can sit in the bath and open the windows, and really feel part of nature. The park is a very private space, so you feel part of it in all of these rooms.' Outside, the property features expansive grounds and shedding, allowing opportunity for a hobby farm or space simply to enjoy. 'There are five heritage-listed trees on the property, so just to walk around the garden at dusk, it's beautiful,' says the vendor. 'We often go for a quiet walk after dinner and just enjoy the energy of the trees; they are quite magnificent. Recently, we rebuilt a small dam/pond, and seeing the ducks returning to the property is rewarding.' Buxton Ballarat's Mark Nunn has the home listed for sale with a $2.45m-$2.65m asking price via private treaty. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: New horizons for Highett home with a prison cell Vic 'spaceship' cabin takes top gong Shock list of Melb's most sold suburbs
The Age
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
These Offspring are all grown up - but the post-punk bangers keep on coming
MUSIC THE OFFSPRING Qudos Bank Arena, May 11 Reviewed by Michael Ruffles ★★★½ What do you do when one of your giant lightning skeleton zombie props fails to inflate properly? When you're The Offspring, you just keep playing because the guitars are electrifying enough. The California rockers tore through a blistering set of pop-punk bangers, barely pausing for breath as they proved why they have survived long enough to morph from the genre's enfants terribles into elder statesmen. They play hard and fast. The crushing and crunchy riffs of Come out and Play, interspersed with the bright licks of 60s surf rock, was the perfect tone-setter. It's an incisive look at youth violence with equal parts anger and wry humour. In short, anarchy. Original Prankster is made for mass appeal and goes down easy, Staring at the Sun is built for speed and is a high-wire act (and the only time the band wobbles a bit) and Hammerhead is relentless (skeleton snafu notwithstanding). Relief comes when frontman Dexter Holland and lead guitarist Noodles become a comedy act; the skits include riffing on Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, AC/DC and (most brilliantly) Edvard Grieg. Have you even heard Hall of the Mountain King unless you've heard it shredded by an ageing skunk-haired punk while the mosh pit heaves? Holland provided the most affecting moments of the night, sitting at a white grand piano as smoke drifted across the stage for a stripped-back rendition of Gone Away. The once-howling lament was made more poignant for its simplicity, before the band ramped up a cathartic finale. Before any tears had chance to dry, the band unleashed the biggest vibe shift of the night and launched beach balls at us while jumping into the one-two punch of Ob la di -inspired Why Don't You Get A Job? and the batty mega-hit Pretty Fly (For a White Guy). Whether it's nonsense or genius, you've had nearly 30 years to make up your mind. What is in no doubt is The Kids Aren't Alright is terrific, a searing indictment on middle America and undeniably rousing.
Sydney Morning Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
These Offspring are all grown up - but the post-punk bangers keep on coming
MUSIC THE OFFSPRING Qudos Bank Arena, May 11 Reviewed by Michael Ruffles ★★★½ What do you do when one of your giant lightning skeleton zombie props fails to inflate properly? When you're The Offspring, you just keep playing because the guitars are electrifying enough. The California rockers tore through a blistering set of pop-punk bangers, barely pausing for breath as they proved why they have survived long enough to morph from the genre's enfants terribles into elder statesmen. They play hard and fast. The crushing and crunchy riffs of Come out and Play, interspersed with the bright licks of 60s surf rock, was the perfect tone-setter. It's an incisive look at youth violence with equal parts anger and wry humour. In short, anarchy. Original Prankster is made for mass appeal and goes down easy, Staring at the Sun is built for speed and is a high-wire act (and the only time the band wobbles a bit) and Hammerhead is relentless (skeleton snafu notwithstanding). Relief comes when frontman Dexter Holland and lead guitarist Noodles become a comedy act; the skits include riffing on Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, AC/DC and (most brilliantly) Edvard Grieg. Have you even heard Hall of the Mountain King unless you've heard it shredded by an ageing skunk-haired punk while the mosh pit heaves? Holland provided the most affecting moments of the night, sitting at a white grand piano as smoke drifted across the stage for a stripped-back rendition of Gone Away. The once-howling lament was made more poignant for its simplicity, before the band ramped up a cathartic finale. Before any tears had chance to dry, the band unleashed the biggest vibe shift of the night and launched beach balls at us while jumping into the one-two punch of Ob la di -inspired Why Don't You Get A Job? and the batty mega-hit Pretty Fly (For a White Guy). Whether it's nonsense or genius, you've had nearly 30 years to make up your mind. What is in no doubt is The Kids Aren't Alright is terrific, a searing indictment on middle America and undeniably rousing.
New Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Girish Kumar Interview: The idea for Gangster Alla Prankster was sparked by a binge-watching spree
What happens when a prank-loving YouTuber lands in the middle of an underworld mess? Director Girish Kumar attempts to answer just that in his upcoming action-comedy , releasing across Karnataka on April 25. Backed by Wood Creepers, the film marks Girish's third directorial venture after Bhavachitra , and this time, he steps in front of the camera as well—playing the lead role of a YouTuber with a taste for dangerous fun. 'I had initially approached Danish Sait for this role, since he's known for his prank calls. But the dates didn't work out, and I didn't want to delay things further, so I decided to step into the prankster character myself,' says Girish. The idea for Gangster Alla Prankster was sparked by a binge-watching spree. 'I've always been fascinated by prank videos. I binge-watched plenty of them, and that eventually sparked the idea for this script,' he adds. 'But underneath the comedy, the film explores that strange space between fame and failure. It's about the advantage of disadvantage—how sometimes the very thing that puts you down can actually lift you up.' The film pits Girish's 'Prankster' against Tilak Shekar's 'Gangster', creating a sharp contrast between mischief and menace. 'Tilak is a vastly underrated actor. He has so much potential that hasn't been tapped into yet. Post , I felt he hadn't been given a chance to show his full range as a gangster—which he does in our film,' explains Girish. 'In fact, many of the characters are metaphorically inspired by insects. One's like a spider, another like a scorpion, and there's even a centipede-like character. It's a monster bug war—but in human form.' Set against the backdrop of the internet culture, the film also has subtle nods to self-employment and digital hustle. 'We don't say it out loud,' he adds, 'but there's a quiet commentary on how young people are making a living on platforms like YouTube and the kind of psychological toll—or growth—it can lead to.' The film, as Girish describes it, is a mass entertainer with layers. ' Gangster Alla Prankster will inspire those who feel stuck. It's fun, fast-paced, and strangely relatable.' The film stars Viranika Shetty as the heroine, alongside a lively ensemble cast including Yuva Kishore, Lokendra, Sooraj, Bala Rajwadi, Girish Bijjal, Honnavalli Krishna, Sangeetha Anil, Sundar, Majaa Talkies Pawan, Hanumanth Gowda, and Bhavani Prakash. Featuring four songs composed by John Kennedy, the film has cinematography by Ajay Kumar and editing by Ratheesh Kumar. Set to release in about 60 screens across the state, it is being distributed by Lilac. "A film, which is a rare mashup of YouTube culture and gangster drama, Gangster Alla Prankster might just be the surprise entertainer of the summer," Girish signs off.
