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Daily Mail
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bailey Smith reveals his dating likes and dislikes as he's spotted getting VERY cosy with Tammy Hembrow
AFL superstar Bailey Smith dropped a few of his dating green and red flags just before he was pictured getting very cosy with one of Australia's most famous influencers - but aspiring partners might need to move quickly. Smith was recently spotted on a date with Tammy Hembrow, sparking fresh romance rumours. Hembrow was seen on a Gold Coast lunch outing with the AFL star, just two months after splitting from husband Matthew Zukowski. Smith flew in from Melbourne the morning after Geelong's win over Essendon to take her to the very trendy Rick Shores eatery at Burleigh Heads. The pair drew attention with their affectionate behaviour and standout outfits during the outing. Smith is single after splitting from his glamorous girlfriend of two years, Gemma Dawkins, last year. Before that, his last public relationship was with Alexandra Alvisi, which ended in 2023 after more than a year together. However, the Geelong heartthrob is well and truly back in the dating game, sharing his likes and dislikes with his army of followers. Smith is considered one of the AFL 's most marketable players, thanks to his striking looks, strong social media following and high-profile endorsements. The latest brand to enlist the Geelong star is dating app Tinder, with the platform posing a series of 'would you rather' questions relating to its new double date feature. Tinder has secured Smith as an ambassador for the new feature, along with his best mate Angus Gorman. 'All right, you guys know that I've been on Tinder trying out their new double date feature,' he said. 'They've hit me with some "would you rather" questions, so let's do it.' The first question was, 'Would you rather your double dates show up in matching outfits OR you and your mate do?' 'I'd rather "Gorms" [best mate Angus Gorman] and I be in matching outfits, which we kind of dress similar anyway,' Bailey replied. Next up, 'would you rather your date matched with your sibling last week OR a close friend?'. 'Friend, hands down, that's already happened before. But definitely not my brother or sister,' Bailey said. The questions started getting a little bit more curious, with the dating platform asking 'would you rather your dates bring their pets or their parents?'. Bailey replied: 'I'd rather them bring their pet than their parents, keep your parents at home'. 'I think pets are a green flag, to be honest.' Next cab off the rank: 'would you rather your dates take you to karaoke OR want to film a TikTok dance?'. 'Pretty tough one, they both don't sound great,' Bailey conceded. 'I would probably go with karaoke. I don't have a great voice, but I will make it work somehow.' The questions started to ramp up, with Bailey asked: 'would you rather your dates speak in a secret language OR argue the whole time?' 'I reckon argue the whole time,' he replied. 'Drama is pretty entertaining so sit back and watch that I reckon.' Next up: 'would you rather run into your ex on the date OR run into your mum?'. 'I would rather run into my mum than my ex on a double date, or a date in general, to be honest,' Bailey said. 'My mum would probably have a few drinks with us and do a nice little screening test.' 'It's honestly probably easier to flag a dating risk when you've got your best mate with you,' he concluded.
News.com.au
31-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
High-flying real estate agent is slapped with a lifetime ban from one of Australia's most exclusive restaurants
A high-flying real estate agent, who recently sold Mick Fanning's home for more than $16 million, has been banned from one the country's most exclusive restaurants for life. Troy Dowker, an agent with Michael Kollosche, is not allowed to enter Gold Coast restaurant Rick Shores 'under any circumstances'. A source told that the ban was likely to cause headaches for the agent, as the venue provides networking for the rich and famous. When contacted, Mr Dowker said: 'Mate I'm just at a charity golf event, just in between holes, but mate I've got no comment on that, I'll give you a call later today.' never received another call and Mr Dowker has not replied to repeated attempts to reach him. In a statement, Rick Shores said: 'As a matter of policy, we do not comment on individual incidents or matters involving specific patrons.' understands this is the first time Rick Shores co-owners David Flynn and Nick Woodward have ever banned a customer from one of their venues. An industry insider said the restaurant had been Mr Dowker's 'go-to' for wining and dining clients. Another source said it was his 'regular fixture for years and he would take clients there, as well as his staff for Christmas, birthdays, and the Melbourne Cup'. They added the ban was a 'huge blow to his ego'. Do you know more? Email The famous eatery on Burleigh Beach attracts many big names, including the likes of Chris Hemsworth, Miley Cyrus and Matt Damon. Since its founding in 2016, it has regularly been listed as one of the best restaurants in the country. Mr Dowker specialises in selling multimillion-dollar properties and is a major player in the Gold Coast real estate scene. In April, he sold champion surfer Mr Fanning's property in Bilinga for more than $16 million in a pre-auction deal. The beachfront mansion known as 'Rolling Seas' attracted interest from all over the world and set a new benchmark for the southern Gold Coast, Mr Dowker said at the time. Promotional material on his website boasts that he has made a total $1.5 billion in sales during his career. Last week Kollosche held its annual awards not at Rick Shores, but at the Tropic restaurant, which is next-door. Mr Dowker's team took home a handful of gongs including salesperson of the year. The agency's managing director, Michael Kollosche, said he had 'no knowledge of any incident'. 'Accordingly, it would be inappropriate for us to make any comment on Troy's behalf,' Mr Kollosche said. 'We do, however, wish to make it clear that there is nothing to suggest that this is a work or business-related incident.'
The Age
31-07-2025
- The Age
Would SEQ beach clubs be such a bad thing?
'We've got the most beautiful beaches, not just visually, but in terms of accessibility and lifestyle. But compared to places like the Mediterranean, South-East Asia or Central America, we've been pretty conservative when it comes to embracing our coastline as a part of our hospitality culture. 'There's definitely room, and appetite, for more beach-adjacent venues … without overdeveloping or overcomplicating it.' Kirra Beach House owner David Galvin agrees. 'In Asia, even some places in the States, but particularly Europe, you get to enjoy the beaches but also this great hospitality,' Galvin says. 'It's really beautifully integrated into the coastal lifestyle when done well.' Tate has been pursuing the idea for ages, and you can understand the mayor of a city that so heavily relies on tourism being right behind the idea – particularly after a successful trial at Broadbeach during the 2021-22 summer (a Council-endorsed three-year extension was blocked by the Department of Natural Resources). But environmental and resident groups have been pushing back since at least 2021, and the latest push comes as the city continues to rebuild its beaches after extensive damage caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Also intrinsic in why some Queenslanders and Australians are wary of the idea is that we rightly want our beaches to reflect our egalitarian, democratic culture. Beaches are for everyone, the argument goes, and keeping them free of food and beverage operators trying to peddle you wine and cocktails upholds that idea. But you could repackage that argument the other way. Want to eat and drink on (or nearly on) the beach on the Gold Coast? You need to either opt for a surf club, where mileage may vary, or nab a front row spot at somewhere like Rick Shores or Kirra Beach Club, which can be easier said than done. Beach clubs would open up that experience to more people – in particular tourists, who are often here for a good time, not a long time – and that wouldn't be a bad thing. They would offer a new way to enjoy our beaches (Those Russians back in 2017? They were quite upfront about not being able to swim. That's not why they go to a beach), in a sense making them more inclusive, more democratic. The environmental questions are more complex, and you'd think Tate would've maybe kept his powder dry on resurfacing this idea until more work had been done to rebuild the Gold Coast beaches post-Alfred. But take a look at Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro on street view. You could almost be at the main entrance to Surfers Paradise beach, but with a bunch of shaded food stalls, or quiosques, semi-built into the corso, with minimal impact on the beach itself, which is about as wide as Surfers or Broadbeach. I've never been, but a colleague eagerly sung its praises when I asked about his experiences there during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Yes, there are food vendors who wander out across the beach, but I don't think anyone is proposing that for the Gold Coast. Finally, we come to the 'anti-social' aspect, and this is my bugbear. For a country that isn't afraid of a drink, we sure treat it as a zero-to-one hundred pastime. Either we're supposed to drink at home, at a restaurant, or be herded into a crowded club or bar. And then in said crowded club or bar, we're surprised when the aggro kicks off. Think of the transformation the proliferation of small bars has had on our food and beverage scene. A beach club could and should be an extension of that culture, which lends itself to a more considered style of drinking, just as people are becoming more conscious of how much booze they put in their body. Sure, the idea of beachside day drinking spots comes with all sorts of concerns, from those already raised above to the government handing out the licences to their best and biggest pals. But, a couple of wines in the late afternoon or early evening, watching the breakers roll in, before peeling off to your next destination? If done right, that sounds pretty civilised. 'Tommy Tate says he wants to jump out of the surf and come and grab a XXXX,' Galvin says. 'In reality, I don't think the council is going to be charging that kind of rent. It's got to be something that's approachable, that appeals to everyone.'
Sydney Morning Herald
31-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Would SEQ beach clubs be such a bad thing?
'We've got the most beautiful beaches, not just visually, but in terms of accessibility and lifestyle. But compared to places like the Mediterranean, South-East Asia or Central America, we've been pretty conservative when it comes to embracing our coastline as a part of our hospitality culture. 'There's definitely room, and appetite, for more beach-adjacent venues … without overdeveloping or overcomplicating it.' Kirra Beach House owner David Galvin agrees. 'In Asia, even some places in the States, but particularly Europe, you get to enjoy the beaches but also this great hospitality,' Galvin says. 'It's really beautifully integrated into the coastal lifestyle when done well.' Tate has been pursuing the idea for ages, and you can understand the mayor of a city that so heavily relies on tourism being right behind the idea – particularly after a successful trial at Broadbeach during the 2021-22 summer (a Council-endorsed three-year extension was blocked by the Department of Natural Resources). But environmental and resident groups have been pushing back since at least 2021, and the latest push comes as the city continues to rebuild its beaches after extensive damage caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Also intrinsic in why some Queenslanders and Australians are wary of the idea is that we rightly want our beaches to reflect our egalitarian, democratic culture. Beaches are for everyone, the argument goes, and keeping them free of food and beverage operators trying to peddle you wine and cocktails upholds that idea. But you could repackage that argument the other way. Want to eat and drink on (or nearly on) the beach on the Gold Coast? You need to either opt for a surf club, where mileage may vary, or nab a front row spot at somewhere like Rick Shores or Kirra Beach Club, which can be easier said than done. Beach clubs would open up that experience to more people – in particular tourists, who are often here for a good time, not a long time – and that wouldn't be a bad thing. They would offer a new way to enjoy our beaches (Those Russians back in 2017? They were quite upfront about not being able to swim. That's not why they go to a beach), in a sense making them more inclusive, more democratic. The environmental questions are more complex, and you'd think Tate would've maybe kept his powder dry on resurfacing this idea until more work had been done to rebuild the Gold Coast beaches post-Alfred. But take a look at Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro on street view. You could almost be at the main entrance to Surfers Paradise beach, but with a bunch of shaded food stalls, or quiosques, semi-built into the corso, with minimal impact on the beach itself, which is about as wide as Surfers or Broadbeach. I've never been, but a colleague eagerly sung its praises when I asked about his experiences there during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Yes, there are food vendors who wander out across the beach, but I don't think anyone is proposing that for the Gold Coast. Finally, we come to the 'anti-social' aspect, and this is my bugbear. For a country that isn't afraid of a drink, we sure treat it as a zero-to-one hundred pastime. Either we're supposed to drink at home, at a restaurant, or be herded into a crowded club or bar. And then in said crowded club or bar, we're surprised when the aggro kicks off. Think of the transformation the proliferation of small bars has had on our food and beverage scene. A beach club could and should be an extension of that culture, which lends itself to a more considered style of drinking, just as people are becoming more conscious of how much booze they put in their body. Sure, the idea of beachside day drinking spots comes with all sorts of concerns, from those already raised above to the government handing out the licences to their best and biggest pals. But, a couple of wines in the late afternoon or early evening, watching the breakers roll in, before peeling off to your next destination? If done right, that sounds pretty civilised. 'Tommy Tate says he wants to jump out of the surf and come and grab a XXXX,' Galvin says. 'In reality, I don't think the council is going to be charging that kind of rent. It's got to be something that's approachable, that appeals to everyone.'
