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Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The secret Facebook group where eastern suburbs women make shocking dating confessions - and reveal what they REALLY think of the 'Mr Bigs of Bondi': AMANDA GOFF
Some women go on Facebook to share baby snaps. Others flog their Scanlan Theodore dresses with the price tags still on (guilty!) And just a few days ago, one woman in my local group in South Yarra - yes, I've moved to Melbourne - posted about her interaction with a tailgating male jogger which, sadly, I found all too familiar.
News.com.au
29-06-2025
- News.com.au
Search and rescue divers recover man's body from the Yarra River
A man's body has been pulled from the Yarra River, ending an early morning search by rescue divers. The man was spotted in the waters below the Hoddle Bridge in South Yarra by a passing female cyclist around 2.20am. Upon seeing the man in distress and falling below the water, the woman contacted emergency services while attempting to coax the man towards the bank. That was where the man was last seen, his identity remains unknown. His body was recovered by search and rescue divers later on Sunday morning. Search and rescue units were at the scene near the intersection of Alexander Ave and Punt Rd in the daylight hours of Sunday morning. A police boat was on the river managing water traffic while an officer equipped with diving gear searched below the surface just after 10.30am.
News.com.au
29-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Top features in Victoria's $10m luxury mansions
A basement wellness retreat, voice-activated tech and a garage big enough for a supercar collection, that's just the entry point for Victoria's $10m+ prestige club. Buyers' agents and high-end selling agents say homes that crack eight figures are no longer just about postcode or square footage, they're about polish, privacy and absolute convenience. Industry Insider Property director and prestige buyers agent Andrew Date recently inspected a $20m Toorak fortress that ticked every box: two pools (one for laps, one for lounging), a fully automated home system, and a wellness zone in the basement. 'There was a pilates studio, sauna, steam room, the works,' Mr Date said. 'These homes are smart, secure and stacked with lifestyle features.' Kay & Burton director Darren Lewenberg said prestige buyers were increasingly turning away from renovation projects, no matter how grand, in favour of perfectly finished homes. 'They'll pay millions more just to avoid dealing with builders, permits and delays,' Mr Lewenberg said. 'Brand new or fully renovated, that's where the money is going.' And they're ruthlessly detail-focused. Mr Lewenberg said if the floor plan doesn't work, or the build quality isn't up to scratch, they'll walk. 'These buyers are globally aware, well-travelled and incredibly specific,' he said. 'They want quality that holds value.' Land is still the foundation of a prestige purchase, especially in Toorak, Hawthorn or South Yarra. Flat, well-oriented blocks close to schools and lifestyle precincts remain top of the wishlist. But the finish matters too. RT Edgar director Jeremy Fox said prestige homes that seamlessly blend heritage with high-end modern design were a major drawcard. 'Period homes with timeless architecture that have been brought into the modern era, they really resonate,' Mr Fox said. On the Mornington Peninsula, it's all about scale, views and retreat-style privacy. Buyers in Portsea, Sorrento and Red Hill want vineyard backdrops, sweeping water views and space to unwind — with all the luxuries of a city mansion. Most of the biggest sales aren't public either. Mr Lewenberg said many prestige deals above $10m now happen off-market, between trusted networks, with a recent $33m South Yarra mansion was never listed online. 'They're not just buying a home,' Mr Lewenberg said. 'They're buying time, certainty and status. 'And for that, buyers expect it all, bar, basement, butler's pantry and biometric entry, delivered upfront, no compromises.' Melb's $10m+ Property Buyer Checklist 1. Wellness retreat features – Sauna, steam room, pilates studio, and dedicated wellness zones in the basement. 2. Smart home tech and security – Voice-activated systems, biometric entry, advanced surveillance, and full automation. 3. No reno required – Fully renovated or brand-new builds only. Buyers are paying a premium to avoid permits, tradies, and delays. 4. Trophy garage space – Room for supercar collections, often underground and climate-controlled. 5. Entertainer-grade extras – Bar, butler's pantry, private cinema, lift, pool, and alfresco areas, all delivered upfront, no compromises.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
AFL star Chris Judd dons a $27,000 Rolex as he steps out solo in Melbourne
Chris Judd flaunted his penchant for luxe accessories this week when he stepped out solo in Melbourne. The former AFL star, 41, cut a dapper figure when he was spotted on the street in South Yarra on Friday. Chris wore a thick black and grey striped denim jacket, buttoned up over a simple light grey T-shirt. He also wore a pair of crisp white chinos, finishing his outfit with a pair of plain white trainers. While wife Rebecca Judd, 42, is known for flaunting her sense of sartorial style on social media, this time it was Chris's turn. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He accessorised with a swanky Rolex Submariner watch that peeked out from under the sleeve of his denim jacket. The luxe timepiece comes with an equally luxe price tag of around $27,000 (AUD). Sporting a freshly shorn head, Chris looked all business as he took in the sights of South Yarra. He was also spotted chatting on the phone as he stood on the footpath in front of a local café. It comes after wife Rebecca recently proved that Chris still has what it takes to make her heart race. It appears that the couple's 14-year marriage is showing no signs of slowing down as she shared a sexy snap of his shirtless physique in April. The 42-year-old AFL WAG captured the steamy pose while Chris enjoyed the sunshine and practised his golf swing outside their home. Wearing a pair of grey track pants and a baseball cap while standing over the golf tee, a ripped and tanned Chris can be seen flaunting his washboard abs as he considers his next shot. Chris finished his look with a pair of crisp white chinos and a pair of plain white trainers. 'Are you ok?' an impressed Bec said in the caption adding a flame emoji for emphasis. Bec added a short video of the former AFL star practising his swing while their four children - Oscar, 12, Billie, 10, and twins Tom and Darcy, eight - watched on. Rebecca also shared a surprising detail about her husband in a Valentine's Day tribute. Taking to Instagram in February, she posted a dedication to her man, but admitted that the pair do not celebrate the occasion. Alongside a throwback photo with Chris, Bec wrote that the couple don't mark the day for lovers worldwide. 'More than half my life with my Valentine and we've never celebrated a Valentine's Day,' she wrote in her caption. The Judds met at a pub in Perth when they were both teenagers, and wed on December 31, 2010, at Melbourne's Albert Park. Rebecca previously shared her secret to a long and happy relationship on KIIS FM's 3pm Pick-Up radio show. She explained how a bad sleeping arrangement can lead to tension in a marriage, so she makes sure Chris never interrupts her. 'If he comes anywhere near me or if he has a toe touching me at night time, I'll wake him up [and] push him over,' she said. 'I cannot sleep if you're touching me,' the fashion designer continued. 'You actually need to be at least half a metre away from me, so if I want to roll and turn in the night, I can turn and still not have to touch you.' However, Rebecca added she and Chris make sure to have a 'quick kiss and cuddle' before turning out the lights and enforcing the no-touching policy. 'When we were first together, it was better to sleep knowing he was there,' she explained. 'We would be like completely entwined in each other and have the best night's sleep.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
A big sigh of relief? The Project's Waleed Aly is seen laughing with co-host Sam Taunton as they prepare to film show's final episode after he issued dark warning about the future of Aussie TV
Waleed Aly looked like he didn't have a care in the world on Friday when he was spotted laughing with Sam Taunton. The Project stars were all smiles as they headed to Channel 10 in Melbourne to film the final episode of the recently axed news program. Waleed, 46, cut a casual figure in a blue button-up shirt and navy blue slacks. He added layers to the look with an olive green sweater and a black midi-length coat. Meanwhile, Sam also got the muted-tone memo. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The comedian, 32, looked on trend in a purple sweatshirt and loose-fitting navy pants. He paired the look with a grey woolen coat and white kicks. Waleed and Sam appeared to have a lot to talk about as they made their way towards to The Project's studios in South Yarra. At one point they were even seen breaking out into laughter minutes before they were set to go into their last production meeting for the beleaguered show. Waleed's appearance comes after he warned viewers that free-to-air television was 'staring into the abyss' after The Project was suddenly axed after 16 years. In a column for The Age newspaper - that Aly insisted he never really wanted to write - the public intellectual and TV personality warned the Network Ten show's demise was a consequence of the growing power of the tech giants. 'As a general rule, I don't commentate on my own work. My editors urged me to reconsider, then left me to it,' he wrote. 'Improbably, then, here we are. But only because there are bigger things at stake than the fate of this or that television show.' At one point they were even seen breaking out into laughter minutes before they were set to go into their last production meeting for the beleaguered show Aly noted that free-to-air TV was losing audience to streaming services but highlighted a bigger threat: that tech giants, such as Meta and Google, were collecting 'frankly unconscionable amounts of their users' personal data'. Therefore, they could target audiences with better tailored ads than TV ever could. 'That will remain so for as long as television doesn't turn the camera on you and monitor your every move,' Aly wrote. 'What has inevitably followed is a flight, not so much of audiences, but of advertisers to these tech giants. 'This, I think, is a major problem. Not because free-to-air television is uniquely precious, but because that amount of data collection in the hands of a select few tech moguls simply shouldn't be allowed to exist.' Tech companies like Meta have been hoovering up huge amounts of personal data The Project co-host said the tech giants have been allowed to grow 'with no serious regulation' and governments were doing nothing to stop them. He then took aim at artificial intelligence and how it could follow the same path as the likes of Facebook and Google - with users' intimate data used to create an 'advertising product'. Aly noted that ChatGPT's parent company OpenAI was considering incorporating advertising into its services. Aly ended his piece warning of the 'empires' that were being built in television's place 'and precisely what will have been plundered to erect them'. Network Ten has announced it will be replacing the Project with a news program, known as 10 News+, from 6pm. The news program will be hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace - both formerly of the Seven Network - and is being helmed by executive producer Daniel Sutton, a veteran Ten reporter.
