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News.com.au
25-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- News.com.au
Waterfront Queenscliff hideaway selling with private lagoon
A waterfront property with a private lagoon adjoining Swan Bay could be the perfect catch for fishing and kayaking enthusiasts. Launching a hobby craft has never been easier than at 4 McDonald Rd, Queenscliff, a 3.46ha lifestyle listing with unparalleled access to the Ramsar wetland. Uninterrupted views over the bay, native woodland and open grassy space are on offer from a three-bedroom weatherboard cottage currently used as a holiday rental. There's even a bridge to a private island where you can entertain under a gazebo overlooking the lagoon. RT Edgar, Bellarine listing agent Felix Hakins said the property was a nature lover's paradise in an exclusive and secluded setting. He has set a $3.5m to $3.85m price guide for an expressions of interest campaign closing on July 25. 'It is really the only one that has got access bay access there, really it's canoe access and small craft – you can't have motorised craft on Swan Bay,' Mr Hakins said. 'But you can definitely get your canoe through there and it's a really nice set up with all the bird life throughout. 'You get a lot of people that are fishing in there in as well so it's a great fishing spot.' He said the property would work equally well as a permanent residence or holiday getaway, with scope to expand the living space or even build another dwelling, subject to council approval. An updated bathroom is among improvements at the house, which retains hardwood timber floors and expansive glazing framing 360-degree views. The open-plan living area includes a galley kitchen and dining area and flows out to wraparound covered deck with a northern and easterly aspect. A fire pit and stone pizza oven provide other options for outdoor entertaining, while the kids can let their imaginations run wild in the elevated cubby house hidden among the trees. There's lots of storage for canoes and paddleboards in the shed, which includes garaging for two cars.
ABC News
28-05-2025
- General
- ABC News
Former Hunter rehab director accused of falsifying drug reports for alleged criminals
A former rehab facility director has been granted bail after pleading not guilty to perverting the course of justice by falsifying drug reports for accused criminals. Police arrested Ross Retini Pene, 68, at the Connect Global facility at Swan Bay in the NSW Hunter region on Wednesday. His arrest came after a year-long investigation into the facility by the State Crime Command's Raptor Squad North. Connect Global provided alleged criminals with alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation services while they were on bail, before the facility closed in February. Raptor Squad officers charged Mr Pene with five counts of perverting the course of justice. He fronted Raymond Terrace Local Court on Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. Police facts tendered to the court alleged Mr Pene issued fraudulent reports about the drug use of accused criminals staying at the facility. The accused men were required to be at the facility drug-free as part of their bail conditions. Mr Pene is a Christian pastor, and the founder and former director of Connect Global. In court on Wednesday, Magistrate Gregory Moore granted Mr Pene bail with strict conditions, including that "an acceptable person" put up $20,000 as a surety, with the money to be forfeited if bail conditions were breached. The New Zealand-born Mr Pene must also report to Raymond Terrace Police Station each Monday, Wednesday and Friday and surrender his passport. He cannot contact or go near any prosecution witness and must be of good behaviour. Mr Pene is due back in Raymond Terrace Local Court on June 10.
