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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Garbo patriarch set to double his money in four years on $40m spread
Tony Tartak, founder of waste removal giant Bingo Industries, and his wife Mary are selling one half of their whole floor in Crown Towers for more than $40 million, which could see the couple double their money in just a few years. The stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom has had a Rob Mills -redesign since the Barangaroo home was purchased off the plan, under Mary's name, with another lot on the same level for a combined $40 million in 2021. Lucky they kept it as two separate homes as it turns out it was not a bad investment. While they have no plans on moving from the building that they love, the size of the two units across the widest floor in the residential tower has become surplus to Tony and Mary's needs. It's not hard to see why. Spanning 420 square metres with majestic views over Sydney Harbour and beyond, the home, which offers house-sized proportions, packs a punch with two living rooms and two marble kitchens that have Sub Zero fridges, Wolf cooktops and ovens. It is selling through Steven Chen of The Agency and Luke Hayes of Colliers. Loading There have been a few apartments that have changed hands in the building with techie billionaire Robin Khuda and his wife Melea buying another pad between $20 million to $21 million from Carole Meers, the wife of former Sydney lord mayor, philanthropist and pub investor Nelson Meers AO, who passed away in 2022. Meanwhile, Ben Tilley, once right-hand man of James Packer, offloaded his apartment in the building too. It last had a price guide of $11 million. Bondi barristers
The Age
3 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Garbo patriarch set to double his money in four years on $40m spread
Tony Tartak, founder of waste removal giant Bingo Industries, and his wife Mary are selling one half of their whole floor in Crown Towers for more than $40 million, which could see the couple double their money in just a few years. The stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom has had a Rob Mills -redesign since the Barangaroo home was purchased off the plan, under Mary's name, with another lot on the same level for a combined $40 million in 2021. Lucky they kept it as two separate homes as it turns out it was not a bad investment. While they have no plans on moving from the building that they love, the size of the two units across the widest floor in the residential tower has become surplus to Tony and Mary's needs. It's not hard to see why. Spanning 420 square metres with majestic views over Sydney Harbour and beyond, the home, which offers house-sized proportions, packs a punch with two living rooms and two marble kitchens that have Sub Zero fridges, Wolf cooktops and ovens. It is selling through Steven Chen of The Agency and Luke Hayes of Colliers. Loading There have been a few apartments that have changed hands in the building with techie billionaire Robin Khuda and his wife Melea buying another pad between $20 million to $21 million from Carole Meers, the wife of former Sydney lord mayor, philanthropist and pub investor Nelson Meers AO, who passed away in 2022. Meanwhile, Ben Tilley, once right-hand man of James Packer, offloaded his apartment in the building too. It last had a price guide of $11 million. Bondi barristers
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Cruise Has A Message For The Fans About The Last ‘30 Years' Mission: Impossible As The Final Reckoning Delights Audiences In Theaters
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Fate has always been kind to Ethan Hunt, even in his darkest hour. As the 2025 movie schedule sees Tom Cruise's action mainstay choosing to accept one final mission, the end of an era has arrived. And as we honor Mission: Impossible 8 truly marking the finale, Cruise himself has highlighted the event through a heartfelt social media tribute to all who took part in, and admired, the Paramount franchise. Taking advantage of Instagram's image-friendly platform, the iconic action performer shared an impressive collection of Mission: Impossible photos. He showcased every director that's taken part in this journey, as well as a bunch of shots dealing with action and friendship on set. He also tipped with this tipped his hat to those who had a hand along the way: Over 30 years ago, I began the journey of producing my first film, Mission: Impossible. Since then, these eight films have taken me on the adventure of a lifetime. To the incredible directors, actors, artists, and crews across the globe that have helped bring these stories to life, I thank you. It has been a privilege to work alongside you all. I still find it hard to believe that Mission: Impossible's 1996 release is almost celebrating 30 years of fuse lighting. Maybe it's because of the 60+ year history of James Bond movies embedded in my mind, or perhaps it's one of those times where someone could swear that the '90s were just a decade ago, but it's incredible to be sitting at this point in history. That's even with the bittersweet acknowledgement of how the late great Phillip Seymour Hoffman is no longer with us, after seeing that beautifully goofy shot of his role in Mission: Impossible III. Paramount Plus: from $7.99 a month/$79.99 a yearStarting as little as $7.99 a month with ads, or $12.99 a month with the Showtime-inclusive/ad-free Premium plan, a Paramount+ subscription isn't hard to accept. Home to all seven Mission: Impossible films, as well as every season of the original TV series, there are plenty of impossible feats to observe in the streaming realm. And once you've caught up, you can also enjoy original programming like MobLand, The Agency, and several spinoffs from Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Deal As I pointed out in our Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning review, that sort of reverence is also present in director Christopher McQuarrie's current box office hit. Short of watching all of the prior films with a Paramount+ subscription, this is one of the best sequels to use as an introductory point to new fans. The same goes for fans who may have forgotten Dead Reckoning's plot, as this Memorial Day blockbuster can even assist those who've been running with the IMF since day one. No matter how long you've been watching Mission: Impossible, this next message from Tom Cruise is for you: Most importantly, I want to thank the audience, for whom it is our great pleasure to create these films, and for whom we all serve. We're thrilled to share The Final Reckoning with you. Our time with Tom Cruise's variant of Mission: Impossible is over, or at least it should be after The Final Reckoning's definitive ending. With memories like the ones recalled above, and the insane stunts and twists that came as a result, who could really be sad though? If you want to pay your own respects to the adventures of Ethan Hunt, you can see the final Mission: Impossible movie as it currently reckons its way through a theater near you.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
The Rocks Sirius penthouse for sale for $45m to $50m
Iconic for its landmark location and brutalist architecture, Sirius, made headlines after being transformed from a government housing estate into a $585m 76-unit luxury apartment project with arguably the best view in Sydney. The crowning penthouse made an appearance last year with $45m to $50m price hopes, but never found its deep-pocketed buyer. It has now resurfaced with a similar asking price, a new agent, and a revitalised interior offering. 'We've invigorated the apartment with new furniture, artwork, and added some extra luxury items,' said Steven Chen of The Agency, who has co-listed the penthouse with colleague Luke Hayes. The pair have a handful more to sell in the building. The penthouse's owner has been reported as former Macquarie banker Jean-Dominique Hugh of developer JDH Capital, which brought the building back in 2019 from the State Government for $150m. It had been an in-house off-the-plan deal for a rumoured $35m. More than a simple reshuffle of staged furniture, the sky-high home comes with an updated $500,000 furniture package including soft furnishings, art and designer clothing curated by Jack Freeman of Cohen Freeman. The home's interiors were crafted by London-based guru, Kelly Hoppen. 'It's never been lived in and comes fully turnkey, with about half a million dollars worth of bespoke brand new furniture and hand-picked artwork. So it's a very elevated, world class level of finish,' Chen said. While the inside of the 430sq m four-bedroom, five-bathroom penthouse is impressive, the enviable view is the home's wow factor, according to Chen. 'You can look at the beautiful photos, but when you're actually there you realise that Sydney Harbour is such an incredible world stage. It's probably the closest point you'll get in a new building with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House right in front of you. The view is absolutely stunning. Especially at the moment with all the lights from Vivid,' he said. 'In my job I see Sydney Harbour every day, but this is just spectacular from its unique vantage point.' Despite the apartment not securing a buyer in 2024, Chen said the moment is right for the prestige penthouse. 'It's the perfect timing for a relaunch. The holidays have passed and the election has finished. 'We're seeing a lot of interstate clients looking for turnkey lock up and leave homes. 'There's interest from Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. Even international permanent residency clients have resurfaced in a big way since we launched a week ago.' The Sirius penthouse at 38 Cumberland St features 40sq m of outdoor entertaining space including a private pool, a custom-made kitchen with hand-selected joinery and marble, as well as Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, ensuites to all four bedrooms, plus a primary suite with its own lounge room, study, steam shower bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. There are also two living rooms, an internal elevator, custom stucco walls, a private entry lobby, two separate entry doors, and secure parking for three cars. Sirius has a 24/7 concierge service, a five-star gym, heated swimming pool and sauna, a sophisticated residents' lounge and meeting room.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Real Housewives star's shock Aussie bombshell
Real estate playboy and reality TV star Mauricio Umansky predicts housing will become affordable again in as little as six months. Speaking on the sidelines of the Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) on the Gold Coast, the founder of US real estate brokerage, The Agency, made the bold prediction about the future of the embattled sector. 'You need to have some pain in the economies for (costs) to go down,' Mr Umansky said. 'Interest rates need to drop. We're in a complicated time because of the infusion of money that was put into the economy during Covid. 'Once we recover from that, we'll see transactions and affordability start happening. I predict that will start happening as early as six months to as late as 18 months from now.' The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Buying Beverly Hills star was mobbed by fans during his brief visit Downunder, a week after being photographed having a night out with a mystery blonde in Los Angeles. 'It's been fun,' he said. 'I've been mobbed a little bit, but I'm okay!' Mr Umansky's personal life has become the subject of attention since his split with wife and RHOBT star Kyle Richards. Swimming golden girls spill secrets to success He admitted to having planned to bring a special someone with him during his visit to Queensland, but a last minute invitation to a wedding in Monaco cut his stay short. While he admits being a Netflix star has helped build his brand and generate more awareness about The Agency, it has come with sacrifices. 'I used reality television to build The Agency,' he said. 'The sacrifice of being on reality television is great. 'If you asked me today, if I would do that again, I dont know. It's an amazing marketing tool, but the sacrifice is your life becomes so public. 'People think they know you because of an hour on television. They don't know you, but they think they know you. It's an invasion of privacy — it's very difficult.' But the luxury property mogul, who famously sold the Playboy Mansion, hasn't written off the possibility of a Buying Beverly Hills spin-off in Australia. 'You never know! I've already put myself out there, so I'll do Buying Sydney, I'll do buying Australia, I'll do it all.'
