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Immigration Depot's Sale Angers Heritage Officers

Sunday December 7, 2008
HERITAGE experts say the State Government should consult them over the sale of historically significant sites, after it was revealed the Queensland Heritage Council had no say in the sale of the Yungaba immigration depot in Brisbane - the No.1 property on its heritage register.

Last Resort

Thursday December 4, 2008
EVERY ratepayer in Port Stephens has paid for two nights luxury accommodation at the award-winning Samurai Beach Resort, without ever having stayed there.

Student Housing Sale Fears Open Market Push In Carlton

Saturday September 20, 2008
THE shortage of student accommodation in Melbourne is expected to worsen if the owners of a big student apartment development in Carlton decide to sell their units on the open market.

Prime Swansea Opening

Saturday August 30, 2008
MAY'S collapse of home builder Beechwood Homes has meant its former North Coast headquarters at Swansea is for sale or lease through Knight Frank Newcastle's Matthew McNamara.

How Telstra Jet-setters Blew Millions

Wednesday June 25, 2008
THE national auditor has lifted the lid on the cost of the Government's third sale of Telstra shares, revealing uncompetitive tenders, inflated hotel bills and shoddy account keeping.

Old Rail Institute On Track For Sale

Saturday April 19, 2008
HUNTER Development Corporation is selling the former Railway Institute Building site in Hunter Street, Newcastle, and a waterfront cafe at Maryville through Raine and Horne Commercial's Steve Dick.

Macquarie Will Use Office Sale Returns To Cut Debt

Saturday April 12, 2008
ASSET sales by Macquarie Office Trust during the week received a mixed reaction from investors and property analysts.

Full-time For Publican Fulmer

Saturday April 5, 2008
FORMER Newcastle Knights half-back Steve Fulmer has listed his Abermain pub for sale for offers around $1.5 million through Darcy Real Estate's Rob Darcy.

Future Visions

Saturday December 8, 2007
Changing lifestyles are reflected in the Montage development, writes Katherine Townsend. DOCKLANDS The Montage Investigator Drive $385,000 to $1.8 million Private sale Agent Victoria Harbour Display Centre, 8610 4800 Melway 2E G7

Five Stars

Saturday December 1, 2007
Here's a Daylesford abode that is both original and energy efficient, writes Karin Derkley. EGANSTOWN/DAYLESFORD Burnt Hill Farm 154 Brandy Hot Road $1.5 million Private sale Agent Hocking Stuart, 5348 1700 Melway 59 C7

Living Like The Landed Gentry

Saturday November 10, 2007
Make a statement about your status with this grand colonial homestead, says Paul Edwards. HIGHTON 2 Brasey Avenue $980,000-plus Private sale Agent FitzGerald Property, 5244 4770 Melway 451 B12

Possibilities On Waterfront

Saturday October 13, 2007
NELSON Bay's Little Beach Marina is expected to fetch more than $3 million when expressions of interest for its sale close this month.

Bulli Police Station, Courthouse For Sale

Monday September 17, 2007
BULLI Police Station and adjoining courthouse buildings will be sold by the NSW Government.

Housing Scarcity

Monday September 3, 2007
SEVERE housing shortages in the Upper Hunter, created by big increases in contract mineworkers, is the subject of a new report that identifies company-provided accommodation as a possible solution.

Last Stop On The Pension Train Is Tempting, But Not For All

Saturday September 1, 2007
IF THERE's one thing investors respond to, it's a closing down sale. Last chance, get in now or you'll miss out has always been a compelling proposition - which is why it's surprising we haven't been bombarded with exhortations to act before the looming September 20 deadline for changes to the social security system.

I Do Like To Be Beside The Sea

Saturday July 14, 2007
This grand residence could become a great guests' getaway, writes Mary Kerley. Queenscliff 15 Swanston Street $2.5 million-plus Private sale Agent Fletchers, 5258 2833 Melway Map 500 H1

Footscray Pad For Pupils

Saturday July 7, 2007
UNIsity is aimed at overseas and local tertiary students, writes Katherine Townsend. FOOTSCRAY UNIsity 200 Ballarat Road $145,000-plus Private sale Agent Avion Properties 9373 0338 Melway 2S B3

Spring Hill

Saturday June 2, 2007
SPRING HILL 194 Mains Road $1.1 million Private sale Agent FitzGerald Property, 5424 1866 VicRoads 59 F6

Fore Sale ... Golf-view B&b

Sunday May 13, 2007
GOLF enthusiasts who've ever dreamt of living by a Greg Norman-designed course now have the chance - if they have more than $1million to spend.

Kanumbra

Saturday May 12, 2007
KANUMBRA 11 McGuigans Road $435,000 Private sale Agent L J Hooker, 8508 6999 VicRoads 62 C2