New South Wales

Childcare centres have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic with hundreds forced to close in recent weeks as they found themselves at the centre of outbreaks. But one possible solution to reducing the risk of COVID in Australia’s 16,403 childcare centres is – literally – within easy reach.

The glossy masterplan for “Australia’s first private resort-style surfing destination”, at Wisemans Ferry on the Hawkesbury River, is certainly alluring.

An Art Deco block of flats 200m from the beach has attracted 250 inquiries in two days as another block — bought as a Christmas present 35 years ago — has sold before auction.

Hospitality industry bodies are considering only serving fully vaccinated patrons in a bid to open up earlier in locked-down Victoria and NSW.

A landmark building on Newtown’s famed King St anchored by Dr Earth, is on the market and could see the long-term owner land a monster payday.

One of the Hunter Valley’s premium development sites with plans for a wine museum and 22,000 seat outdoor amphitheatre has sold.

A Sutherland shire Coles is set to be the centre of a major development opportunity with the supermarket giant listing the property with bold plans.

A strategically positioned site close to a popular Justin Hemmes owned bar and restaurant in Byron Bay has come up for sale.

A sale of a stake in the prime office complex would set fresh benchmarks as activity picks up and office values rise.