NSW Premier Chris Minns has called on the federal government to reverse its plan to sell Victoria Barracks in Paddington. He said the sale would be a big missed opportunity and that the community wanted the site kept for defence use. Defence Minister Richard Marles defended the move, saying the site is not fundamental to national defence and costs $200 million over the next decade to secure. Defence says most of the roughly 500 personnel on the site will move out before the end of 2026, with many shifted to Randwick Barracks.
A family is preparing to leave their Daisy Hill home at 11 Hillside Drive, a property the owner describes as a private resort. Owner Sophia says her children often spend afternoons in the lagoon-style pool and on the floodlit tennis court. The four-bedroom house sits on 2041 square metres and includes a studio, a fireplace and natural light. Business commitments have prompted the move. Sophia says her youngest children do not want the house sold and still hope to return one day.
Pop singer Taylor Dayne has moved from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara as part of her recovery from colon cancer. The Tell It To My Heart singer, now 64, described her new home as a sanctuary. Dayne was diagnosed in 2022 after a routine colonoscopy, and she underwent urgent surgery followed by a long hospital stay. She said the illness gave her a new sense of purpose.
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Trade lottery businessman Adrian Portelli says he paid more than $100 million in tax before relocating to Dubai. Speaking on the One on One with Kris Fade podcast, he rejected suggestions he left Australia to avoid scrutiny, saying the move had been planned for years. Portelli said advance tax payments based on projected earnings became burdensome after LMCT+ revenue fell. He claimed the Australian Taxation Office had extensive access to his finances and powers over taxpayers. He still described Australia as the best country in the world.
Insiders told Woman's Day that Karl Stefanovic must make serious cutbacks as his podcast business faces pressure. The source claims the family is building a costly Sydney home and holds a Noosa property that did not sell as expected. Speculation is growing that the family may move permanently to the Sunshine Coast, where Harper could join a surf club's Nippers program. These claims are unconfirmed, and the couple has not commented in the source material.
Aaron and Anna Larkin, who moved to Melbourne from Wales, bought a house in Yanchep on a 2022 holiday to Perth. They had not planned to buy property, but saw an open home sign while visiting the lagoon with their sons. The family had earlier featured in the BBC series Wanted Down Under. The four-bedroom home on a 941sqm block is listed with offers from $1,199,000. Selling agent Jayne Mitchell says professionals from Perth's western suburbs are buying Yanchep properties as holiday homes.
Media owner Antony Catalano is planning to move overseas with his family while facing assault charges. Police allege he attacked his wife at their St Kilda penthouse in Melbourne in March. He has been charged with eight offences and denies none in court, with his lawyer saying efforts are under way to resolve the case, possibly including withdrawal of all charges. The prosecution said meaningful discussions are progressing and supported an adjournment. Catalano will next appear in court on December 14.
Community at 3, a Camden Haven charity, has received a $20,000 donation from the Commonwealth Bank Community Grants Program. The money will help the organisation move from the Kew Country Club to facilities offered by the Anglican Church. The relocation still needs final Council approval, and the charity hopes to complete the move before Christmas. Co-Chair Theo Hazelgrove says the new site will allow the charity to reach more people, including those in Kew, Kendall and Herons Creek. The organisation is marking its tenth anniversary this year.
Residents of the closing YiSSA shelter in Darwin say some with serious medical conditions are being moved about 100 kilometres to the outback town of Batchelor. The NT government had previously said medically vulnerable people would not be relocated there. Resident spokeswoman Tilathia Gore said she needs to be near medical services for her rheumatic heart disease. Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley said the Batchelor facility is in its final stage of commissioning, with residents moving in over the next few days. Opposition leader Selena Uibo criticised the transition, saying the site is not yet fit for purpose.
Dozens of vulnerable adults and children are being bussed 100km from Darwin to the outback town of Batchelor after the YiSSA short-stay centre closed on Northern Territory government orders. Residents, many of them Aboriginal, include domestic violence survivors and people needing kidney dialysis. Resident Tilathia Gore said she had no choice but to go. Batchelor residents say their community lacks the services to cope. The Chief Minister defends the move, while the Opposition calls for it to be abandoned.
Residents of Darwin's largest short-stay accommodation facility, the Yilli Short-Stay Accommodation (YiSSA) in Marrara, have protested its closure. The Northern Territory government is moving up to 120 people to a new facility in Batchelor, a town of around 500 people. Residents say they feel dehumanised and worry about access to healthcare and schooling. Some are unsure where they will stay, and one resident says she cannot afford alternative accommodation. The government says the new facility offers food, care and a warm bed.
Professional surfer Caio Ibelli has moved with his family to Mount Isa, a mining city in north-west Queensland almost 1,000 kilometres from the east coast. The Brazilian-born athlete won the Surfing Champions Trophy in the Maldives last month, then returned home to the outback. His wife, Talie, moved to the region after completing her medical degree. Ibelli says he loves the community and hopes to teach local children to surf one day.
Three North Sydney councillors will seek a 12-month reprieve for Kelly’s Place at Monday night’s council meeting. Their motion would extend the centre’s lease on existing terms until 31 December 2027. It cites correspondence from planning minister Paul Scully saying works on Hume Street Park Stage 2 will not proceed until after March 2027. The centre’s committee has also issued an open letter disputing council’s account of its relocation history.
Prince Harry has said he slipped into a two-week depression after moving to Canada with Meghan Markle. Speaking on MasterClass, the Duke of Sussex said leaving the high-pressure royal environment triggered an adrenaline crash. He said he felt unable to function without stress and struggled with basic tasks at home. Reports say the family is now staying in a friend's Cotswolds mansion while searching for a permanent British home. Meghan is reportedly seeking a nine-bedroom estate, and Harry wants privacy, though no deal has been finalised.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may consider moving to Australia after their time in the UK. The couple, who returned to the UK in August, are reportedly negotiating a 'private royals-plus' arrangement with the royal family. This would allow them to remain part of the royal family while living as private citizens. Royal insiders suggest Australia is at the top of their list for a potential move in a few years, citing their love for the country's culture, weather, and people. The couple visited Australia in 2018 and earlier this year, attending events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra.
Celebrities are increasingly choosing Nashville over larger cities like New York and Los Angeles. The city offers a laid-back luxury lifestyle, mild weather, and a lower cost of living. Notable figures such as Jessica Simpson, Dennis Quaid, and Rumer Willis have relocated to Nashville in recent years, citing reasons like privacy, family needs, and a quieter pace of life. The city's growing reputation as a cultural hub with a strong music scene has attracted these high-profile residents.
