Entries by JKents

Hollywood star Mickey Rourke faces eviction over $90,000 in unpaid rent

In a stark reminder that even Tinseltown’s brightest stars can face the grimmest of realities, acting legend Mickey Rourke is reportedly battling eviction from his luxurious Los Angeles abode over a staggering $90,000 in unpaid rent. The 73-year-old Golden Globe winner – known for his performances in Iron Man 2, The Expendables, Sin City and […]

John Fawkner’s former Oak Park home sells for record-breaking $3m

7 Oak Park Court, Oak Park, was established by Melbourne founding father John Pascoe Fawkner. Inset picture: Supplied/State Library of Victoria. A grand heritage mansion originally built for one of Melbourne’s founding fathers has shattered Oak Park’s house price record with a $3m sale. Located in the city’s north, the 1728sq m property at 7 […]

Federal judge orders Trump administration to seek money for CFPB

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Trump administration as it seeks to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by refusing to fund it. The judge ordered the administration to continue to seek funding for the bureau, which was created by Congress but is funded through the Federal Reserve. The Trump administration […]

Home of eccentric ‘Queen of Byron Bay’ up for auction

Knowing the late Ruth Harris’s past, the interiors of 15 Brandon St, Suffolk Park make more sense. The home of an eccentric lady known as the ‘Queen of Byron Bay’ is scheduled for a January 31 auction. The three-bedroom cottage at 15 Brandon St, Suffolk Park is the former home of the late Ruth Harris, […]

Revealed: Where property investors will be buying in 2026

Terry Ryder has predicted investors will continue to flock to Darwin in 2026. Picture: Matty Schiller The investor markets expected to run hot in 2026 have been revealed with predictions landlords will be flocking to regions where infrastructure spending is on the up. Property analyst Terry Ryder, founder and managing director of Hotspotting said investors […]

Newtown’s Modernist pod home for sale after big thermal upgrade

Monolith Builders constructed the concrete pod house at 2 Ardlui Drive, Newtown, in 1969. A space age Modernist home that’s intrigued locals since the year man first walked on the moon has hit the market opposite the Barwon River in Newtown. The groundbreaking pod was one of the first residential houses outside Melbourne constructed from […]

Aus neighbour battles: Monsters, fake lawns, dog poop and councils

Not all heroes wear capes, some wear hi-vis as they tackle neighbourhood issues. Overgrown monsters, rogue pooping dogs, fake lawns, feral pests and overzealous councils have turned Aussie backyards into a perfect suburban storm in 2025. It started with nature itself. One homeowner discovered a “backyard monster” thriving in their water tank – a massive […]

AI defies experts with bold forecast for Australian house prices in 2026.

In a bold and somewhat startling departure from current financial commentary, an advanced artificial intelligence has cast its gaze upon the Australian property market for 2026, delivering a comprehensive and, in some aspects, profoundly unexpected prediction. While many human analysts and banking institutions continue to hint at the possibility of further rate hikes, this AI’s […]

Inside the secret multimillion-dollar wedding venue of Matildas star Sam Kerr

Australia’s football darling, Matildas captain Sam Kerr, kicked off the new year in spectacular fashion, tying the knot with fellow football star Kristie Mewis at a breathtaking Venetian-style villa in Perth’s picturesque Swan Valley. But beyond the star-studded guest list and emotional “I do’s”, it’s the property itself – a stunning estate that has seen […]

Inside the inner city pad where Wentworth’s Sophia Katos lived

Actor, singer and dancer Sophia Katos lived at 260 Dorcas St, South Melbourne, with her sisters after their father Philip bought the home for them. A South Melbourne house where theatre and television star Sophia Katos lived with her two sisters has hit the market with a $2.1m-$2.2m range. Sophia is known for her role […]