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Swans Player Hospitalised After Alleged Assault Outside Rose Bay Venue

A Sydney Swans player was taken to hospital after being knocked unconscious during an alleged assault outside a Rose Bay venue on Saturday night.

Taylor Adams, a 32-year-old midfielder, was attending Club Rose Bay on Vickery Avenue when the incident occurred just after 10pm, according to NSW Police. The venue, which recently underwent a major redevelopment by hospitality group Merivale, has been operating as a reimagined RSL club overlooking Rose Bay Harbour.

Police from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command responded to reports of an assault near the licensed premises. According to their statement, Adams became involved in an argument with two men who were unknown to him. During the altercation, he was allegedly punched in the face, causing a small cut to his cheek, before being knocked to the ground where he briefly lost consciousness.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attended the scene and transported Adams to St Vincent’s Hospital. He was released from hospital at 7am on Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Sydney Swans.

The two men involved had left the scene before police arrived. Police investigations are continuing.

Adams addressed the incident briefly on his Instagram account on Sunday. He thanked supporters for their messages and confirmed he was doing well, but said he would not be commenting further as the matter is now with police.

Sydney Swans head coach Dean Cox later told media that Adams had been trying to leave the venue when the incident occurred. Cox said the club does not tolerate violence in any form and is working with Adams and NSW Police to identify the offender. He added that the club regularly discusses player safety and community responsibilities with the team.

The veteran midfielder, who joined the Swans from Collingwood at the end of 2023, has been training in rehabilitation during the pre-season after suffering a partial tear to his Achilles tendon in December. He played just four games last season due to recurring hamstring injuries. Cox indicated Adams should still be available for the club’s opening round match against Carlton in March.

Published 27-January-2026

Rose Bay Seniors Housing Proposal Emerges After $150m Site Sale

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A large seniors housing and aged care proposal has emerged in Rose Bay following the sale of an amalgamated residential site spanning Dover Road and Wilberforce Avenue.

Site History And Recent Sale

A combined holding across 33–37 Dover Road and 2–30 Wilberforce Avenue in Rose Bay spans about 3,000 square metres and includes five houses and two unit blocks.

In October 2025, the group of properties appeared as an amalgamated site reported as sold for $150 million, with the purchaser not publicly confirmed at the time.

A separate Rose Bay aggregation nearby was also sold in December 2025 for $173 million, involving properties across Dover Road and Wilberforce Avenue.

Pathways Aged Care — *Photo Credit: MillionDollarListingSydney/Facebook*

What The Proposal Includes

A scoping report has now been lodged for Pathways Rose Bay covering the Dover Road and Wilberforce Avenue addresses, setting out the scope of a seniors housing and aged care development.

The proposal includes demolition of existing structures, site preparation and earthworks, and two basement levels with vehicle access from Wilberforce Avenue.

Plans outline two independent living unit buildings at eight to nine storeys, alongside a three-storey residential aged care building, with approximately 70 units and 50 rooms respectively.

Shared facilities listed include resident lounges, a cinema, kitchen facilities and a swimming pool, along with landscaping works and tree replacement.

Rose Bay seniors housing — *Photo Credit: MillionDollarListingSydney/Facebook*

Planning Details

The scoping documentation references seniors housing provisions that allow additional height, and states the independent living component would comply with a 25.8-metre height limit, with the aged care building within a 14.3-metre limit.

What Happens Next

With the scoping report lodged, the Rose Bay proposal has entered a formal planning pathway, with further assessment expected to determine the next steps for the site.

Published 18-Jan-2026

Rose Bay Leads Sydney’s Biggest Luxury Property Sales of 2025

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Three Rose Bay properties ranked among Sydney’s highest priced home sales in 2025, with two deals pushing past $80 million and another clearing more than $50 million, placing the harbourside suburb at the centre of the city’s luxury housing market.

Rose Bay Sets the Pace for Luxury Sales

The sales took place across 2025, with major deals completed in February, October, and the final weeks of the year, based on property records and industry sources. Rose Bay was the only suburb to log three separate sales above $50 million in one year, with a combined value above $200 million.

Agents involved confirmed the transactions but withheld buyer details in several cases, which is standard at this price level. Two homes sold for more than $80 million, ranking among Australia’s priciest residential sales of 2025, while the third briefly set a suburb record earlier in the year.

The $85 Million Sale That Closed the Year

The highest priced Rose Bay transaction was finalised in the closing days of 2025, with a home selling for about $85 million. The property was owned by Lawrence Myers, chief executive of Consolidated Press Holdings, and his wife Sylvia. The sale was handled by agents from The Agency and Pillinger, with buyer representation believed to involve a specialist buyers’ agency.

*Photo Credit: Million Dollar Listing Sydney/Facebook*

Industry figures described the deal as one of the clearest signs that top end demand remained strong through the end of the year, despite broader economic pressures affecting many households across Sydney.

A Record Broken Twice in One Suburb

Another Rose Bay mansion sold in October for more than $80 million, beating the suburb’s previous record of $54.6 million. The property, owned by Orazio Camuglia and his wife Yolanda Camuglia, included three separate homes on one site with a pool, gym, and sauna.

Earlier in February, media owner Linge Dai bought a harbourfront Rose Bay home for $54.6 million, setting a new suburb benchmark at the time. The five bedroom home later returned to the market with a higher price guide, reflecting ongoing confidence in Rose Bay values.

What the Sales Mean for the Community

Local property observers said Rose Bay’s 2025 results confirmed its rise into Sydney’s top tier of prestige suburbs alongside Point Piper and Vaucluse. The cluster of high value sales reflected demand for large family homes and redevelopment sites offering privacy, space, and harbour access.

Residents said the prices remain far beyond the reach of most locals. They also noted flow on effects such as increased focus on local infrastructure, schools, and amenities as new owners move in.

Published 30-December-2025

Rose Bay Public School Outperforms Neighbours In 2025 NAPLAN

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Rose Bay Public School recorded stronger Year 5 NAPLAN results than several nearby private and Catholic schools, placing it among Sydney’s highest-improving non-selective public schools.

Rose Bay Public School’s Ranking Rise

Rose Bay Public School reached 102nd place in the 2025 NAPLAN results, improving by 181 spots. The school recorded an average score of 546.4, based on the rankings data for 2025.

Comparison With Nearby Schools In Rose Bay

In the eastern suburbs, Rose Bay Public School’s Year 5 cohort achieved higher average results than several neighbouring schools, with Kincoppal – Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart recording an average of 545, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in Woollahra recording 540.2, and St Catherine’s School in Waverley recording 539.6.

These figures align with earlier reporting that Rose Bay Public School’s Year 5 results were ahead of these private and Catholic schools.

Context From Sydney’s Broader Performance

Across Sydney, opportunity class host schools continued to rank strongly, with some recording average scores up to 7 per cent higher than non-OC public schools. Recent data noted that more than two dozen non-selective public schools also appeared among the top performers.

Average sector scores reported were 525 for independent schools, 515 for Catholic systemic schools and 496 for government schools, including those with OCs.

Rose Bay Public School — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

NAPLAN Framework And National Reporting

ACARA continued to report NAPLAN results using the four proficiency levels introduced in 2023. The national time series was reset from that year, meaning results from before 2022 cannot be directly compared.

School-level reporting for 2025 is scheduled for release in December 2025, with results published through the national schools platform.

Outlook

The 2025 results for Rose Bay Public School contribute to ongoing comparisons across public, Catholic and independent schools in the Sydney region. Further detail is expected when the school-level results become publicly available in December 2025.

Published 9-Dec-2025

Club Rose Bay Restoration Progresses Under Merivale Management

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Club Rose Bay in Rose Bay is undergoing a full restoration under a management agreement with Merivale after entering administration in August 2024.

Background And Financial Position

Club Rose Bay entered voluntary administration at the end of August 2024 after reporting financial losses in consecutive years. The club recorded a loss of around $350,000 in 2022, followed by just over $40,000 in 2023.

At a members’ meeting in January 2025, the RSL membership voted almost unanimously to proceed with an operations management agreement with Merivale to support the venue’s recovery.

Under the agreement, Merivale is responsible for managing hospitality operations, including food, beverage and events, while the club’s board retains ownership and full governance control.

Renovation Works And Planned Features In Rose Bay

Behind-the-scenes videos released in October 2025 confirmed that restoration work is well advanced. Planned features for the renewed venue include a sports bar with large screens and a games area fitted with pool tables.

The cocktail bar has been referenced differently across updates: Merivale material shared earlier in the year described a DJ record-style bar, while later plans highlighted a 1950s airport-inspired concept. Outdoor additions include a pickleball court, a half basketball court and dog-friendly dining areas. An open-plan kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven will also form part of the new layout.

RSL redevelopment — *Photo Credit: Club Rose Bay/Facebook*

Notti’s To Lead The Dining Offering

A central hospitality feature of the redevelopment is Notti’s, a casual Italian restaurant. The venue is being developed by chef Mike Eggert, known for Totti’s, and will focus on pizza as its primary offering.

Merivale noted that Notti’s is positioned as an approachable extension of its broader Italian dining concepts.

RSL Traditions And Community Connection

Despite the scale of the redevelopment, leadership from both the club and Merivale confirmed that the venue’s RSL identity will remain central. A daily moment of silence and the recitation of the Ode of Remembrance will continue, supported by a memorabilia display and honour boards.

Long-time members expressed strong interest in the reopening, including WWII veteran John Ryrie, who first visited the club in the late 1940s when it operated from a small shed. Community anticipation has been echoed by club representatives and Merivale, with acknowledgment that expectations are high.

Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes has stated that the project is personally important, noting the pressure to meet community expectations given the club’s longstanding role in the area.

Next Steps

A confirmed reopening date has not yet been announced, although updates indicate that the venue is expected to reopen in late December. Both Merivale and the club’s leadership expect the renewed Club Rose Bay to serve as a long-term community hub, balancing new facilities with traditional RSL functions.

Published 7-Dec-2025

Kambala Student Celebrated In Statewide Young Scientist Awards

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A Kambala student from Rose Bay has been recognised for her scientific research in this year’s Young Scientist Awards, joining other eastern Sydney students acknowledged for innovative work across multiple fields.

Kambala Representation At The Young Scientist Awards

Fourteen-year-old Kambala student Karin Iwano earned recognition in the 2025 competition, which is presented annually by the Science Teachers’ Association of NSW. Her project explored practical ways to measure soil acidity using liquefied red cabbage, creating a biodegradable method that produces clear visual results.

The awards drew more than 500 entries from students across New South Wales.

Young Scientist Awards — *Photo Credit: Science Teachers Association of NSW/Facebook*

Karin’s Chemistry Investigation

Karin also placed third in the Scientific Investigations – Chemistry (Years 7–8) division for a quantitative study into the effect of vitamin C powder mass on peak wavelength absorbance readings.

Using red cabbage extract as a natural pH indicator, she recorded colour changes through spectrophotometer readings. Her findings linked these shifts to structural behaviour in anthocyanin molecules.

Kambala’s Educational Environment

Kambala, located in Rose Bay, describes its approach as one that encourages curiosity, ambition and independent thinking among students. The school’s philosophy emphasises supporting girls to pursue challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

Other Eastern Sydney Representation

The eastern suburbs were also represented by Dover Heights student Congjing Zhu, whose project examined UV resistance in parsley plants with the aim of supporting development of plant-based, environmentally safer sunscreen ingredients.

Sydney students — *Photo Credit: Science Teachers Association of NSW/Facebook*

Statewide Award Results

The overall Young Scientist of the Year title went to Michaela Loukas of Marist Catholic College Penshurst. Equal runners-up included students from Barrenjoey High School and Lambton High School, while rural and primary divisions also saw multiple winners across the state.

Program Purpose And Next Steps

The Young Scientist Awards have been run since 1992 to encourage students to investigate scientific questions and develop evidence-based solutions. Selected students from the 2025 cohort will proceed to represent New South Wales at the national iCubed Awards.

Published 2-Dec-2025

Record Sub-Penthouse Sale Sets New Benchmark in Rose Bay

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A sub-penthouse in Rose Bay has sold for more than $20 million, setting a new suburb record at The Wintergarden apartment building.

Background of the Landmark Purchase

The sub-penthouse at The Wintergarden on New South Head Road achieved a price above $20 million. The property was guided at $18 million and sold through agents Julian Hasemer and Michael Pallier, while buyer’s agent Jeremy Bedwani secured the purchase.

The residence was previously owned by the late Evelyn Royal, who bought the apartment for $6.75 million in 2009. It was later redesigned by Alexander Michael.

Wintergarden Rose Bay — *Photo Credit: Sotheby’s*

Details of the Wintergarden Transaction

The 330sqm apartment features three bedrooms, three bathrooms and four car spaces. It includes formal and casual living and dining areas, a terrace, a wraparound balcony and level lift access to the secured parking area.

The Wintergarden is a boutique eight-residence building on the former Wintergarden Theatre site. It includes manicured gardens, a harbourfront pool retreat and direct access to Rose Bay Beach. Its position offers 180-degree northerly harbour views and is within walking distance of the Catalina restaurant and Rose Bay village.

sub-penthouse sale — *Photo Credit: Sotheby’s*

Record Set for Rose Bay

The sale exceeds the previous Rose Bay apartment record of $14.7 million, achieved in August 2024 for a penthouse in the Opus building. The penthouse directly above the sub-penthouse was purchased for $11.25 million in 2020.

The two apartments share the same 330sqm layout. There is speculation about plans to combine both levels into a larger residence, noting that any structural alterations would require strata approval.

Sydney property — *Photo Credit: Sotheby’s*

Wintergarden’s Position in the Local Market

The Wintergarden is known as a popular option for high-end downsizers due to its beachfront location, limited number of apartments and private amenities. The building’s history and views continue to draw interest from buyers seeking tightly held residences in Rose Bay.

Future Outlook for Rose Bay

With this sale establishing a new benchmark, Rose Bay now holds one of Sydney’s strongest apartment price results, reinforcing ongoing demand for rare waterfront properties in tightly held buildings.

Published 27-Nov-2025

$150-million Rose Bay Sale Marks a Turning Point for Sydney’s East

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An amalgamated Rose Bay site has changed hands in a deal worth about $150 million, in what Raine & Horne describes as one of Australia’s biggest residential property transactions.

The sale, negotiated by Raine & Horne’s Double Bay office, combines multiple neighbouring properties in Rose Bay and could significantly change how this part of the suburb is used in future.

A major deal for the eastern suburbs

The landmark site, spanning about 3,000 square metres across 33–37 Dover Road and 2–30 Wilberforce Avenue, includes five houses and two unit blocks. The site’s zoning allows for a six-storey building with a 22-metre height limit, making it a significant redevelopment opportunity in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

The deal was led by agent Alex Lyons and his team at Raine & Horne Double Bay, who handled the sale of the amalgamated Rose Bay site. The buyer has not been officially confirmed, but industry sources allege it is Graeme Skerritt, owner of Pathways Aged Care, and that he is reportedly planning a luxury aged-care facility on the 3,000-square-metre site.

What this means for the Rose Bay community

For Rose Bay residents, the sale is about more than the headline price, as it is likely to influence how this pocket of the suburb is redeveloped. The site sits within Rose Bay’s harbourside area, which is known for its village-style shopping strips, nearby schools and proximity to the CBD.

Any future plans for the block are expected to draw close attention from local residents, given the size and location of the property.

High-value sites with flexible planning potential are typically sought after in lifestyle-rich suburbs like Rose Bay, and this transaction appears to fit that pattern. Agents say the sale reflects strong demand for prestige landholdings in Sydney’s east, even as the broader housing market moves through different cycles.

Published 4-Nov-2025

Rose Bay Waterfront Home Sells for $82.5 Million, Setting New Record

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A Rose Bay waterfront estate at 14 Tivoli Avenue has sold for $82.5 million, marking Sydney’s highest house sale of 2025 and setting a new suburb record.

Record Sale in Rose Bay

A luxury property owned by Orazio and Yolanda Camuglia has achieved the top residential sale of the year, finalised on 22 October 2025. The result exceeded Rose Bay’s previous record of $54.6 million from February and topped all Sydney house sales for the year.

Situated on a 1,138-square-metre waterfront parcel, the home comprises three self-contained residences with eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and four-car garaging. The sale was managed by Forbes Global Properties agents Ken Jacobs and Hui Xu.

*Photo Credit: Forbes Global Properties*

Waterfront Luxury and Design

Stretching from Tivoli Avenue to the harbour’s edge, the home offers sweeping views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Sydney skyline. Interiors feature Carrara marble, marine-grade fittings, and expansive glass detailing. The estate also includes a pool, gym, sauna, landscaped gardens, and a boathouse.

Rose Bay property — *Photo Credit: Forbes Global Properties*

Market Standing and Comparisons

The $82.5 million sale surpasses the previous suburb record and the recent $60 million transaction at Vaucluse’s Coolong Road. Experts describe the sale as one of Sydney’s five highest residential property deals on record, underscoring continued strength in the city’s prestige market.

History and Renovations

The Camuglias first acquired part of the Tivoli Avenue site in 2004 and spent years expanding and modernising the residence. A 2018 development approval under architect Renato D’Ettore included major extensions and upgrades.

The couple are also known for commissioning D’Ettore for other projects, including Coogee Castle and Italianate House in Surry Hills.

Rose Bay record sale — *Photo Credit: Forbes Global Properties*

Shifting Property Landscape

Property valuer Simon Feilich noted that Rose Bay’s market reflects both high-end individual sales and collective redevelopment trends. Long-held family properties are increasingly being amalgamated for aged-care and medium-density projects, signalling ongoing transformation in the suburb’s housing landscape.

Published 3-Nov-2025

Free Harbour Yoga Sessions Announced For Rose Bay Residents

Free open-air yoga classes are coming to Rose Bay this summer, giving locals the chance to move by the harbour in a calm and community-focused setting.

Rose Bay To Offer Free Waterfront Yoga

Rose Bay residents will soon have the opportunity to join free waterfront yoga sessions designed to bring the local community together through movement, mindfulness and time outdoors.

The new summer initiative will invite locals to participate in calm open-air sessions suitable for people of all ages and experience levels, encouraging wellbeing and connection in an accessible setting.

Free Community Program With A Focus On Inclusion

The Harbour Flow series will run weekly from November 2025 to February 2026. It will deliver 12 open-air yoga classes across Rose Bay, Double Bay, and Vaucluse. The Rose Bay sessions will be held at Rose Bay Yoga on the Marina, located at Rose Bay Marina with its entrance next to The Boathouse.

Only one free class will be available per person, and registration is required to secure a confirmed spot. The program is open to beginners, school-run parents, older residents and regular practitioners, with the intention of making community movement easy to join and pressure-free.

Harbourfront Experience With Atmosphere And Social Connection

Each class will run for 60 minutes on a waterfront deck at sunrise, sunset or under full moon evenings, depending on the session.

Some events will include live acoustic musicians, and others may be supported by nearby cafés through informal post-class gathering opportunities or small offers.

Professional instructors lead the sessions outdoors by the harbour. They offer a calm movement experience connected to nature, not focused on performance or intensity.

Separate From Paid Yoga Timetable And Limited Access

The organiser is running this community initiative separately from their regular paid studio timetable, which will continue as usual across all three locations.

Prospective participants must register to receive the timetable and booking links when they are released. Bookings will open on a first-come basis, and a waitlist will open if sessions reach capacity.

Published 22-October-2025