The Block Judge Neale Whitaker’s Best Renovating Tips

What tips do you have for home improvement beginners who want to do some work on their homes? Plan, budget then plan again! Never underestimate the importance of careful planning and realistic budgeting. Always budget for more than you think you will need. Also have a realistic game plan. Are you renovating to live in…

ByRobyn Foyster17/11/20160Comments

The Block’s Sophie And Dale Share Baby Joy

The 2012 season favourites announced their big baby news on social media with a series of adorable posts. “It's a little blurry but the best we could do baby boy #2 coming mid-October! We're all very excited, well Van has no idea but he's excited in theory!,” writes Sophie next to the photo below showing the…

ByThe Carousel27/04/20160Comments

Finance Homes

5 Property Buying & Selling Mistakes To Avoid

The harsh reality is that buying and selling a property is not as glamorous as the TV shows make it appear – the process has its roadblocks and never-ending expenses, and you may as well say goodbye to your weekends while you are at it. When approached correctly though, buying and selling a property can…

ByThe Carousel14/03/20160Comments

Entertainment News

The New Block House Revealed In Melbourne

The series producers are believed to be in the throws of finalising the purchase of this stunning 1920s art deco building on Ingles Street in Port Melbourne, just south-west of central Melbourne. If the reported $5 million deal goes through, the site’s heritage protection will impose significant constraints on renovation options for next season’s ‘blockheads’. The 1920s…

ByThe Carousel18/02/20160Comments

News

The Block Star’s Secret Relationship With Richard Wilkins

The Courier Mail claims the divisive reality TV star, and Gold Coast mum-of-three, first met the popular Nine entertainment reporter at a telethon event in Queensland. “From there, I would go to Sydney to see him. He gave me access to his house and I would be there in my underwear waiting for him when he…

ByThe Carousel25/01/20160Comments

Homes Lifestyle & Homes

Inside Shelley Craft’s $3.7 Million Byron Bay Home

The couple has listed their stunning hilltop hinterland property near Byron Bay for $3.7million – three years after buying it for $2million. The four-bedroom property comes with an outdoor shower, courtyard and sweeping views of the coastal line, taking in everything from the iconic lighthouse and Julian Rocks to Mt Warning. “From the moment you arrive atop…

ByThe Carousel05/01/20160Comments

Careers Homes

Former Blockhead Carlene Duffy’s 2016 Styling Predictions

Carlene Duffy, dri.glo Ambassador, former Block and Reno Rumble contestant, and founder of design and construct business, Cedar & Suede, has made her name working across many inspired developments, both inside and outside the home, and she predicts that the coming year will see more innovation and more confident design choices. From playful colour tones…

ByThe Carousel02/12/20150Comments

Entertainment News

The Block’s Suzi And Her Michael Hutchence Fling

Now back on the Gold Coast after sharing a $349,000 series windfall with building partner Voni Cosier, the mum-of-three is also adamant that his death was a sexual misadventure, rather than suicide, as the coroner ruled. “It was definitely not suicide, Michael would never do that,” says Suzi. “Especially with Tiger-Lily, he would have never left this…

ByThe Carousel27/11/20150Comments

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The Block Winners Shay And Dean Share Success Secrets

But what drove the 30-year-old electrician and 29-year-old high school teacher to push so hard through the toughest 10 weeks in reality TV? Here, they say, are their key tips to their success, on and off The Block... Be honest with each other The high school sweethearts have been together for 14 years and are still nuts about…

ByThe Carousel26/11/20150Comments

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The Block’s Suzi Taylor Reveals ‘Personal Issues’

As tension with other contestants grew, Suzi succumbed to the pressure of the renovation juggernaut; falling out with rivals, collapsing on set and then being snapped topless on a boat during the Melbourne Cup carnival. The repentant Gold Coast mother-of-three has now made a public apology and explanation for the racy pics and her erratic behaviour,…

ByThe Carousel25/11/20150Comments