Kate Kachor

Sydney

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Freelance journalist and Sydney Swans tragic. Former senior news and features reporter at https://t.co/lp7n66RAuf. Views are my own.

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Articles

East Brisbane home takes outdoor entertaining to the next level

3 days ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

A luxury three-level home with a massive 12-metre-wide outdoor entertainment area is on the market in Queensland. The al fresco area at 8 Gresham Street in East Brisbane impressively stretches the full width of the property. It is so vast it has enough room for a full outdoor kitchen, two wine fridges and is shaded by a timber-clad pitched roof. As a comparison, its size is almost the length of a city bus.
Billionaire NZ couple plan to use their proposed helipad ‘when birds are feeding’

3 days ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

By Kate KachorMay 13, 2025A billionaire couple believe they have found a potential solution to end a years-long dispute over plans to add a helipad to their waterfront Auckland home. Ali Williams, a former All Black rugby union star, and Anna Mowbray, the billionaire co-founder of toy manufacturer Zuru, first proposed to build a helicopter landing and takeoff pad at their coastal property in the exclusive suburb, Westmere, in 2021.
Homeowner’s dilemma after ‘mystery’ manhole located in their backyard

3 days ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

By Kate KachorMay 13, 2025A homeowner in Victoria has been left perplexed after being told their backyard may need to be dug up to locate a “mystery” manhole. The owner, who lives in the northern Melbourne region of Darebin, claims Yarra Valley Water (YVW) wants to investigate the existence of the maintenance spot and raise it. “We live in a townhouse and there’s a sewer easement that runs behind our property and our neighbours’ — pretty standard setup,” they wrote in a post to Reddit.
‘I don’t scare easy, but’: Family discovers ‘small room’ behind son’s bedroom wall

4 days ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

By Kate KachorMay 12, 2025It all started with an unexplained draught coming from a child’s bedroom. The persistent flow of air made no sense. The area of complaint was by a wall that appeared sturdy and solid. Yet, the draught was unrelenting. “We have lived in this farmhouse for nearly two years,” the owner wrote in a Facebook post.
Country home with links to Aussie celebrity chef on the market in Victoria

6 days ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

A country estate with ties to Australian celebrity chef Alice Zaslavsky has hit the market. The three-bedroom farm at 45 James Road, Kardella South in Victoria, has been the home to Zaslavsky’s in-laws, Jackie and Ray Fallu, for more than a decade. When the Fallus bought the 140-acre property, with its lush rolling hills and vast paddocks, they started planting before they built the house.
Debate erupts over 80-year-old coin found behind owner’s fireplace

1 week ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

A homeowner in the US has sparked debate online after discovering old currency inside their property. The five cent coin, dated 1943, was found behind the mantle of their fireplace. “I was wondering if this could have been placed there by the builder to date the year the house was built,” the owner wrote in a post to the Old House Finding Facebook page. It’s a long-held tradition for builders to leave a coin to mark the year the home was built.
‘One-of-a-kind’ Queensland retreat has bathtub carved out of red gum

1 week ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

A unique retreat in Queensland, built from reclaimed materials, is seeking a new owner. There’s nothing ordinary about the one-bedroom home at 109 Colwill Crescent, Wolffdene, in the state’s hinterland. Billed as a “living, breathtaking masterpiece,” the 600mm thick strawbale home was created as a “love project” by the late Colin Newton, an engineer, and his wife. “Every detail of this unique one-bedroom retreat tells a story,” the listing claims.
‘What do I do?’: Renter dismayed after stand-off over clean carpets

1 week ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

By Kate KachorMay 8, 2025An end-of-lease clean is for many renters an ongoing battle. There are strict lists that need to be followed, with some requests considered extreme. Though, it appears that even if a renter satisfies the list, and hands back the keys, they are not necessarily in the clear to collect their bond money. Many renters are discovering that there are varying degrees of what constitutes “clean”.
‘Is that outside?: Outrage over renter’s unwanted bedroom accessory

1 week ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

By Kate KachorMay 8, 2025A renter has caused a stir online after revealing an unwanted added extra in their bedroom. The tenant, who lives in Victoria, claimed they have lived with gaps in their bedroom walls for the past five years which have resulted in weeds growing through the timber and brickwork. “This is my bedroom. Free ventilation and midnight snacks for my cat,” the tenant joked in a post to a popular rental Facebook group.
Luxury waterfront NSW escape has pool built under the living room

1 week ago | domain.com.au | Kate Kachor

A luxury waterfront home with a cleverly considered swimming pool is seeking a new owner. The four-bedroom property at 78 Charles Avenue in Minnamurra on the NSW South Coast is on the market with a price guide of $5.6 million. The contemporary designed home combines coastal charm with resort-style luxury. The open plan living, designer kitchen and floor-to-ceiling glass doors are purposely designed to allow for the stunning river views.