Tht’s not a pub, THIS is a pub! A couple who own a thriving cattle proprety in McKinlay Queensland have just bought the only pub in town – which just hapens to be the setting for scenes in one of australia’s most iconic movies.

A rugby league veteran has taken a $23m surrender tackle on the asking price for his house and a narrow strip of land just the width of a hallway but 70 metres long , is looking for a buyer with not too much money but a lot of imagination.

All that and more in this weeks feed of property odds and sods stories from Left Field Communications.

‘It’s ours now’: Locals snap up Crocodile Dundee pub
The iconic Crocodile Dundee pub in outback Queensland has been snapped up by a young family who also own a cattle property up the road from the 125-year-old watering hole.

Inside Heath Ledger’s property portfolio, fortune
Heath Ledger’s fortune continues to grow in value, seventeen years after his death. The late Australian actor’s estate is now estimated to be worth $US25 million ($A38 million), Finance Monthly reports.

Ex-Rugby League star sells Point Piper beachfront for $37m
A former rugby league player who bought a Double Bay designer penthouse off the plan two years ago has just sold his Point Piper waterfront house — but he had to lower his initial price hopes by $23m to do it.

‘Hard to think’: Ian Thorpe’s unexpected windfall
The sold sticker has gone up on Olympic swimming legend Ian Thorpe’s Edgecliff apartment, and it’s gone well above the $2.8m price guide.

Jet bassist Mark Wilson sells Fitzroy North home
Australian rock’n’roll royalty, bassist Mark Wilson of the rock band Jet, has farewelled his Fitzroy North house to the tune of $1.81m.

Daughter’s renovation of dad’s Macleod home gets $1.37m result
A loving daughter’s desire to give her dad’s home a refresh before it’s sale to “do it justice” led to a $1.37m boil over auction yesterday.

Buddy and Jesinta Franklin’s new ‘rural’ $4.6m estate
Retired AFL champion Lance “Buddy” Franklin and expectant wife Jesinta are downsizing to a $4.6m Guanaba estate, on the Gold Coast in South East Queensland.

My, my, my! Troye Sivan lists Los Angeles home to the tune of $3.88 million
The Los Angeles home of Aussie singer-songwriter Troye Sivan has hit the market for $2.54 million (AUD$3.88 million).

Notorious Gold Coast ‘Sexpo party house’ for sale sparking megamansion rivalry
Property developer Blair Harding earns $6,600 a week from his scandal-hit Tallai mansion, but insists his neighbour’s $205 million fortune can’t buy better views.

7 bargain properties for under $500,000 in Australia right now
What does the pint-sized hometown of AFL star Harley Reid, a sleepy beachside village in northern NSW and Port Douglas have in common? They’re home to some of the nation’s best bargain buys, including a handful of properties now sitting under the $500,000 mark thanks to hefty price cuts.

Auto repair garage owners sell Vaucluse mansion for $23 million
Mechanic Steve Davidson and his wife Carmen, owners of the Bondi Junction Auto Services garage, have sold their Vaucluse mansion for $23 million, local sources have revealed.

$300m gone: James Packer reveals great Aussie fear
Coverage of the recent James Packer interview for the Rampart web site has overlooked the puzzling backdrop to his Christmas homecoming to catch up with family and friends in Sydney.

Inside Jack Nicholson’s $153m property portfolio
He’s one of the wealthiest and most acclaimed actors in Hollywood. Thanks to his high-paying movie salaries and lucrative backend deals, Jack Nicholson has amassed an astonishing fortune of $US400 million ($A615 million).

James Van Der Beek gives glimpse at home life amid cancer battle
James Van Der Beek gave fans a glimpse into his life amid his Stage 3 cancer battle. The Dawson’s Creek star put on a fit and healthy appearance while playing football with his son at their sprawling Texas home, Realtor reports.

Point Piper businessman lists palatial pad
A palatial apartment on Sydney’s most coveted street has house-like proportions and postcard views from almost every corner.

VFL legends DiPierdomenico and Burns selling Melbourne homes
Melbourne is set to end its spring auction market with a bang as almost 1600 homes test the market, including a pair of properties linked to VFL premiership stars.

Beloved Aussie chicken chain El Jannah acquired by US firm in billion-dollar deal
It’s the Aussie success story that started with a single charcoal chicken shop in Sydney’s west and grew into a beloved culinary institution.

Open for inspection: Homes for sale with the best wellness facilities
Forget wine bars and cigar rooms, the latest trend in property features are wellness facilities. Think saunas, swimming pools, steam rooms and cold plunge pools, these are the optional extras that buyers are looking for.

Bunnings opens Australia’s largest five-storey warehouse in Frenchs Forest
Bunnings is taking its shopping experience to new heights with a five-storey store — the largest of its kind in Australia — set to open its doors next week.

Locals fight to save Bangalow bowlo after shock closure by Sydney leagues club
Supporters of a beloved 115-year-old bowls club will rally on Sunday after its controversial closure by Sydney owners sparked community fury and a desperate rescue mission.

Hundreds of Nerang Caravan Park residents face losing their homes in shock sale
Elderly residents who invested life savings in caravan park homes have discovered they may lose everything as the land goes up for sale.

Unlicensed builder Sapati Michael Faraimo convicted again for unlawful building work
A dodgy builder has received his second $15,000 fine in just over a year as Queensland’s building watchdog warns repeat offenders face jail time.

Comic Joe Avati to sell Preston townhouse after five-year saga
World-famous Aussie comic Joe Avati is set to bring a Preston development project’s five-year saga to an end with a $1.05m-$1.15m auction slated two weeks from Christmas.
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Filmmakers Nadia Tass and David Parker list South Yarra home
Prolific Australian filmmaking couple Nadia Tass and David Parker have listed the South Yarra house where they crafted the iconic gadgets for their cult movie Malcolm.

UK tourist tax confirmed as landmark ruling reveals why Australia cannot follow
A controversial “tourist tax” is set to hit visitors to British towns and cities, with regional mayors gaining powers to levy an estimated $4 per night on overnight stays.

It’s the width of a hallway — but it could be yours for free
The real estate equivalent of a single strand of spaghetti has hit the market in England.

Diane Keaton’s “Dream Home” relisted following her death
The Los Angeles estate Diane Keaton once described as her “dream home” is back on the market, almost two months after her death. The Oscar winner and architecture aficionado spent eight years renovating the property in the affluent neighbourhood of Brentwood.

Ashes cricket hero Travis Head’s impressive off-field property wins
The battle for cricket’s Ashes trophy continues this week with the second Test being a day-night contest in Brisbane. Among Australia’s heroes in the first Test was batter Travis Head, who scored a match-winning, classic century in the series opener at Perth.

From AFL to acreage: Buddy and Jesinta Franklin swap mega mansion for rural farmhouse
Star couple Lance “Buddy” Franklin and Jesinta Franklin are set to fulfil their dream of raising their children on acreage after snapping up a luxury farmhouse in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Why branded residences are the hottest property trend globally
In London’s glamorous Mayfair, a set of new one, two and three-bedroom apartments, plus a four-bedroom penthouse, are being sold on the upper floors of the exclusive 50-room Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

One word on a floorplan has Thomas and Eleanor’s neighbours in an uproar
A neighbourhood spat has broken out in an affluent English seaside town over a single word on a couple’s renovation plans.

Before digital ads: The chocolate blimp that became an Australian icon
Remember when the sky wasn’t just for planes, but for giant, yellow, chocolate-branded airships? If you were in Australia between 1996 and 1999, chances are you do.

Elton John mocks his own Christmas hit—but fans are obsessed with his oven
Music icon Elton John has unwittingly caused a stir online after giving fans a sneak peak into his home life ahead of the festive season.

My Reno Rules filming wrap confirms major TV reno take over
Adrian Portelli has finished filming My Reno Rules and celebrated with a pink Porsche reveal as Seven gears up to challenge The Block.

Victorian landlords face fines over new blind cord safety rule
A $6 piece of plastic from Bunnings, or free from the state government, is the latest mandatory requirement for Victorian landlords.

‘Unbelievable’: Aussie man’s lawn so perfect people think it’s AI
A Gold Coast man has gone viral after posting photos of a lawn so perfect people were convinced it was AI — until he revealed exactly how he did it.

City of Perth primed to deny Gina Rinehart’s West Perth helipad
The City of Perth has recommended councillors knock back plans to include a helipad on the new West Perth headquarters of Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting.

‘I’m in shock’: Woman uncovers secret door at bottom of garden
A UK woman has been left “speechless” after uncovering a mysterious feature in her backyard.

Auto repair garage owners sell Vaucluse mansion for $23 million
Mechanic Steve Davidson and his wife Carmen, owners of the Bondi Junction Auto Services garage, have sold their Vaucluse mansion for $23 million, local sources have revealed.

You could be neighbours with Obama for $38 million
Buy this lavish mansion, and you could end up bumping into Barack Obama on bin night. The posh pad is a few doors down from the former US President’s holiday house in Waimanalo, Hawaii.

ABC’s Michael Rowland sells Yarraville home for $2.47m at auction
Journalists Michael Rowland and Nicola Webber made $180,000 more than their reserve price at auction on Saturday, when their Yarraville home sold for $2.47 million.

The Smorgons’ stunning, sprawling sculpture garden estate is for sale
There is something humbling about sculpture, particularly large-scale pieces set in open space. Perhaps it’s the disruption of seeing an unexpected form in an unrelated landscape that captures the eye and holds the mind.

World champion’s retreat: Robert de Castella lists spacious Canberra residence
In January 2003, world champion marathon runner Robert de Castella was on the South Coast with his family when they received the news that bushfires were threatening the outskirts of Canberra.

From $93k to $4.75m: Departing radio stars’ property empires
From $93,500 starter units to $4.75 million dream homes, Australia’s newly departed radio stars have quietly amassed property portfolios that tell the story of two decades of extraordinary real estate growth.

Fred Schebesta agrees to halt wild parties at Cypto Castle
Finder founder Fred Schebesta has agreed to suspend “corporate or commercial activities” at his Crypto Castle home after neighbours complained about noisy parties.

Otways superfood farm listed for sale with off-grid home permit
Wellness entrepreneurs can tap into nature’s bounty at a scenic Otway property where the seed is already planted for a booming native superfood business.

Inside cricketer Usman Khawaja’s $3.825m beach house
Embattled Ashes opener Usman Khawaja has secured a lavish $3.825 million beach house as he sits out his home Test at the Gabba this week after a shock ruling that could end his career.