Justin Hemmes
Why this Bondi building is likely to get potential buyers salivating
A building once owned by the Hemmes family is on the market with a price tag of more than $25 million.
- Carolyn Cummins
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Before I sign off from CBD, here are the stories behind the stories
As Stephen Brook calls time on his work as CBD columnist, he shares his more memorable encounters with Australia’s bold-faced names.
- Stephen Brook
There’s one pub in coastal Narooma Justin Hemmes hasn’t got his hands on
Instead, the Narooma Hotel on the Sapphire Coast joins “Ned” Kelly’s gang for close to $15 million.
- Carolyn Cummins
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- Title Deeds
Justin Hemmes splashes about $18m on original Byron Bay beach shack
The chief executive of hospitality giant Merivale is tipped to have added to his residential property portfolio in the beachside hotspot.
- Kristy Johnson
Claudia Karvan, the Women’s Day lunch and The Ivy: Who thought this was a good idea?
UniSuper has booked the popular Australian actor to appear at a venue accused of abusing its female staff – claims the venue denies.
- John Buckley and Stephen Brook
Exclusive Brethren members, Gina Rinehart donate to right-wing group Advance
Clive Palmer was Australia’s biggest political donor, pouring $53 million into his failed campaign, while Coal Australia donated millions to third-party “grassroots” campaigns.
- Natassia Chrysanthos, James Massola and Brittany Busch
Merivale’s pokie empire expands to Rose Bay
Billionaire Justin Hemmes has become one of the largest individual gambling machine operators in the state.
- Harriet Alexander, Nigel Gladstone and Eryk Bagshaw
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- House of Merivale
The fire station in the middle of Justin Hemmes’ expanding Byron Bay empire
Justin Hemmes bought two tin-roofed beach shacks in Byron Bay for $3.6 million. Now the fire station next door is being relocated.
- Eryk Bagshaw
Liberals squabble as ship sinks
The Liberal Party could certainly do with a think tank because what they have now is a stink tank, as they are certainly on the nose with the Australian public.
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- House of Merivale
Justin Hemmes wants to conquer Byron Bay. A primary school is in his way
Justin Hemmes has spent the past four years snapping up $60 million worth of property in Byron Bay.
- Eryk Bagshaw