News about Jamie Durie

Scott Cam is reportedly ready to hang up his tool belt and retire from The Block after 14 years as its host. The media personality, 61, who took over as host from Jamie Durie in 2010 during season three of the series, is said to be frustrated with contestants in recent years. Rumour now has it Scott's had enough and 2025 will be his last year, reported Woman's Day on Monday, but Nine says that's just not the case. 

Jamie Durie 's six-storey waterfront mansion renovation has come grinding to a halt due to some very pesky neighbours. The celebrity landscaper, 54, is working on his lavish Avalon Beach property in Sydney 's northern beaches and construction is expected to be completed in the coming weeks. But he now says a crane on the site won't be removed until after Christmas , revealing a pair of rare birds have built a giant nest on top of it.

The Block's original presenter Jamie Durie is looking to take over the role from the show's current co-host Scott Cam, when he retires over the next few years. Durie, 54, who presented the series' first two seasons from 2003 - 2004, is said to miss co-hosting the hit show and is eager to give it another go once Cam, 61, leaves. 'Jamie has hosted a heap of shows here and overseas but he really loved hosting The Block,' an insider told this week's New Idea magazine.

Jamie Durie dropped in to check out the latest work done on his sprawling six-storey waterfront mansion. On Wednesday, the 54-year-old celebrity landscaper was spotted at the construction site which is located at Avalon Beach on Sydney 's northern beaches. Construction is finally underway at the stunning location with the multi-level cliffside property covered in scaffolding, one year after Durie managed to get his proposed build for a $2.7million home approved.

Celebrity gardener Jamie Durie spent his 54th birthday doing what he loved at Palm Beach on Monday as he went for a surf in the tumultuous waves. The Backyard Blitz star was accompanied by girlfriend Ameka Jane as the couple got in some quality time together with their children Beau, two, and Nash, one. Looking completely at ease in the crashing waves, Jamie became utterly soaked as he dove through and cruised along the salty water. 

Princess Mary's bridesmaid Amber Petty stepped out in an all-black ensemble as she attended the launch of the BYD Sealion 6 SUV electric car launch in Melbourne on Thursday. Petty, 53, who stood by Princess Mary's side on her wedding day, cut a stylish figure in shiny black pants and a buttoned long sleeve shirt. She accessorised her look with a pair of black boots and held a matching coloured handbag.

In Australia, one of the world's best hotel conglomerates will build a luxurious, five-star resort at a less well-known tourist destination. Two lap pools, outdoor terraces, barbecue areas, a fitness center, destination rooftop bar, private cabanas, water play areas, and several residential apartments are among the 223-room resort's many residential buildings. During construction, the project is projected to create 1,100 jobs and another 250 long-term jobs.

As he arrived at dance rehearsals with his pro dance partner Siobhan Power, Ben Cousins was all smiles. On Monday, the AFL legend looked tameless as he stepped into the dance studio, carrying a huge gym bag likely filled with dance clothing.

Footy legend Billy Brownless has given footy followers a sneak peek at his new coworker James Brayshaw's upcoming wedding as he prepares to marry Lisa Christie (pictured together, left). With a star-studded guest list in attendance, the well-known Channel 7 sports commentator and radio presenter will marry his partner of six years in Perth.

On Wednesday, Jamie Durie appeared to be ready to return to his $3.6 million dairy farm after being seen looking downcast as he left Perth Airport. With girlfriend Ameka Jane by his side, the Backyard Blitz actor, 53, pushed a cart packed with suitcases and bags. Beau, two-year-old girl, was content to sit in the cart as her famous father led her ahead, but nine-month-old Nash was carried by his mother.

A letter containing information of The Block's last day of filming in 2023 has leaked online. The letter was sent to residents of Charming St, Hampton East, Melbourne, where the new season has been shot, and was posted on a Facebook group for fans of the show. According to the website, the last day of filming will take place on Saturday, the 4th of November, and heavy trucks and drone operated cameras could cause traffic jams on the street on the day.

Jamie Durie spent $3.6 million on a Byron Bay hinterland retreat near Nashua, the popular tourist haven. A sprawling 30ha of farmlable land with a capacity to hold up to 40 head of cattle, chickens, llamas, and goats are among the animals that have been named Akubra. According to Realestate.com.au, the television presenter, 53, would also enjoy a five-hole golf course, fire pit, and a lagoon-style pool.

Billy Brownless, a footy legend, has revealed that he was forced to miss an important role at his good buddy James Brayshaw's upcoming wedding in November. Lisa Christie, the famous commentator and radio host, will marry her partner of six years, Lisa Christie (pictured together, left) in Perth this November. During a romantic holiday in Italy last year, Brayshaw asked Lisa.

As they stepped outside to attend the grand opening of Cirque du Soleil's Crystal, married At First Sight brides Janelle Han and Caitlin McConville brought on the glam. Janelle, 28, ensured that all attention was on her on Thursday night in a fully beaded sequin mini dress with underwire cup bodice with a lace up back. She paired up her look with matching gloves that extended her elbows.

Jamie Durie, a celebrity gardener, has paid tribute to Beau's second birthday by posting a heartfelt message on social media. On Wednesday, the former Backyard Blitz host, 52, who posted Beau and a newborn boy, Nash with fiancée Ameka Jane, 35, took to Instagram for a video montage of his daughter. 'Happy Birthday to our beautiful girl.' He captioned the heartwarming article two years of complete hearts and unconditional.'

At 52 years old, Jamie Durie has spoken out against fatherhood. This week, the celebrity gardener, who welcomed son Nash alongside partner Ameka Jane, 36, sat down with Stellar magazine. Jamie, who first became a father when he was 23, revealed that he's learned a lot over the years.

Sandy Jawanda has hinted that a new romance could be brewing after she speculated that a panelist from The Project has 'been in her DMs' since being divorced at First Sight. As Nova's Fitzy, Wippa, and Kate Ritchie speculated at their MAFS dinner party on Thursday night, the dental hygienist, 36, held the name close to her chest. As the radio trio predicted Australian television stars such as Jamie Durie, Dr Harry Cooper, and Dr Chris Brown, Sandy dropped a bombshell and said 'think 7 p.m. Project'.

On Tuesday, Jamie Durie enjoyed a fun day at the beach with his fiancée Ameka Jane and their two children. As Ameka's newborn son Nash blasted under a beach umbrella, the celebrity gardener, 52, held his one-year-old daughter Beau as he walked along the sand, while Ameka relaxed under a beach umbrella with their newborn son Nash. Jamie, who went shirtless in a pair of grey boardshorts, was seen cooling down by taking a refreshing dip in the ocean. After his swim, the television presenter eased on the sand while Ameka lay still in his lap and their daughter sat in her arms. Despite being only recently pregnant, Ameka slender in a black bikini and white shorts as she shielded herself from the sun with a hat.

Jamie Durie is now a father of three children. Ameka Jane, the celebrity gardener, 52, welcomed his second child - a baby boy - this week. Jamie, who has an adult daughter Taylor from a previous marriage, shared the good news on Instagram and posted a sweet video of the couple's one-year-old daughter Beau meeting her brother for the first time.

On the Sunshine Coast, the former butterfly queen, who was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), took part in a grueling two kilometre swim, posting the achievement to his Instagram followers. In a post, Klim wrote, 'Completed my first Noosa Summer Swim (since my illness).'

Paul Bangay, a leading landscape architect, has sold off his magnificent garden in rural Victoria to fellow celebrity gardener Jamie Durie. According to the Herald Sun, Durie, 52, and two corporate partners paid Bangay $11 million for the property. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is located in Denver, an hour from Melbourne, is known for its exquisitely sculpted private garden.

According to a recent study, James Brayshaw is engaged to Lisa Christie, his girlfriend of five years. The sports commentator is reported to have popped the question during a recent romantic vacation in Italy, according to The Herald Sun. On the trip, the 55-year-old former cricketer and his ladylove toured Salo, Lake Garda, as well as Verona.

Jamie Durie is on the verge of becoming a property developer after being accepted into an architectural group that aims to build a $70 million luxury hotel estate in Tasmania. According to the Daily Telegraph, the celebrity horticulturalist, 52, will have 30 private ocean-facing suites, each with a 'outdoor room.' Durie has previously built luxurious resorts in Thailand, the United States, and Port Douglas, but this is his first foray into property development.

After his garden sparked a storm of neighbor screams, Jamie Durie's plans for his $2.3 million mansion in Sydney's northern beaches have been approved. Jamie announced that the plans were approved in March during a visit to The Daily Telegraph this week. The DA for our new home was approved in March and is expected to begin in the coming weeks,' he said.