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Stunning Sydney childcare centre sells for $11.5 million
A newly completed childcare centre in Sydney’s south-west has sold for $11.5 million reflecting a 5.26 per cent yield highlighting continued investor demand for defensive assets with long-term income security.
2026-01-23 08:06:51
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Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia: New investment brings services closer to families
Access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) is central to children’s development, family wellbeing and community prosperity. In a significant joint commitment, the Albanese and Malinauskas governments have announced a major expansion of early learning infrastructure in regional South Australia, delivering new and expanded services where families need them most.
2026-01-23 08:06:50
by Fiona Alston
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South Australia freehold early learning centre sale: What the Blair Athol deal highlights for ECEC in 2026
A South Australian freehold early learning centre at 381–387 Prospect Road, Blair Athol has been reported as sold and settled through XCommercial Melbourne in conjunction with CBRE. Separate property reporting states the site was sold to Sydney operator Bright Steps for $7.843 million. For ECEC leaders, the story highlights a 2026 reality: premises transactions sit alongside child safety and governance obligations, approved providers need documented due diligence on physical environment upkeep (Regulation 103), historical compliance actions, and readiness-to-operate systems.
2026-01-20 07:00:03
by Fiona Alston
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Four new kindergartens to open in Greater Geelong in Term 1 2026
Families in the City of Greater Geelong can lodge expressions of interest for four new kindergartens scheduled to open in Term 1, 2026, expanding local access to sessional kindergarten as communities continue to grow.
2026-01-19 07:15:40
by Fiona Alston
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Regional confidence: $6.5M sale of Bendigo childcare centre sets the tone for 2026
The first major early learning property transaction of 2026 has been completed, signalling continued investor confidence in the childcare sector despite changing economic conditions. A purpose-built, fully leased early learning service in Golden Square, a suburb of Bendigo, has sold for $6.5 million, marking a significant start to the year for regional early childhood infrastructure.
2026-01-13 08:00:50
by Fiona Alston
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Four new kindergartens to open in Greater Geelong in Term 1 2026
2026-01-19 07:15:40
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Stunning Sydney childcare centre sells for $11.5 million
2026-01-23 08:06:51
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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector
2026-01-13 08:00:47
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