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Emma and Ben

This is Emma Shanahan and Ben Cox’s fifth renovation including the Daylesford property from The Block 2025.

Property

The one thing The Block’s Emma and Ben say you should always do before starting a renovation

The couple has learnt a thing or two after completing four houses together. Now they’re doing their fifth reno.

10:18pm Oct 7, 2026

A look back at every Block team ever — 100

Around The Block

In pictures: A look back at every Block team ever and how they fared at Auction

As we celebrate 21 seasons of Australia's favourite renovation series

11:35am Oct 26, 2025

The Block 2025 Auction Recap

Recaps

The Block Auction Day 2025 Recap: Unprecedented auction sees Britt and Taz win with $520k – but tears flow as two homes fail to sell

Happy and sad tears flow in full.

10:37am Oct 26, 2025

<p>High school sweet hearts <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/emma-and-ben" title="Emma and Ben" target="_blank" rel="">Emma and Ben</a> entered<em> </em><a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/FcGBvu6fmNb" title="The Block" target="_blank" rel=""><em>The Block</em></a><em> </em>as the most experienced renovators, having bought and flipped numerous houses over the years. </p><p>They made a name for themselves as the most positive neighbours on the street even when things got hectic. </p><p>Speaking of things getting hectic, Emma was pregnant the entire time she was renovating. <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block/2025-emma-ben-baby-announcement-name-date-details/cce683a7-478c-4dca-bb97-890089ef1611" title="Her and Ben welcomed a baby boy Bailey at the start of October. " target="_blank" rel="">Her and Ben welcomed a baby boy Bailey at the start of October. </a></p><p><a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/FcGBvu6fmNb" title="Stream every episode ever of The Block for free on 9Now." target="_blank" rel=""><strong><em>Stream every episode ever of The Block for free on 9Now.</em></strong></a></p><p>Now with a newborn to think of, Emma and Ben want to win big at auction to set their little family up! </p><p>And they have one "secret weapon" that could help them get across the line – their elevated position. </p><p>House 1 is the highest on The Block, which is why all the contestants wanted it on day one. This means no other house on the street has the elevated view Emma and Ben have. </p><p>Plus Emma and Ben won the Domain Buyers Jury Challenge - yet another indication they're in with a great chance on Auction Day. </p><p>Scroll through to see their stunning home in full! </p> — 61

Completed Homes

In pictures: Emma and Ben's Completed House

Why everybody on The Block wanted this home!

5:31am Oct 21, 2025

The Block Suppliers

Supplier list for Emma and Ben's Week 12 Front Yard and Façade

9:00am Oct 19, 2025

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Emma and Ben's Frontyard and Façade

"Whoever wins may well win this show."

8:46am Oct 19, 2025

The Block 2025 Emma and Ben House 1 Backyard and Pool Room Reveal

The Block Suppliers

Supplier list for Emma and Ben's Week 11 Backyard and Pool

9:00am Oct 12, 2025

<p>This was the "worst week on <a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/FcGBvu6fmNb" title="The Block" target="_blank" rel=""><em>The Block</em></a>" according to <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block/emma-and-ben" title="Emma and Ben. " target="_blank" rel="">Emma and Ben. </a></p><p>What made it so challenging was the enormous amount of work they had to complete this week including the landscaping, pool, sauna room and of course a wine cellar. </p><p>Yes, a wine cellar. Of course rivals Robby and Mat weren't too pleased that Emma and Ben had "ripped off" their idea. But in the words of Ben, "House 5 didn't invent wine cellars". </p><p><a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/FcGBvu6fmNb" title="Stream every episode ever of The Block for free on 9Now." target="_blank" rel=""><strong><em>Stream every episode ever of The Block for free on 9Now.</em></strong></a></p><p>Emma and Ben's week also involved a lot of 'redoing' and 'undoing'. They had to rip up concrete and take down a retaining wall - all things that weren't part of the original plan. </p><p>But was the final result better than the initial plan? </p><p>Scroll through to see what judges <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block/shaynna-blaze" target="_blank" title="Shaynna Blaze">Shaynna Blaze</a>, <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block/darren-palmer" target="_blank" title="Darren Palmer">Darren Palmer</a><a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/marty-fox" target="_blank" title="Marty Fox">Marty Fox</a> and <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block/exclusive-dave-franklin-landscape-pool-designer-fan-favourite-trades-q-and-a/e35af82e-643d-41c4-bbf6-e24cf2850f66" target="_blank" rel="" title="Dave Franklin">Dave Franklin</a> thought of their backyard and pool...</p> — 22

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Emma and Ben's Backyard and Pool

"This is going to be hard to beat."

8:45am Oct 12, 2025

<p>Emma and Ben described this week as "chaotic".</p><p>House 1 is the only elevated home this year, and the couple had exciting plans to show that off.</p><p><a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/FcGBvu6fmNb" target="_blank" rel="" title="Stream every episode ever of The Block for free on 9Now."><strong><em>Stream every episode ever of The Block for free on 9Now.</em></strong></a></p><p>Complete with an outdoor kitchen, dining and lounge area, Emma and Ben delivered what they hoped would be a point of difference: a golf simulator!</p><p>Ben said it was all about adding a bit of fun, while adding something that isn't too niche.</p><p>Scroll through to see if judges <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block/shaynna-blaze" target="_blank" title="Shaynna Blaze">Shaynna Blaze</a>, <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block/darren-palmer" target="_blank" title="Darren Palmer">Darren Palmer</a> and <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/marty-fox" target="_blank" title="Marty Fox">Marty Fox</a> </p> — 20

Outdoor

Emma and Ben's Alfresco Terrace and Stratco Shed

Judges' shock to discover team's secret weapon.

9:12am Oct 6, 2025

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The Block Suppliers

Supplier list for Emma and Ben's Week 10 Alfresco Terrace and Stratco Shed

9:00am Oct 6, 2025