Recently divorced. What would you do with this equity?

My situation: 40F and now single in Sydney, trying to figure out my next steps financially.

I’ll consult an advisor if they ever phone back, in the meantime I’d love some opinions. It’s a big change and I miss being a DINK.

Salary 180k Apartment worth 1.3m ish Mortgage 530k 80k in offset 235k in super

Trying to figure out what to do with the equity in the apartment (can borrow 80% of it).

I’m thinking maybe try to buy a house in Newcastle or Brisbane, rent it out? Go for capital growth, negatively geared, etc. Basic strategy.

Is this worth exploring? What else should I consider?