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Householders craving more space in the wake of COVID-19
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Being stuck in isolation has made South Australian householders appreciate their backyards, home offices and kitchens more, a new study reveals.
Gardening guru lists self-sufficient oasis
7 hours 47 minutes ago
Geelong permaculture guru Ben Shaw has listed his Manifold Heights property with a bountiful edible garden that promises a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Want to own your very own Block?
7 hours 47 minutes ago
If you’ve ever been a fan of the television reality show The Block this property in Sydney’s north shore might set your heart racing.
The lifestyle choice losing appeal due to pandemic
7 hours 47 minutes ago
COVID-19 has made apartment living increasingly unpopular and motivated more Sydneysiders to buy their first property.
Inside lavish hide-out of Epstein’s madam
7 hours 47 minutes ago
Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested by the FBI on Thursday at a pricey New Hampshire house which she bought seven months ago, it has been revealed.
CommSec – Market Close 3 Jul 20 – Best week since early June
12 hours 48 minutes ago
The Aussie market rose for a fourth day, improve by 2.6% this week and hit a three-week high in the process. The ASX 200 also closed above 6,000pts for the second day.
Sales trifecta breaks COVID-19 drought
15 hours 49 minutes ago
A Manly real estate agent has broken his COVID-19 sales drought in spectacular style, selling about $15 million worth of prestige apartments within the space of 24 hours.
Westpac underpays 8000 workers
15 hours 49 minutes ago
Westpac has become the latest Australian institution to become embroiled in an underpayment scandal after the major lender admitted to owing $8 million to 8000 staff.
Aussie uni’s pro-China class slammed
16 hours 50 minutes ago
An Australian university is teaching an economics class that was funded by a controversial Beijing-controlled agency, the contents of which have been described as Communist Party “propaganda”.
CommSec: Mid-Session 3 Jul 20- Aussie shares lift for 4th day
16 hours 50 minutes ago
The Australian market is holding onto small gains on Friday, with the ASX 200 fading from this morning’s highs. Healthcare stocks are standing out as Cochlear received approval for the sale of new products in the US.
Record sale for resort-style estate
16 hours 50 minutes ago
COVID-19 had many buyers re-examining their existing homes – and now some are digging deep for the perfect upsizer.
Cormann to quit after PM insult
16 hours 50 minutes ago
Finance Minister Mathias Cormann, the man who revived Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “economic girly man’’ insult in the Australian political lexicon and privately called Scott Morrison “narcissistic” is set to quit politics sparking a cabinet reshuffle.
Woolies’ drastic step to keep to people safe
17 hours 50 minutes ago
Nurses will be on hand for Woolworths staff at its supermarkets in Victorian coronavirus hot spots as well as its distribution and fulfilment centres.
Loophole let Woolies worker go home
18 hours 50 minutes ago
The Victorian government says it allowed a man who tested positive to COVID-19 to leave hotel quarantine in Melbourne, fly to Sydney and work at a Woolworths store while still infected, because it complied with international standards.
Rumours swirl on ‘greedy’ iPhone change
18 hours 50 minutes ago
Rumours are swirling that the new iPhone will be sold without a battery charger or earphones in a move sure to infuriate consumers.
Rapper buys lavish $34m curved mansion
18 hours 50 minutes ago
Renowned rapper Travis Scott has purchased a jaw-dropping property in Los Angeles for nearly $34 million ($US23.5 million).
Park Orchards architect’s pad has ‘kids’ retreat’
19 hours 50 minutes ago
Extensive use of natural stone and timber ensures this new Park Orchards house blends in with its striking surroundings.
500,000 Aussies wipe out super funds
21 hours 51 minutes ago
Hundreds of thousands of young Australians have wiped out their superannuation savings under the Morrison Government’s early release scheme stoking fears they’ll be left to rely on the pension when they retire.
Investor Signposts 3 Jul 20: Reserve Bank Board meeting in focus
21 hours 51 minutes ago
CommSec Chief Economist Craig James previews the economic & financial market events scheduled for the week ahead including Weekly consumer confidence, Reserve Bank Board meeting & China Inflation.
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