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Amanda Freeman joins BresicWhitney

Sydney’s leading property group has built on its momentum in the Lower North Shore with the appointment of Amanda Freeman an established professional in Property Management.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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North Shore apartment record for Wirra by Podia and Centennial

Wirra 96-98 Ben Boyd Road Neutral Bay sold by Michelle Dong of Australia Property Group for circa $13 million a record off-the-plan apartment sale for the area.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

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Bonnie Doon retreat Hobart region Tasmania for sale - Knight Frank

3747 Channel Highway Birchs Bay for sale by Anne Boman of Knight Frank Tasmania is an impressive Brian Wyatt-designed home on almost eight acres of pasture overlooking the waterfront.

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First National Real Estate announces appointment of David Edwards as Chief Executive Officer.

First National Real Estate Chair, Rob Westwood, says Mr David Edwards is an experienced CEO and Board Director.

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The Economy

John McGrath – More Australian women own property than men

Over the past two decades, single career women have become an influential buying force in the property market, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney South Australia (SA)Adelaide

The Economy

Ray White Auction Wrap - Auction volume keeps building with 845 auctions

Ray White’s top auction sale of the day was in Sydney’s inner west. The stunning converted warehouse at 2 Gilpin Street Camperdown sold for $3.75 million through Ray White Glebe principal Matthew Carvalho.

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The Economy

Future care solutions need legislative balance

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is urging the Australian Government to keep one eye on the future in its redrafting of the Aged Care Act as the nation continues to age.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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2,985sqm Mimosa Estate Hawthorne riverfront for sale - Place

46 Gordon Street Hawthorne for sale by Sarah Hackett and Charmaine McDonald of Place New Farm is one of Brisbane's most admired and sought-after estates.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Breakwater Quays Townsville waterfront trophy home for sale - Sotheby’s

8/48-55 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville City for sale by Carol Carter and Blair Carter of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty occupies 3 allotments in the marina precinct with three 19m private berths and two pools.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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New Derek Trebilcock-designed 1512sqm Hamilton for sale - Place

19 Circe Street Hamilton for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm is a testament to timeless design across two allotments.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/28/icons-gin-2020-honours-australian-distiller/1582852531

Icons Of Gin 2020 honours Australian Distiller

Adelaide Hills Distillery has generated global interest, winning 'Distiller Of The Year' for distiller Sacha La Forgia in London.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/27/quarrymans-hotel-sells-auction/1582770631

Quarryman's Hotel sells before auction

Hotel industry stalwart Colin Parras buys back into the market by purchasing Pyrmont pub, through Sam Handy and Dan Dragicevich of HTL Property and Mike Wheatley of Knight Frank Hotels.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/27/meet-aussie-teamwear-company-giving-red-card-plastic-pollution/1582758840

Meet the Aussie teamwear company giving a red card to plastic pollution

Perth-based Mecca Sports produces sportswear made from recycled plastic, offering teams the chance to reduce the carbon footprint of their uniforms.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/02/27/liverpool-office-building-sold-525-million/1582759572

Liverpool office building sold for $52.5 million

A commercial office asset has become Liverpool's highest ever property transaction after being sold to Chinese investors for $52.5 million in a deal negotiated by Ray White Commercial Western Sydney, in conjunction with Colliers International.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/02/26/why-sydney-hotels-are-spruce-mode-says-jll/1582711771

Why Sydney hotels are in spruce-up mode, says JLL

Hotel operators rethink strategies on when best to refit, report by JLL Hotels.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/26/cosboa-launches-push-attract-more-women-small-business/1582707322

COSBOA launches push to attract more women into small business

Scheduled to tour over one hundred schools around the country, COSBOA's series of entrepreneurial workshops for young women aims to increase the number of female business leaders in Australia.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/02/26/port-coogee-childcare-centre-sold-71-million/1582663350

Port Coogee Childcare Centre sold for $7.1 million

A brand new purpose-built childcare centre in North Coogee on the WA coast has sold off-market to a syndicate arranged by Perdaman for $7.1 million in a deal negotiated by Savills Australia's Barney Dear.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/25/smart-research-small-law/1582583942

Smart research for small law

This new opportunity for the small law market to invest in verified legal research will provide additional assurance to clients and take the burden out of manual knowledge work.

The Business Conversation