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Women's real-estate network encourages 'taking the next step'

This year, 'Catch Up with the Property Girls' events will be aimed at encouraging women to take the next step in their careers.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Real estate and art unite through desire to spread trash message

When Ian Campbell, principal of Ray White Elizabeth Bay, learned that his friend Marina DeBris was using her art to raise awareness of pollution in the ocean, he decided to support her practice, and they have forged a partnership spanning many years.

National

How to keep your home cool as half the nation swelters

As Australians faces scorching temperatures across four states this weekend, we take a look at how to keep your home cool - without switching on the air-con.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Noosa riverfront house for sale

This house on the banks of Noosa River was designed by Architect Peter Hull, built by Chris Smith, and is for sale by Mal Cox of Tom Offermann.

National

The Economy

Days on market down as buyer demand gathers pace

Properties are selling more quickly around Australia, but are selling the most quickly in Melbourne, according to new data from CoreLogic.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

World's tallest wooden office tower planned for Brisbane

A $140 million Lendlease development on Brisbane's King Street is anticipated to be the tallest timber office tower in the world.

International

Taylor Swift takes on architectural conservation

Among her many talents, pop star Taylor Swift has now turned her hand to preserving historic architecture, going to great lengths - and expense - to restore the former home of Hollywood icon, Samuel Goldwyn.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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'Coniston' circa 1885 in Ashfield for sale

This Victorian Italianate Mansion on 2,276 square metres in Sydney's inner west is for sale by Greg Emerton of Devine Real Estate.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Luke Beveridge shares his insights at REIV's ‘Ignite - Leadership Exchange’

In a new one-day format, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria's 'Ignite - Leadership Exchange' will give attendees the opportunity to learn about leadership and team-building from the best in the field, with Guy Russo, CEO of Target and Kmart, and Luke Beveridge, head coach of the Western Bulldogs, speaking at the event.

National

The Economy

Rates on hold, but housing affordability remains 'hotly debated'

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates at historic lows as economic conditions improve, but the property industry says other measures are required to improve housing affordability.