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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.

National

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.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Buxton Real Estate Expands Reach into Bendigo with Opening of 32nd Office

Buxton Real Estate Group, launches into the Bendigo property market with the opening of its newest office,led by a trio of seasoned directors, Matt Leonard, Peter Ladd and Hugh Norris, Buxton Bendigo.

National

People

Centennial finalists named: REIA National Awards For Excellence 2024

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) announce the individual and agency finalists for the prestigious REIA National Awards for Excellence 2024 (NAFE).

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

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Wolkenstein distinctive Hobart region studio and home for sale - Knight Frank

84 Black Brush Road Mangalore for sale by Nina Schubert and Tay Smook of Knight Frank Tasmania is grand in both proportion and design.

National

The Economy

Seven ways COVID changed housing trends - CoreLogic

It was four years ago when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. By Tim Lawless, CoreLogic research director Australia.

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https://www.commo.com.au/2020/03/24/emergency-communications-facility-sold-hellenic-2593-m-cbre/1585030646

Emergency Communications Facility sold to Hellenic $25.93 m CBRE

Transaction settled following recent completion of the Williams Landing office building, leased to Victorian State Government. CBRE Melbourne Middle Markets agents Scott Orchard, Lewis Tong, Mark Wizel and Josh Rutman handled the deal.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/03/24/aha-and-uwu-collaborate-save-australian-jobs/1585031557

AHA and UWU collaborate to save Australian jobs

Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has worked collaboratively with the United Workers Union (UWU), helping to save Australian hospitality jobs.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/19/coronavirus-challenges-australias-pub-culture/1584588947

Coronavirus challenges Australia's pub culture?

Paul Fraser National Director of CBRE Hotels talks to WILLIAMS MEDIA on how publicans are responding to Coronavirus and government regulations.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/23/how-support-australian-family-owned-businesses/1584924324

How to support Australian family-owned businesses

As many Australians face very real challenges in light of the ever-changing Covid-19 situation, Family Business Australia has shared some ways to help boost the local economy.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/03/23/shopping-centre-council-australia-welcomes-stimulus-package-assist-industry-through

Shopping Centre Council of Australia welcomes stimulus package to assist industry through 'volatile' time

The peak industry body for Australia's shopping centres has welcomed the Federal Government’s $66 billion stimulus package and support for small to medium-sized businesses confronting the impact of COVID-19 disruptions on their businesses.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/03/21/lord-howe-island-closes-borders-effective-immediately/1584743919

Lord Howe Island closes borders effective immediately

Lord Howe Island Travel Restrictions announced in Response to COVID-19 to protect the small community form the spread of Coronvirus COVID-19

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/2020/03/19/centuria-capital-opens-brisbane-office-appoints-new-queensland-general-manager/1584592631

Centuria Capital opens Brisbane office, appoints new Queensland General Manager

Specialist investment manager Centuria Capital has announced an expansion of its Brisbane presence with the opening of a centrally located office and the appointment of Queensland General Manager, David McGuigan.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/20/banks-announce-relief-package-australian-small-business/1584673392

Banks announce Relief Package for Australian Small Business

Australian banks will defer loan repayments for small businesses affected by COVID-19 for six months.

The Business Conversation