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How small business can protect themselves against cyber attacks

Three Australian businesses have been affected by the global ransomware attacks that hit 200,000 victims in 150 countries on the weekend. What can you do to protect yourself and your business?

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Newly built inner-Brisbane home hits the market

A new and modern Queensland home built for family and entertainment, with open-plan living and a wine cellar, is for sale by Ben Wakely and Victor Du Bois of Urban Property Agents.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

As Perth market stabilises, where are the most affordable suburbs?

As Perth's property market stabilises after some tough years in the wake of the downturn in the mining sector, we take a look at where the best value lies in the nation's western capital.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Ray White highlights Brisbane's affordability with smashed avo offer

Ray White is offering free smashed avo on toast for a year to the buyer of a $595,000 Sherwood townhouse, in a campaign that highlights just how affordable Brisbane is compared to other eastern state cities.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Di Jones appoints specialist luxury agent, Chantal Hooper

Di Jones has appointed Chantal Hooper to join its Eastern Suburb’s team as a specialist luxury agent.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Contemporary waterfront Surfers Paradise mansion for sale

This Gold Coast home has water, mountain and city views, and is for sale through Elie Fakhri and Paula Fakhri of Joseph Douglas.

National

Construction

Can a lender stop my funding mid construction?

The short answer is yes, which can be disastrous for all concerned, says Dan Holden of HoldenCAPITAL.

National

Politics

Should you invest in the First Home Super Savers scheme?

The question for first-home buyers today is should you be investing in the government's new First Home Super Savers Scheme?

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Sydney will spend $8m on trees to cool the city

The City of Sydney will spend $8 million planting trees over 10 years to improve air quality, provide habitat for birds and wildlife, and beautify the city.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Warehouse conversion in South Melbourne for sale

This 1885 converted warehouse retains its original brick façade and is for sale through Oliver Bruce and Sarah Wood of Marshall White Albert Park.

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News Roundup

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/realestate/sold-at-last-millionaire-developer-roy-medich-sells-denham-court-mansion-for-over-3-million-after-being-listed-for-nearly-six-years/story-fnhytr0m-1227190750772

Millionaire's home finally sells after 6 years

Millionaire property developer Roy Medich has finally sold his Denham Court mansion in Sydney's south west after being listed for nearly six years. The property, located at 30 Cubitt Drive, sold for an unconfirmed figure rumoured to be over $3 million.

Herald Sun

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/150119/news-analysis-singapore-residential-property-market-remain-w

Moves to cool property market in Singapore successful

The residential property market in Singapore is expected to remain weak this year due to continued government cooling measures, say analysts. Demand continued to be adversely affected by the tighter credit markets and higher transaction costs as a result of ongoing government curbs, and transaction volumes in 2014 were half of 2013's level. Singapore's high-end residential market experienced the greatest price declines in 2014.

Global Post