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Carolina Myer is a writer, editor, and digital media strategist who's been working in the news industry since she was 21. She writes about sports, education, and tech—and she's a huge geek.

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Sir Robert Menzies’ historic Melbourne residence up for sale at $9 million

Located at 8-10 Howard Street, Kew, the grand five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence sits on 1,874 square metres in the prestigious Studley Park precinct. Domain reported that Mr Menzies and his wife Pattie lived in the home for two decades, raising their children Kenneth, Ian, and Heather there – including during his first tenure as Prime Minister […]

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Should you ever negotiate your commission as a real estate agent?

“Want to win every commission conversation?” That’s the question real estate coach Cameron Ure tackles as he breaks down the different types of sellers agents face. Plus, how to handle even the toughest negotiators. He says some sellers need education and transparency, while others already recognise an agent’s value. Then there are the skeptics, who

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Kim Kardashian called him a Texas death row inmate on Instagram. He wasn't, and he's suing

Last February, Kim Kardashian shared a photo of Ivan Cantu on social media, saying he was a death row inmate and that state of Texas would execute him in two days. Neither were true. The Cantu shared in the photo is a resident of Westchester, N.Y., and has not been sentenced to death for double

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ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal

ESPN’s coverage of Major League Baseball is headed to the bottom of the ninth. The Walt Disney Co.-owned sports broadcasting giant and MLB on Thursday night separately announced an end to their long association after the season that begins next month. The network and league had been in discussions to restructure the TV rights deal,

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Agents warned about social media rental scams

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has identified a concerning trend where scammers are copying legitimate rental listings and modifying them with altered rental prices, tenancy conditions, and false contact information to deceive potential tenants. The scammers’ tactics have become increasingly sophisticated, with fraudsters creating convincing duplicates of genuine property listings that can be

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'Ugly Betty' alum Eric Mabius arrested on suspicion of battery in Florida bar brawl

Actor Eric Mabius, who starred in the hit ABC series “Ugly Betty” and several Hallmark movies, was arrested early Thursday morning in Florida’s Nassau County. The “Resident Evil” and “Welcome to the Dollhouse” actor, 53, was booked on two misdemeanor charges: battery and resisting a law enforcement officer without violence, according to the Nassau County

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Paolo Boni joins Place Redcliffe Peninsula

The Announcement: Record-breaking agent Paolo Boni has joined forces with Place Redcliffe Peninsula, reuniting with Principal Jess Culling in a move set to strengthen the agency’s presence in Burpengary East. Mr Boni brings nearly two decades of experience and deep community connections to the role. His recent achievements include breaking the Burpengary East suburb record

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Ken Baker joins PRD as Business Development Manager

The Announcement: PRD Real Estate has appointed experienced real estate professional Ken Baker as Business Development Manager to drive their bold franchise growth strategy. Mr Baker will work alongside current Business Development Manager Conrad Nissirios to accelerate recruitment and acquisition across the network. With an extensive background spanning real estate, banking, and franchising, Mr Baker

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