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As a journalist, Cathy Owens has always been interested in writing about the business world. She aims to keep her readers up-to-date on current events and trends in the business world, without sacrificing the journalistic integrity that made her want to be a writer in the first place.

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The great debate: should the real estate industry shut down over Christmas?

For Victorian group Jellis Craig, staying open offers a strategic advantage in a market that never truly sleeps. Business and mindset coach Hermione Gardiner, argues for a more balanced approach, warning against the risks of overworking teams or fully shutting down. In this two-sided discussion, we offer insights from both camps on what’s best for […]

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Tara L Christianson appointed as National Customer Training Manager at REA Group

Ms Christianson, who was previously serving as REA’s Digital Strategist, brings decades of experience in residential real estate and digital strategy to her new role. “We’re doubling down on service, committed to helping you get bigger, better results,” Ms Christianson said. “This new structure is about creating better employee experiences so that we can create

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Master Builders Australia announces 2024 National Excellence winners

Billbergia (NSW) Pty Ltd claimed the National Construction Master Builder of the Year Award for their impressive 88 Walker project in North Sydney, the area’s tallest tower at 180 meters. The 50-level mixed-use commercial building features a signature cantilever expanding floorspace from 4,000m2 to 22,800m2 and achieved a 5-star Greenstar rating. Havendeen secured the National

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Helping agents unlock growth through smart financial planning

Wayne has spent decades in real estate, both as an agent and in national franchise management, and he knows the challenges that agency owners face when it comes to truly understanding their finances.  With Agent Profit Planner, he’s created a tool that helps real estate agencies transform financial insight into actionable growth. “My career started

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Lebanon had 'no say in the decision to go to war,' foreign minister says

Lebanon’s foreign minister on Thursday defended Hezbollah’s presence in the region, but said his country had “no say in the decision to go to war” with Israel. Speaking to CNBC’s Dan Murphy, Abdallah Bou Habib vowed to uphold a U.S.-France brokered cease-fire that is already showing signs of strain, and said he will seek foreign

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Mexico warns Trump tariffs would kill 400,000 U.S. jobs, threatens retaliation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks after reading a letter to be sent to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, warning that tariffs would cause inflation and job losses in both countries, at National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, November 26, 2024.  Presidencia De Mexico | Via Reuters Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate

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Russian central bank takes desperate stand to halt collapsing ruble and fierce inflation

In a bid to stave off red-hot inflation, Russia’s central bank halted all foreign currency purchases for the remainder of the year, while actively selling Chinese yuan, in hopes of propping up the ruble. The ruble—currently worth a fraction of a penny—hit lows on Wednesday not seen since the start of the Ukraine war. The

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Keira Knightley, who got an agent at 6, says her daughters will focus on academics, not acting: ‘You need those pieces of paper saying you’re smart’

Growing up in a family of writers and actors, Kiera Knightley couldn’t understand why—at the age of three years old—she didn’t have an agent like her parents. The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actress finally got her wish three years later, and from the age of six to sixteen landed a number of small television roles.

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How to watch NFL games on Thanksgiving 2024 live online for free—and without cable

While traditions come and go, there may be none so lasting as watching the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving. Every year of the team’s existence—with the exception of 1939 to 1944, when the world was preoccupied with World War II—the Lions have been a part of Thanksgiving games. And since 2016, they’ve lost every single

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