FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 15 - The Untold Story

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

The brother of a state premier was told to "relax, read a book, gym, beers" while laying low in Fiji to avoid being summoned to answer corruption allegations.

AAP · Aug 12

Senator Looks for Dividend Stocks: Latest Purchase Is Company with 673 Consecutive Monthly Payouts

When it comes to tracking the stock trading activity of members of Congress, unusual timing or committee assignments can be reasons to pay particular attention. Other times, members may be just like regular investors looking for themes, such as dividend payments.

Benzinga · Aug 11

O’Neil condemns Bragg’s ‘crazed’ press club speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

California woman refused to sell her home despite repeated lucrative offers; developers eventually built a 246-unit apartment complex around her house covering five acres

Carolyn Carter had spent 50 years living in her modest home in Burbank, California, when a major residential development began transforming the neighbourhood around her. Properties along Hollywood Way were being acquired by the Chandler Group, and more than two dozen of Carter's neighbours agreed to sell their homes. Carter,…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Mayor Mamdani Sent 17,000 Tax Notices For His NYC Luxury Property Surcharge— Now a Judge Has Temporarily Blocked the Rollout Because of One Issue

New York City’s attempt to identify properties subject to its new pied-à-terre tax has triggered a lawsuit and temporary court block, with homeowners arguing that the city is incorrectly targeting properties held through trusts and limited liability companies.

Benzinga · Aug 11

French homebuyers rethink choices after heatwaves

PARIS - After multiple severe heatwaves in a single summer, French residents are increasingly factoring high temperatures into their home searches, realtors say, bumping up features such as shutters, air conditioning and indirect sunlight on their priority lists.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% but threatens more hikes if needed

In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this year

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

House price falls weighing on economic growth, RBA says

The deterioration in Australia's housing market will help slow the economy and get inflation back under control, the Reserve Bank says.

AAP · Aug 11

Homeowners Sue Mamdani Over NYC's Chaotic New Tax on Luxury Second Homes — And Two of Them Are Family of a Political Rival

Three New York City homeowners are suing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration over the rollout of a new tax on luxury second homes, arguing the city's public database and mailed notices swept up thousands of full-time residents who don't actually owe the surcharge. Two of the three plaintiffs are the wife…

Latin Times · Aug 10

Plans for Wembley hospital to be demolished and replaced with 100 homes get green light

The Old Wembley Hospital operated within the existing buildings on the site from 1928 until 2000

Evening Standard · Aug 10