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Samantha HealyQLD Regional Real Estate Editor

Samantha Healy has been a News Corp journalist for nearly 14 years, having covered everything from crime and court to natural disasters and the downright bizarre. Her roles have included North QLD Correspondent, Townsville Bulletin Digital Editor and QLD Real Estate Editor.

Samantha Healy

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Brisbane

Insurance nightmare: ‘We could have died’

A young Aussie family who couldn’t afford basic insurance has been left with almost nothing after their home was destroyed by a fallen tree.

Brisbane

$11k-plus: The ‘outrageous’ cost to insure a Qld home revealed

Weather events are pushing home insurance premiums beyond affordability for Queenslanders, reaching more than $11,000 a year.

QLD

Aussie billionaire’s luxury estate sets a new sales record

Aussie Amart furniture founder John Van Lieshout has sold his country estate for a new record price, with the property snapped up by a well-heeled local family.

Brisbane

‘Nothing has changed’: Derelict house to go under the hammer

It was dubbed the ‘worst house’ and now, nearly four years after it sold under the hammer for $2,005,000, this uninhabitable hovel will test the auction market again this weekend.

National

Kamala Harris to jet to Aus for odd reason

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invite to come to Australia, which has everyone talking about the surprise appointment.

QLD

Aussie home has epic ‘Area 51’ motocross track

Epic is the only way to described this luxury Aussie estate, which comes with its very own ‘Area 51’ motocross track, Ned Kelly Bar and games room. See the riders in action!

National

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 19, 2024: Truck drivers cause traffic congestion along Greensbporough Road as they campaign for better pay. Picture: NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Park that! Would you pay $150,000 for a car park?

A new report has revealed the eyewatering amount Aussies are paying to park their car in the city, with vacant spaces listed for sale for up to $150,000.

Wow

Heritage estate visited by royalty sold for a princely profit

A heritage homestead visited by royalty is now under offer, with the property understood to have changed hands for a princely sum. Find out how much.

National

Australians can expect to see some movement this year.

RBA-cut effect: Aus’ house price prediction exposed

Fresh new data has shown what Australians could expect to happen with house prices across the country..

National

25/1-19 Poinciana Street, Holloways Beach already under offer

Top investments spots for yield and capital growth revealed

Australia’s top 10 investment locations have been revealed, offering both higher yields and potential for future capital growth. See why they made the list.

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