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Melissa Iaria worked in suburban and regional journalism before joining the Australian Associated Press for a 13-year career, serving as Melbourne chief of staff and reporting on courts, politics, entertainment and everything in between. She loves breaking news, quirky stories and travel. Contact: melissa.iaria1@news.com.au

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Embrace a cosmopolitan village lifestyle between The Intersection and Five Ways, this classic terrace offers a sense of space, peace and tranquillity in a coveted leafy pocket. Enjoying a desirable north to rear aspect and brimming with natural light, it features a traditional layout with formal lounge and dining areas enhanced by high ceilings and twin gas fireplaces. There is a modern Caesarstone island kitchen with a six burner Smeg gas cooktop, while an informal dining area opens out to a private sun washed courtyard. It is placed within footsteps of shops, popular eateries and chic boutiques as well as Victoria Street's cafés and wine bars.

Sydney’s big reckoning is finally upon us

A Sydney homeowner had a “hard pill to swallow” after having to cut their asking price dramatically, despite 90 people viewing their property.

Interest Rates

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How much extra to pay on your mortgage

Australian homeowners have been slugged with another super-sized rate rise meaning they will need to find hundreds more to meet repayments.

Animals

Barnaby Domigan discovered the massive worm in his backyard in New Zealand. Picture: Facebook/Jo Domigan

Boy’s ’disgusting’ backyard discovery

A nine-year-old boy has made global headlines after making an incredible discovery while playing in his backyard in New Zealand.

UpdatedCrime

How cops caught notorious bikie boss

Fresh details of the arrest of Tarek Zahed have emerged a day after the notorious Comanchero bikie boss was dramatically nabbed in Sydney.

Retail

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 19, 2021: Signage outside a Coles supermarket, Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley

Coles shopper loses lettuce court battle

The Melbourne woman claimed she was injured after slipping on lettuce and fought the supermarket giant for compensation.

Costs

Shock revelation about average Aussie pay

New research has shown the huge amount of hours Aussies need to work just to pay for their living expenses.

Interest Rates

How much rate rise will cost you

Australian homeowners have been slugged with another super-sized rate rise meaning they will need to find hundreds more to meet repayments.

VIC

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 18 JANUARY 2022 : VictoriaÃs hospital system is under extreme pressure due to the covid-19 Omicron variant and a ÃCode brownÃ has been enforced.This will enable hospitals to cancel their staffs leave to ensure an adequate workforce is on hand. Ambulances parked at St VincentÃs Hospital. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Confidential minutes reveal ambulance crisis

The “crushing” demand for ambulances in one state saw a code red crisis called after an alarmingly long wait for emergency calls to be answered.

True stories

Brutal notes posted on Sydney car

A dispute over parking has spilled out into the public domain with angry neighbours joining forces to attack the “inconsiderate” resident.

Business

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos November 12, 2021: General coverage of the ASX in Sydney.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Biggest risks on bosses’ minds

A new survey has painted a picture of what the nation’s finance bosses are thinking and what they see as their biggest risks.

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