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Mackenzie Scott is a property and general news reporter based in Brisbane. Prior to joining The Australian in 2018, she was the editorial coordinator at NewsMediaWorks, covering media and publishing, and editor at travel and lifestyle website Xplore Sydney.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER, 3, 2020: A couple is seen overlooking the skyline of CBD Sydney, at Moore Park West. Sydney has recorded its hottest Spring day in 25 years, with temperatures surpassing 30 degrees. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi

Builders call for further stimulus

Home builders have called for the Morrison government to extend the HomeBuilder scheme to tide the industry over.

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Foreman Nick Mus, of Morbuild Builders, is seen working on a house renovation in Brisbane, Thursday, June 4, 2020. The Federal Government will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate their homes, in an effort to boost demand in the construction sector and keep builders employed. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

Metricon Australia’s number one builder after year’s tough start

Construction company Metricon Homes has emerged as the country’s most prolific builder for the fifth year in a row after the home building industry faced a tough start to an already dreary year.

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Moelis Australia Hotel Management CEO Dan Brady. The company has taken ownership of The Beach Hotel in Byron Bay.

Redcape turns on dividend tap

The company’s portfolio of gaming pubs in western Sydney is performing in the face of the virus.

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21/09/2020 : Doug and Jan Carroll in their high end luxury home they are selling in the sought after suburb of Hamilton, Brisbane. Brisbane seems to be experiencing a luxury housing boom due to southern states buyers wanting to move north due to Covid issues. Pic Lyndon Mechielsen

Luxury seekers lead stampede north

A life of luxury is in demand in Brisbane, with top-end properties setting the benchmark for sales and rents.

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Liverpool Plains grain farmer John Hamparsum inspects his best-ever canola crop on his property south east of Gunnedah. Picture by Peter Lorimer.

Harvest hallelujah! Good rain brings relief

Farmers across large swaths of the country are set for their best harvest in three years, with heavy rainfall across NSW dragging the state out of prolonged drought.

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Auctioneer Fabian Sanelli, who has converted both his garage and a study into auction studios during Melbourne's lockdowns.Picture: Jay Town

Diminutive auction activity cannot generate clearance

CoreLogic hasn’t declared a preliminary auction clearance rate for Melbourne after less than a dozen homes went to auction.

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Overnight ride along with the Rapid Action Patrol Unit in Townsville. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Police shoot man dead

A man was allegedly shot multiple times by police on QLD’s Russell Island after reportedly approaching cops with a weapon.

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Politics

Steven Miles & Dr Jannette Young Queensland's Chief Health Officer, press conference during a press conference at Parliament House. Pic Peter Wallis

Border to open to ACT residents

Queensland will lift its controversial border restrictions with the ACT next Friday.

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It’s a swell time on Sunshine Coast

Competition for property on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is heating up, with three luxury deals sealed this month.

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16/09/2020Brittani-Anne Lea and her partner Matthew Watt (their land is right up the back behind them) have purchased in the first stage at Cedar WoodsÃ Solaris Private Estate in Forrestdale.Pic Colin Murty The Australian

Get ready for a two-speed housing market

Perth and Brisbane are set to pull ahead of Sydney and Melbourne in the house price stakes as the economy gradually recovers from COVID-19.

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