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Rising Auction Clearance Rates Signal Seller's Market in Sydney and Melbourne

Sydney and Melbourne's July auction clearance rates hit 68.2% and 69.3%, respectively, exceeding 60% and signaling a potential shift to a seller's market with rising prices due to falling interest rates and low housing inventory.

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Melbourne Pro-Palestine Protest Blocked by Police, Unlike Sydney

On Sunday, approximately 25,000 pro-Palestine protestors in Melbourne were unexpectedly blocked by police from crossing the King Street Bridge, unlike a similar protest in Sydney that proceeded without incident, sparking concerns of inconsistent policing and potential bias.

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Pro-Palestine Protests to Shut Down Melbourne and Sydney Bridges

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters will block Melbourne's King Street Bridge and Sydney's Harbour Bridge on Sunday to protest Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting a significant police response to maintain order and ensure public safety.

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Five Arrested in Melbourne Underworld Murder

Five men were arrested in Melbourne on Thursday in connection with the October 7, 2023, daylight murder of Robert Issa at Craigieburn Central shopping centre; police believe they were foot soldiers and the investigation into those who ordered the hit is ongoing.

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Point Cook Daycare Rapist Sentenced to 15 Years

A 50-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison for repeatedly raping a seven-year-old girl at his wife's Point Cook daycare between February 2021 and August 2022; investigations into alleged childcare abuse in the area continue.

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Perth Housing Market Booms on Population Surge

Perth's median house price soared by 6.5% to $855,395, driven by strong population growth (2.4%) from both interstate and overseas migration (45,124 net increase), with affordable suburbs under $1 million seeing the most significant gains, particularly those near the city center; this contrasts with...

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Melbourne Neo-Nazi March Results in Assault, Police Intervention

On Saturday, over 100 neo-Nazis from the National Socialist Network (NSN) marched through Melbourne's CBD, resulting in a 26-year-old man being assaulted; police, despite a planned intervention, allowed the march to continue before dispersing the group at Flagstaff Gardens.

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Repeated Vandalism at Melbourne Synagogue Fuels Antisemitism Concerns

A masked man repeatedly vandalized Melbourne's oldest synagogue, the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, five times since March, prompting concerns about rising antisemitism and its impact on Australia's international reputation.

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Melbourne Rail Loop: Insufficient Active Transport Planning Risks Project Failure

Melbourne's $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) aims to reduce car use but faces criticism for insufficient walking and cycling infrastructure, potentially hindering its ability to meet ambitious modal shift targets by 2041; councils and advocates highlight missed opportunities to create wider cy...

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Arson Attacks Target Businesses of Alleged Drug Importer with Bikie Ties

On July 27, 2024, two Melbourne panel beating businesses owned by David Deicke, an alleged drug importer with Comanchero bikie ties, were targeted in arson attacks, resulting in multiple vehicles being torched; police suspect the incidents are linked.

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Antisemitic Abuse Reported at Melbourne Museum

At Melbourne's Museum, high school students allegedly subjected Jewish elementary school children to antisemitic abuse, prompting an investigation by Museums Victoria and raising concerns about hate speech and inaction from some educators.

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Melbourne Developers Call for Flexible Apartment Design Rules

Melbourne developers are urging the Victorian government to relax strict apartment design rules to boost housing supply and affordability, arguing that current regulations stifle innovation and limit housing diversity.

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