When you’re searching for an apartment, it’s smart to compare listed rents for similar buildings in your area. But you may also want to consider another lesser-used metric in your research: fair market rents. FMRs are a metric used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to determine how much money to allocate toward … Read more
THOMASTON, Maine — A Rembrandt discovered in an attic sold for $1.4 million. The 17th century painting, “Portrait of a Girl,” by Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was discovered by art appraiser and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux in an attic in an estate in Camden, Maine. A label on the back of the frame noted … Read more
Whooping cough cases have skyrocketed in Victoria, with the state’s health department labelling the worrying increase a “public health concern”. More than 10 times the number of cases has been recorded so far in 2024 than for the whole of last year, with children aged 9–12 accounting for nearly 40 per cent of all cases. … Read more
Selected Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor Market stores will soon be rebranded as part of Coles’ continued transformation of its liquor brand. Coles Liquor Group will convert nine stores across South Australia, Victoria and Queensland into Liquorland Cellars and Liquorland Warehouse stores as part of a new pilot program. The supermarket giant has been … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you are an ocean swimmer, an amateur or simply watching the Paralympics from your living room, the Paris Olympics has inspired a great number of us back in the pool. And if you haven’t yet nailed your signature style, be led by the fact Speedo’s iconic one-piece swimsuit is currently on … Read more
Millions of people living along Australia’s east coast are being warned to brace for heavier than usual rainfall in the coming months – while other areas are expecting an increased fire risk. The latest seasonal bushfire outlook, predicted above-average spring rainfall in NSW, Queensland, eastern Tasmania and far-southeast SA. However it also predicted worse-than-usual bushfire … Read more
Social media platforms are prioritising profits over keeping our children safe from predators, according to a former police officer turned child safety advocate. “It’s not if, it’s just when” predators will contact children on these platforms, Raven CEO and co-founder John Pizzuro told Scrolling 2 Death podcast host Nikki Reisberg. Raven is a non-profit lobbying … Read more
If there was a designated queen of the robot vacuum category, it would be this one. The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Turbo Robot Vacuum Cleaner sweeps, mops and features a whopping 5000pa-strong suction power. The robot vacuum is currently on sale with 33 per cent off, bringing what would normally be a $1199 machine down to … Read more
Most of us cherish the precious few minutes we spend each day on our skincare routine as it’s a time to rejuvenate and indulge in some self-care. It would seem as though men may feel a little bit differently about the need for a self-care moment and instead opt for products that are quick, easy … Read more
Australian fashion label Sass & Bide is set to shut 10 stores across the country, with multiple jobs to be cut. From October 6, the designer brand will continue to operate at just two standalone locations in Queensland, one in Victoria and another in Western Australia. Stores will close at Bondi, Miranda, Chadstone and Paddington … Read more
