Melissa Iaria

#Freelancejournalist & #Freelancewriter | Ex-Senior Reporter, News Corp & Australian Associated Press | Lifestyle, Travel, News: [email protected]

[Melissa Iaria @Mel_Iaria]

BREAKING: Some personal news! After two years as a senior reporter at News Corp's inaugural breaking newswire, I've moved onto freelancing full time! I'm available for news, features and other writing gigs. #freelancing #freelancewriter #freelancejobs #freelancers

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Inside the colossal pub renovations fit for a Biblical hero -- https://t.co/4fqgiH4Tgy

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He struck gold with a $13.9 million home lottery win, but now, a retired grandfather is reluctantly putting his stunning ocean-view prize on the market https://t.co/a5LjvVczVV

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A Melbourne strip once dubbed the world’s coolest will get a McDonalds by the end of the year – but locals fear it will threaten the neighbourhood’s unique community spirit. https://t.co/Q82gmiMNBJ

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Period enthusiasts are spending big to breathe new life into modest historic homes as part of a wave of inner-city reinvention. https://t.co/u1E5K87vwV

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Launching his first fuel station in Melbourne last week, billionaire Adrian Portelli reveals he is already eyeing a second site in the city’s west. https://t.co/oYeRNPRGES

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Melbourne’s last operational dairy farm is for sale and local and overseas interest is speculating on its future development potential. https://t.co/UKnEHUz7GZ

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Is this Australia's best "Shouse'? https://t.co/nwGDEL9yU9

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I've spent the last three Euro summers in Greece, and on a ferry from Milos to Athens, I learn more about Greek democracy than I do in any museum. My story for Escape: https://t.co/ExHzqJpjxA

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Live next door to the Prime Minister! https://t.co/dasEL9sJ6Q

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Inside Nonno's house: Filmmaker's callout sparks nostalgia for Italian-Australian homes https://t.co/cH13oSGnzh

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I was alone in Albania about about to die of a cat scratch ... or was I? https://t.co/aRqJaKDJLd

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The new urban oasis: The sky-high Sydney apartment pools creating a sanctuary in the city https://t.co/0HLfPoUgVo

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Australia’s annual inflation has climbed to 3.8%, eliminating hopes for a Christmas rate cut: https://t.co/8DuV6cxuoz

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The upcoming Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales frenzy is set to cause a spike in retail spending this month, alongside a slight uptick in bargains snapped up online: https://t.co/2WHLbswU33

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The idea of high-speed rail linking Newcastle to Sydney edged closer to reality this month. So what will that mean for house prices along the proposed line?https://t.co/wtpmi8Hi1A

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From July 2026, real estate agents will become reporting entities under anti-money laundering reforms. Australia's top real estate body has told a parliamentary inquiry educating the industry and consumers about the changes is a priority. https://t.co/JDxj06hYtx

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In recent years spending around Black Friday and Cyber Monday has shifted, says CBA head of Australian economics, Belinda Allen, as retailers extend discounting through October and November.https://t.co/Q3fR1NVa5C

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A historic village featuring one of Canberra’s best-known heritage buildings is up for grabs, spanning almost 12,000sqm and offering a blank canvas for inspired developers. https://t.co/eJgaCpbReZ

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A historic bakery that once delivered bread by horse and cart is now for sale. Built over a century ago by Swiss-Italians migrants, the bakery and adjoining house reflect the early multicultural foundations of Australia. https://t.co/ym5op5YBsp

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A tropical beach shack with 'Palm Beach vibes' and a croc-proof fence is set for street record: https://t.co/qo25x3sqeP