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Suki Reid is a lifestyle journalist, specialising in the human side of real estate. From luxury trophy homes to quirky rental dramas, she uncovers the compelling personal narratives that define how we live.

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1 - 11 Enmore Road Newtown NSW 2042 - Newtown Oporto to be converted into McDonald's

McDonald’s has not operated in Newtown since its former restaurant closed in 1998.

Newtown, NSW, 2042

McDonald’s pushes ahead with Newtown store after years of opposition

Aldi Automated Distribution Centre in Bradfield, Western Sydney.

The centre is under construction at Bradfield, Western Sydney. 

ALDI unveils $1 billion-plus automated logistics hub in Western Sydney

Sydney's industrial economic rents are now between 30 and 43 per cent above current average prime net face rents

Power and water usage is a common community concern about incoming data centres.

Goodman scraps $1.2 billion Sydney data centre amid backlash

Shot of a group of seniors having tea out in the garden of a retirement home

Occupancy for retirement communities in Australia was at 95 per cent in 2025.

Australian seniors face 50-year housing supply gap

The historic Royal Hotel in Harrisville. 

Historic Royal Hotel Harrisville listed for $1.8m-plus in Scenic Rim

The resort is selling management rights for $3.35 million. 

Port Douglas, QLD, 4877

Port Douglas pool resort management rights listed for $3.35 million

41 George Street was an office building for more than 40 years and is now student accomodation.

Australian prime office vacancy is forecast to drop to 10.6 per cent by 2030.

Australian office market splits as prime vacancy shrinks

Turtle Cove Resort has come to the market with strong community ties intact.

Iconic Turtle Cove Beach Resort attracts global buyer interest

Melbourne, Australia - April 19, 2019: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 

The AFL Grand Final had a crowd of 100,023.

Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Melbourne hotel occupancy surges as interstate fans travel for AFL grand final

Myer-anchored Ballarat shopping centre offered for first time in 30 years

Oct 02, 2026 | Suki Reid

McDonald’s pushes ahead with Newtown store after years of opposition

Oct 01, 2026 | Natalie Babic

ALDI unveils $1b-plus automated distribution centre in Western Sydney

Oct 01, 2026 | Kate Jones

Community backlash a precedent for future data centres

Oct 01, 2026 | Kate Jones

Huge demand, low returns: the problem with Australia’s senior-living sector

Oct 01, 2026 | Dan Stapleton

Complete with three resident ghosts: Historic Scenic Rim pub listed for $1.8m-plus

Oct 01, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

A lagoon and a livelihood: Port Douglas pool resort listed for $3.35m

Oct 01, 2026 | Thomas Hounslow

Australia has plenty of empty offices. So why is a shortage looming?

Oct 01, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

Adults-only Turtle Cove Beach Resort listed for sale

Sep 30, 2026 | Layton Holley

AFL grand final beats Australian Open, NFL for Melbourne hotel demand

Sep 30, 2026 | Layton Holley

Myer-anchored Ballarat shopping centre offered for first time in 30 years

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Oct 02, 2026 | Suki Reid

McDonald’s pushes ahead with Newtown store after years of opposition

Oct 01, 2026 | Natalie Babic

ALDI unveils $1b-plus automated distribution centre in Western Sydney

Oct 01, 2026 | Kate Jones

Community backlash a precedent for future data centres

Oct 01, 2026 | Kate Jones

Huge demand, low returns: the problem with Australia’s senior-living sector

Oct 01, 2026 | Dan Stapleton

Complete with three resident ghosts: Historic Scenic Rim pub listed for $1.8m-plus

Oct 01, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

A lagoon and a livelihood: Port Douglas pool resort listed for $3.35m

Oct 01, 2026 | Thomas Hounslow

Australia has plenty of empty offices. So why is a shortage looming?

Oct 01, 2026 | Emily Hutchinson

Adults-only Turtle Cove Beach Resort listed for sale

Sep 30, 2026 | Layton Holley

AFL grand final beats Australian Open, NFL for Melbourne hotel demand

Sep 30, 2026 | Layton Holley

Myer-anchored Ballarat shopping centre offered for first time in 30 years

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