Lucy Bendell in her new home.

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How I bought my first home at 23

Opinion: Many young people no longer even consider owning a home, but Lucy Bendell explains how it can be done.

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The claim was dismissed, with the judge saying the complaint made "no sense".

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Pair tried to sue ANZ for $2m over debiting unpaid rates

High Court Judge David Boldt said the claim was “choked with pseudo-law” common in the sovereign citizen movement.

Northcross Takeaways.

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Man attacked outside takeaway after asking pair to respect queue

Police say the pair returned with weapons after initially leaving the scene and have since been charged.

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Rescuers conduct search and rescue operation on the site of the landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing. (Source: Huang Wei/Xinhua via AP)

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Southwest China landslide, people trapped, rescue efforts underway

State broadcaster CCTV said at least eight people were rescued from the debris.

Charles Frederick Goldie work is called Lost in Thought, Ngāheke, An Arawa Chieftain and is being auctioned this weekend. 

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Art experts doubt Goldie painting selling for $420,000 is real

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A homemade vehicle fitted with the body of a child's ride-in car. (Source: South Australia Police)

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Man driving child's ride-on car stopped by police in Australia

Officer Beau Lamarre-Condon reportedly helped locate the bodies of the couple he’s accused of killing.

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Black Caps lose batting coach Luke Ronchi to Big Bash role

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Iran launched new missile attacks against US-allied nations in the Middle East, including Qatar, a key mediator in the war.

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Sir Bill Birch.

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