Melbourne morning briefing

Rogue agents accused of scheme to fleece landowners

Good morning, Melbourne. Sunday is here, overcast and 10 degrees - a day for catching up on the week's biggest stories.

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Rogue real estate agents accused of deceiving landowners in scheme to sell to mates
A syndicate of rogue real estate agents has been accused of deceiving landowners in a scheme to sell to associates. Several agents in the group have amassed significant fortunes and openly boast about trophy homes, lavish overseas holidays and expensive cars.
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The tree-change town where house prices have plunged $133,000
Home buyers in a charming regional tree-change town could expect a six-figure discount on typical properties, or much more for some top-end listings, as house prices have plunged $133,000.
theage.com.au
‘Terrifying attack’: Accused rapist allegedly ambushed woman working from home
A man accused of forcing his way into a woman's home and raping her has denied a string of sexual assaults in Melbourne's outer west, including one at a nearby school.
theage.com.au
No Goodes: Booing is on the Crows to arrest
Action is required to address the Isaac Quaynor saga involving booing, with one hoping the issue doesn't stretch into the finals if Adelaide meet Collingwood, or into next year.
theage.com.au