Weekend figures show that almost 55% of homes at auction in Australia were sold, indicating a slight increase in auction clearances after weeks below 50%.

Australian cancer specialist Richard Scolyer, who became a test case for a world-first experimental treatment, has died at the age of 59. His passing marks the end of a courageous battle with cancer and a significant contribution to medical research.

Richard Scolyer, a distinguished cancer expert, has passed away at the age of 59. His groundbreaking melanoma research in Australia significantly influenced the treatment he received for his own brain tumor, a journey he openly shared with the public.