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The magic touch: how healthy are massages actually?

While they can be seen as a luxury, massages are often part of healthcare – here’s how they affect physical and mental health

The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2025

California voters consider controversial vacation homes tax in iconic Lake Tahoe area

Voters in the scenic mountain town of South Lake Tahoe in Northern California are considering a tax on vacation homes

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

A New York Housing Grand Bargain?

Plus: Problems for Saudi Arabia's The Line, Hawaii considers a short-term rental crackdown, and when affordable housing mandates get you less affordable housing.

Reason · Apr 9, 2024

National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern to close next week leaving staff 'heartbroken'

Community members and staff of an Indigenous social enterprise in inner Sydney that provides health and wellbeing services are left "heartbroken" by the decision to shut the non-profit organisation down.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Indigenous leaders lament debate over $25m Harbour Bridge flag plan

Indigenous leaders say a debate about the cost of installing a third flag pole on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which also includes the refurbishment and replacement of two existing poles, is being used to divide people.

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022