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Bridey Drake. Woman holding blue patterned garment on clothing rack, smiling

School dropout with dyslexia launches global fashion business for $900

Content creator started Night Sweet Thing at 18 with $900 and now runs a global empire.

Why it mattersHer story shows young people that success doesn't need formal qualifications or perfect planning; it needs backing yourself and starting anyway.

AustraliaDrake is one of Australia's biggest content creators and her brand employs people locally while representing Australian creativity globally.

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Sydney and Melbourne luxury homes slide past 10 per cent from peak

Top-tier homes fell more than 10.7 per cent in Sydney and more than 10.5 per cent in Melbourne; low-priced properties held steady.

Why it mattersProperty investors and high-end sellers are bearing the brunt; tight affordability and investor caution could weigh on the broader market.