Four win $5 million each as Powerball $20m jackpot splits

Four lottery players split Thursday's $20 million Powerball jackpot equally, claiming $5 million each in the second four-way share of the top prize in a decade.

Why it mattersEach winner gains $5 million, enough to reshape immediate life plans like retiring, paying off a home, and taking time off work.

AustraliaAustralian lottery players face rare odds of sharing a jackpot with three others, and one mystery winner still hasn't been located by lottery officials.

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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.