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Senior property manager at Raine & Horne Maroubra Alex Portnov began an “8am energising session” for his team by dancing to a David Guetta’s “Play Hard” which features Ne-Yo and Akon.

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Visitors are rewarded with sacred rituals that touch the heart and soul. Photo / Getty Images On your next trip to Bali, don’t just observe Balinese culture while sipping cocktails on the sand ...