Councils fear data centres ‘coming at us’ on prime land
Local councils have called for state and federal governments to crack down on data centre developments, as potential residential land is snapped up.
The challenge of finding a new home
Local councils have called for state and federal governments to crack down on data centre developments, as potential residential land is snapped up.
Australia's labour market is still tight, and the unemployment rate likely needs to go up to ease persistent pressure on inflation, Michele Bullock says.
Most Australians want to be able to siphon from their superannuation before retirement to purchase homes as the coalition teeters on the issue.
Using super as collateral in securing a home loan could let workers enjoy the best of retirement and the property market, a senator argues.
Economists have panned Treasury's heroic productivity assumption, which underpins forecasts of rising living standards and economic growth.
Global conflict, a rapidly ageing population, the energy transition and AI will likely define Australia's next 40 years, Treasury says.
Australians can expect to live well into their 80s within four decades, but an aging population will pose increasing challenges for governments.
Unemployment data is not expected to deter the Reserve Bank from hiking interest rates for a fourth time in 2026 when it meets later in September.
Data firm says 'shortfall was due to fewer new listings coming on to the market and fewer vendors decided to sell by auction'.
Major advocacy groups come together in condemnation of government's proposed tax reforms.