Cyber security threats rise as AI menace gathers pace
Australia's security chief is warning technology users to prepare for a future wave of cyber security attacks driven by artificial intelligence.
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Technology
'Take action': alert as cyber outages set to intensify
Australians are being warned to get used to compromised cybersecurity as the number of threats soar and outdated technology offers opportunities for hackers.
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Property
More houses available but selling them is still tough
Auction clearance rates are still low despite volumes improving across the country, especially in Melbourne, which had a surge in homes going under the hammer.
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Property
Cheaper properties showing higher rate of price decline
Economist says prices for cheaper houses are falling faster and 'the main driver of this is the Budget's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax and the subsequent withdrawal of investors'.
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Economy
Government housing funds will be scrapped by the coalition
Opposition leader says 'it is absolutely critical at this time to control spending, ensure the economy grows faster than spending, in order to bring down inflation and interest rates'.
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Economy
Reserve Bank to reflect heavily on new CPI data ahead of rate decision
CommBank says 'we expect underlying inflation to improve beyond the September quarter, but only gradually, with a risk that progress may be too slow for the RBA'.
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General
Western Sydney path to economic success takes off
New airport begins operations but peak advocacy group says 'the ultimate prize will be the jobs, investment and economic activity that can be built around it'.
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Economy
Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data
Stars have aligned for central bank watchers, with the Reserve Bank’s top brass set to appear at a Senate hearing as crucial inflation data drops.
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Economy
Runways to riches? WSA a billion-dollar bet
Australia’s first new international airport in 30 years is ready to take flight but now shoulders the weight of great economic promises built around it.
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Economy
‘Look to the sky’: historic second Sydney airport opens
Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first commercial passengers on Sunday after decades of planning and years of construction.
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Property
Federal funding is needed in NSW
Advocacy group says ‘NSW cannot afford to waste any more time securing the funding needed to deliver more homes’.
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Regulation
Drop in business is a real threat for conveyancers
AIC NSW boss says sales of units and homes are falling ‘because your investors have completely gone’.
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Property
Doom and gloom: House prices on downward spiral
Leading economists are saying ‘this would be Australia’s largest nominal housing downturn in over 40 years’.
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Property
Land lease trend: The groundswell of support
Conveyancers will be the winners as the property industry see a surge in land lease develop, according to the Property Council of Australia.
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Regulation
Sector to reflect, reset and reload as market uncertainty bites
What we’ve seen and how we will handle what’s coming down the pike: Australian Conveyancer’s What’s Next? event will put AI, the economy and the AML/CTF overhaul on the agenda in Sydney this November.
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Property
Bushfire bill blows out to $6b a year as climate warms
Researchers have put a figure on the growing toll of bushfires in Australia but say better preparation could prevent billions of dollars in losses.
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Property
Few affordable homes go to those in need
Without a national definition of affordable housing, rents are often set too high and affordable homes seldom go to those who need it, a think tank reports.
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Technology
Websites may go dark as critical fix prepared
Major cybersecurity warnings have been issued after serious vulnerabilities were identified in widely used software, with Cloudflare reporting early attacks.
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Property
New property data shows record house price decline
Expert says ‘we need to make some robust policy decisions that are not going to be popular at a national level’.
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Economy
Sunshine State beautiful one day, perfect the next
Economist says ‘it used to be Sydney, then Melbourne, then Brisbane. Now I think it’s Sydney, Brisbane’ for population destinations.
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Property
Construction costs on the improve
But Cotality says ‘timing and magnitude of future increases will depend on how domestic and global market conditions evolve’.
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Economy
Worsening inflation outlook presents ‘hard choices’
Reserve Bank deputy says inflation data due out later this month will be pivotal to any decision on interest rates.
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Property
Almost one in three to invest in anything but housing
New data shows ‘a sustained decline in investor activity ultimately means less capital flowing into the residential market’.
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Property
Chance to address ‘flaws’ in upcoming tax amendments
UDIA boss says ‘this is a critical inquiry because it is clear that the current housing tax settings simply don’t make the grade’.