Mechanical cooling should be treated as the last line of defence against climate change, not the first, says an urban heat expert following European heatwaves.
Boosted by the banking sector, the Australian share market's main index has overcome its morning losses to finish the day flat.
Reforms to slash red tape and tackle the housing supply crisis in WA are being investigated, as the state government eyes similar changes across the country.
The opposition leader will use a five-week break in parliament sittings to try and catch up to One Nation in the polls through campaigning in marginal seats.
Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.
Australia's housing market is undergoing a broad-based downturn with interest rate rises and affordability pressures denting investor confidence.
At a time when households face higher insurance premiums across the board, the industry is being warned not to penalise customers paying monthly or quarterly.
Peak bodies unanimous in condemnation of tax changes which hinder, not support, growth of new homes.
Victorian government makes move to help renters by allowing a transfer of bond payments between houses.
Peak industry body calls on governments at all levels to change tack and concentrate on building more new homes.
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