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‘Crossroads’: Teal MPs form new political party
Two independent federal politicians have joined forces to launch a new political party focused on countering “conflict and hate” and giving voters more choice.
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Tall towers to move to fringe areas of CBD
State opposition unveils plan for more high-rise blocks outside the normal confines of Melbourne’s city centre.
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Retirement questions a quarter of Aussies can’t answer
Aussie workers risk losing tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings after research revealed people’s stark lack of engagement in their superannuation.
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Holiday-home perks under spotlight in ATO clampdown
The tax office is planning to clamp down on holiday home tax deductions, as proposed new rules clarify the criteria for which homeowners can claim expenses.
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Christmas desperation for families facing cost struggle
Half of all Australians are concerned about affording Christmas as housing constraints and rising costs push millions to reach out to charities for help.
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‘Historic’ native title claim lodged for major city
A native title claim over an area that includes Melbourne has been lodged by traditional owners seeking recognition for their connection to the land.
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Home scheme extension set to open more doors
Lifting the caps in an expanded government home-buying scheme will open the door for more first-time buyers, but it also risks fast-tracking price rises.
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Overseas rates decision to dominate domestic chatter
Australian investors and markets will keenly monitor how Donald Trump’s tariffs impact the US Federal Reserve’s outlook for future interest rate cuts.
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Red tape ‘deadening’ nation’s ability to build houses
Governments need to review their housing construction regulations to address sluggish productivity if they want to fix housing affordability, a report says.
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Aussies with HECS debts to get easier mortgage access
Home ownership will be easier for Australians with outstanding student debt after financial regulators promised to update their guidance on lending restrictions.
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Aussies opt for regional living, pushing up home prices
A continued shift of Australians moving to regional towns for lifestyle reasons has boosted property prices at the expense of capital city values.
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New state emerges as nation’s best-performing economy
Western Australia’s economy has topped CommSec’s State of the States report for the first time in a decade.
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Aussies paying more as rents spike across the nation
Sydney experienced the steepest rise in house rents followed closely by Perth, which had the highest increases for unit rents.