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Policy changes help drive new first home buyer loans up almost 7%
Federal policy changes have helped to drive the size of new first home buyer loans up by 6.8% for the three months ending in December 2025. And a record 8.5% growth in the size of loans was driven mainly by […]
Nuclear submarine yard project in SA given a $3.9bn down payment as governments power ahead
A nuclear submarine yard project at Osborne, South Australia, has had $3.9 billion put down on it as a down payment by the federal government. The state and federal governments are proceeding with the project amid persistent US doubts over […]
Origin opens to NZ, English Test players after eligibility rules change
State of Origin will see New Zealand and English Test players line up for NSW or Qld after changes to the eligibility rules were announced. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) said on Monday the “modernisation” of Origin eligibility is […]
Egyptian artifacts taken from Qld museum recovered as man faces court
The theft of Egyptian artifacts from a small Qld museum has seen a man face court in South-East Queensland today. Queensland Police says officers from Moreton North Property Crime Taskforce have charged a 52-year-old man with multiple offences. He was […]
Scottish fortunes smile on NZ’s Highlanders and Scotland’s Test team
Scottish rugby luck ran true on both sides on the planet over the weekend. In Dunedin, the Scottish-themed Highlanders kicked-off the season with an upset win over defending champions Crusaders. In the Six Nations, Scotland upset England 31-20 to claim […]
Auckland to host NRL Origin game at All Blacks citadel in 2027
Auckland is to host a State of Origin game at Eden Park next season as New Zealand changed its planning rules to allow for a night game. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) made the announcement in Auckland with New […]
Stadium curfews lifted amid Qld push for live events
Stadium curfews have been pushed back to allow for later finishing times for concerts and other live events. The state government says its new Major Sports Facilities Bill which changed event laws will help them prepare for the 2032 Summer Olympic-Paralympic Games. […]
Lawnton flatwater precinct ‘good to go’ if new 2032 Olympics rowing venue is needed
A flatwater rowing precinct at Lawnton has been thrown up as an optional venue for rowing at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Moreton Bay Council says the precinct is a ‘solid alternative’ for rowing and paddle sports at the Games […]
Dementia growth ‘means Australia needs a 10-year national plan in 2026′
Dementia is likely to affect almost 450,000 Australians in 2026 and is expected to more than double in the next 40 years, new data reveals. Dementia Australia (DA) says 446,500 Australians are currently affected by the condition with more than […]
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