Mortgage cliff looms as cheap loans expire
Housing affordability has taken a hit from rising mortgage rates and spiralling inflation, bringing an end to the property boom, but buyers are more prepared.
- December 07, 2022 11:18 AM AEDT
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'Truth telling' began with Redfern speech
As Australia prepares for the Voice referendum, Professor Megan Davis looks back at the words Paul Keating spoke 30 years ago today at Sydney's Redfern Park.
- December 07, 2022 11:15 AM AEDT
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Health ministers to meet on virus surge
Mark Butler will meet with state and territory counterparts on ways to reduce hospital strain from increased COVID-19 cases.
- December 07, 2022 11:10 AM AEDT
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Work starts on nation-first mRNA facility
Biotech giant Moderna's first mRNA vaccine facility in Australia is due to open in 2024, and will produce 100 million vaccine doses per year.
- December 07, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT
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Economy up 0.6 per cent in third quarter
Aggressive interest rate hikes have done little to slow growth in the September quarter, with the economy expanding by 0.6 per cent over the three months.
- December 07, 2022 11:07 AM AEDT
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Sydney needs koala belt in planning future
A major push for new housing in NSW has failed to protect the state's trees and wildlife, environmental campaigners say.
- December 07, 2022 10:34 AM AEDT
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Australian children failing fitness tests
Four out of five Australian kids are not getting enough exercise, prompting calls for a national plan to encourage them to get off screens and be more active.
- December 07, 2022 10:33 AM AEDT
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Compo claim win after dog walking injury
A Hydro Tasmania worker who broke his leg while dog walking has been awarded worker's compensation after a court ruled it happened during his employment.
- December 07, 2022 10:26 AM AEDT
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NSW man accused of filming, stalking teens
A 37-year-old man is due to face a Sydney court accused of filming teenage girls and sexually touching one at a Westfield shopping centre.
- December 07, 2022 10:24 AM AEDT
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Reported family violence cases in Vic drop
Victoria's Crime Statistics Agency says the latest family violence data shows the beginning of a return to pre-pandemic trends.
- December 07, 2022 10:11 AM AEDT
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