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HomeBuilder and first home buyer grants made housing less affordable says Reserve Bank

Government subsidies such as first home buyer grants and HomeBuilder have boosted demand for homes and helped push up house prices, with "pervasive" impacts on housing outcomes for some Australians, according to the Reserve Bank.

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Australia's government urges China to remove trade barriers

Australia’s new government has urged China to lift trade sanctions if it wants to reset a bilateral relationship that plumbed new depths under the previous administration

The Independent UK

Investigation reveals tracking by EdTech of millions of Australian school students during COVID lockdowns

A global study into the murky world of student data during COVID-19 lockdowns finds more than 4 million Australian school students were at risk of unprecedented tracking and surveillance during remote learning.

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Australia's Jai Hindley closes gap to three seconds on Giro d'Italia leader Richard Carapaz after stage 16

Jai Hindley is even closer to hitting the lead in the final week of the Giro d'Italia, as the Aussie cyclist holds off race leader Richard Carapaz in a sprint finish to gain a crucial time bonus.

ABC News

More floods forecast for Australia’s east as La Niña weather pattern lingers

Bureau of Meteorology climate report points to big wet in NSW and Queensland extending for months

The Guardian - AU

Alex Hawke grants last minute residency for Geraldton nurse from UK

A Geraldton nurse has been granted permanent residency in the final hours of the Morrison government after a two-and-a-half year battle to stay in Australia.

ABC News

Australian chemical company EcoMag turning the Pilbara's waste into low-carbon plasterboard

An Australian company is working to turn industrial waste and sequestered carbon into building products like plasterboard.

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WA Health seizes 1,000 e-cigarettes from Bunbury food and beverage business in vape crackdown

Almost 1,000 nicotine vapes have been seized from a West Australian business, with the health department promising more targeted operations against suspected sellers of the illegal products.

ABC News

Independent candidate dismisses eligibility concerns – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Ukrainian war refugees in Australia face with bureaucratic hurdles to humanitarian visas

The 19-year-old and her family are happy to be safe but have no way to pay almost $2,000 for medical examinations to get temporary humanitarian visas.

ABC News

Morning mail: power bill update delayed, war crimes, Albanese meets Biden

Wednesday: Australians left in dark about electricity price rises until after election. Plus: Australian-Korean hip-hop crew 1300 shocked by their success

The Guardian - AU

Federal election: Vote count continues as Albanese returns to Australia to finalise frontbench — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks to finalise his frontbench as Labor inches closer to forming a majority government.

ABC News

Lifting the minimum wage is anything but reckless – it’s what low earners need

'Reckless and dangerous': Anthony Albanese is preparing to ask the Fair Work Commission to grant a wage rise big enough to cover inflation.

The New Daily

The election shows the conservative culture war on climate change could be nearing its end

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s shock loss to an independent running on a climate action platform wasn’t a fluke event. “Teal” independents have ousted five of Frydenberg’s colleagues, all harvesting votes from conservative heartland and all calling for more action on climate change.

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When self-driving cars crash, who's responsible? Courts and insurers need to know what's inside the 'black box'

The first serious accident involving a self-driving car in Australia occurred in March this year. A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when hit by a Tesla Model 3 in “autopilot” mode.

The Conversation

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: class prejudices, the convict stain and a corpse-bride

In our Guide to the classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

The Conversation

Soon Australian doctors will be allowed to advertise with patient testimonials – but beware the hype

It’s a common scenario: you decide to go out for dinner and fancy something different. So, you look to online reviews to help you make your dining choice.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Opportunity knocks for Australia in China

I suspect Anthony Albanese will be a better PM than he was Opposition Leader – his talents more suited to making things work than tearing things down.

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High-profile Chinese visit steps up battle for the hearts and debts of the Pacific

A draft security pact leaks as the Chinese foreign minister arrives in the Pacific to sign deals with the leaders of 11 island states, including NZ realm nations Niue and Cook Islands.

Los Angeles Times

Travel once energized Biden, but Asia trip offers little relief from political woes

TOKYO — On his fifth and final day in Asia, President Joe Biden voiced amazement that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined other leaders in Japan just a day after he was sworn in.

ABC News

Labor, Greens look set to push businesses to adopt tougher emission targets

The future of Australia's biggest emitters looks uncertain under the new Labor government, with the Greens and climate change-focused independents set to have a loud voice in parliament.

The New Daily

Russian and Chinese warplanes near Japan while world leaders meet

Japan had to scramble jets after Russian and Chinese warplanes neared its airspace while the country was hosting leaders from Australia, the US and India.

The Conversation

New Zealand has just joined an overtly anti-China alliance – are the economic risks worth it?

The uncertainty over whether Jacinda Ardern might land a White House meeting and photo opportunity with US President Joe Biden was perhaps fitting, given the lack of clarity about one of their main topics of discussion.

ABC News

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga cruelled by shoulder injury as he farewells tennis and Roland Garros in tears

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga bids a tearful farewell to tennis as his body betrays him one last time — while Australia's Alex de Minaur is left frustrated by French fans as he loses to a local hero.

AAP

Labor government hits ground running

The prime minister will focus on his domestic agenda once he returns home from Tokyo but his ministry has already started work to fulfil key election promises.

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