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Modular homes rollout to hasten build times, cut costs
A $220 million modular housing factory backed by the National Reconstruction Fund promises to build apartments 20% cheaper and 50% faster than trad...
25 August 2026
What to know about the new 50% US tariffs on Canada
US President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on about $US20 billion of Canadian goods, prompting Canada to promise retaliation.
24 August 2026
Jobless rate rise points to softer labour market
Australia’s unemployment rate has edged up to 4.5 per cent, adding to signs the jobs market is softening as the Reserve Bank weighs whether more ra...
21 August 2026
Household spending rises in July amid football World Cup and The Odyssey
Australian household spending lifted by 0.6 per cent in July, with discretionary spending on experiences helping fuel the jump.
21 August 2026
Foreign property approvals fall after home buyer ban
Foreign investment approvals for Australian property have fallen sharply after the introduction of a ban on overseas buyers purchasing existing hom...
21 August 2026
Perspective key on changing housing market: CommBank CFO Alan Docherty
Slowing mortgage demand and forecasts for falling house prices need to be kept in perspective against the strong growth of recent years and the bro...
20 August 2026
