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Prefabricated and build-to-rent houses could help bring rents down

Before COVID about 50,000 new dwellings were completed per quarter. Since then, completions have rarely exceeded 45,000.

An apple cider vinegar drink a day? A new study shows it might help weight loss

This study does not suggest people can eat whatever they like and drink apple cider vinegar as a way to control weight.

The Divine Dance: Shiva’s Damaru and the Eternal Cycle of Life

Let us embrace the timeless wisdom it imparts and strive to live in harmony with the cosmic rhythms that govern the universe.

Can Indian heritage Aussie Sam Kerr be racist towards white police officer?

Assuming it is true Kerr used the term “white”, there is a racial element. But “racial” is not the same as “racist”.

Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality – but is it any good?

Looking at full-time equivalent total remuneration, the gender pay gap in Australia is at 21.7%. Yikes.

What is negative gearing and what is it doing to housing affordability?

The attractiveness of negative gearing in Australia is mainly due to its ability to reduce the amount of income tax.

Urbanisation and tax have driven the housing crisis

The pandemic lockdowns and the changes that flowed from them have disrupted the paradox and will take some time to settle down.

Facebook won’t keep paying Australian media outlets for their content. Are we about to get another news ban?

Meta has now decided that the cost of providing news in Australia is too high.

What is sabotage and why is the ASIO chief worried about it?

In Australia, sabotage is both a federal crime under the Criminal Code and also a crime under state and territory laws.

How February 29 reminds us of our mysterious relationship with time and space

The Julian calendar had observed a leap year every four years, but this meant time had drifted out of alignment with the dates of celestial events and astronomical seasons.

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Pakistani man pleads guilty plotting terror attack on Jewish centre, faces life sentence

He later shifted his focus to a specific Jewish centre in Brooklyn, identifying a location within the building where he intended to carry out the attack.

India ramps up A$ 49 billion infrastructure project to become super exporter of energy and petrochemical products

Together, these projects reflect India’s commitment to expanding its energy infrastructure, supporting local development

University spent nearly $1.5 million on executive coach as staff and courses faced cuts, reveals report

It is reported that UTS had been addressing recurring budget deficits, with revised plans resulting in reductions of approximately 120 academic roles, 143 courses, and 839 subjects
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