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RBA Rate Cut Boosts Borrowing Capacity, Improves Housing Market Sentiment

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate cut to 4.1 percent on Tuesday increased borrowing capacity for average-income couples by \$23,100, potentially boosting housing market sentiment and stabilizing falling prices, although experts caution against expecting a significant price surge.

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NYT Fairy Bread Recipe Ignites Global Online Culinary Exchange

A New York Times recipe for the Australian treat fairy bread sparked a cross-cultural culinary exchange online, with Americans' attempts at recreating the dish—often incorrectly—generating millions of views and comments, revealing cultural differences in ingredients and preparation.

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Woolworths Announces Restructuring, Leading to Job Losses

Woolworths, Australia's largest supermarket chain, is undertaking a major restructuring, resulting in unspecified but 'not significant' redundancies among its 10,000 office-based staff to improve efficiency and customer focus, following a new mandate requiring at least three days a week in-office wo...

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RBA Cuts Rates, But Signals Cautious Approach Amidst Strong Jobs Market

The Reserve Bank of Australia unexpectedly cut interest rates to 4.1 percent after a 50-month pause, citing a struggling economy despite a robust jobs market; however, the bank signaled this is unlikely to be the start of a series of significant rate cuts.

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NACC to Investigate Six Officials in Robo-Debt Scandal

Following a review that found NACC chief Paul Brereton engaged in misconduct, the National Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate six public officials involved in the robo-debt scandal, which unlawfully demanded repayment from 526,000 people.

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NSW Fast-Tracks 6400 Homes, Bypassing Local Councils

The NSW Housing Delivery Authority approved 11 residential projects totaling 6400 homes in Sydney via a fast-tracked process, bypassing local councils to address the state's housing shortage, while rejecting others due to various factors.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australia's Champions Trophy Challenge: Assessing the Next Generation

Australia's cricket team faces a crucial Champions Trophy campaign with numerous injuries and retirements leaving the squad significantly weakened; the tournament serves as an important evaluation for future World Cup prospects.

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Melbourne Grammar student dies after rowing practice

17-year-old Melbourne Grammar School student Edward Millear died after a medical episode during rowing practice on Tuesday; the school is providing support to students and staff and has cancelled sports.

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Australian Banks Cut Mortgage Rates After RBA's First Cut in Four Years

Australia's four major banks lowered variable mortgage rates by 0.25 percentage points after the Reserve Bank cut the cash rate to 4.1 percent on February 28, 2024, providing relief to borrowers struggling with high interest rates since November 2020.

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RBA Cuts Interest Rate to 4.1%

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official cash rate from 4.35% to 4.1% today, a move major banks will fully pass on, impacting mortgage repayments after a period of significant rate increases since April 2022.

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Australian Egg Shortage Due to Bird Flu Outbreaks

Bird flu outbreaks in Australia have caused a 23 percent increase in egg prices over two years, leading to shortages and buying limits in major supermarkets, while smaller retailers report strong sales but higher prices, impacting consumer spending and highlighting supply chain vulnerability.

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Jumping Castle Tragedy: Six Children Dead, Operator on Trial

Six children died and three were seriously injured when a sudden wind gust lifted a jumping castle into the air at a Tasmanian primary school in December 2021; the castle's operator is on trial for failing to comply with health and safety regulations, and the manufacturer is accused of providing ina...

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