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• NSW renters will have to wait until the second half of next year to use Australian-first 'portable bonds' scheme

  02-08-2024 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  In her first sit-down interview, NSW rental commissioner Trina Jones told the ABC a scheme to digitally transferring bonds between rental properties was not on the cards for 2024.
  
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• NSW rental commissioner pushes ahead with 'divisive' pet reforms

  02-08-2024 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  In her first sit-down interview, NSW rental commissioner Trina Jones told the ABC a scheme to digitally transferring bonds between rental properties was not on the cards for 2024.
  
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• House of the Year winner proves bigger isn't always better, with room for family and work under one roof

  02-08-2024 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The home opens up into a lush backyard, providing relief from the Queensland heat while giving the feel of more room inside.
  
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• Australians households are spending less. Here's what they're cutting back on

  02-08-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows household spending has fallen by 0.5 per cent for June after two consecutive rises.
  
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• Fair Work takeover of CFMEU 'not enough' say critics calling for greater witness protections

  02-08-2024 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Construction bosses and building industry whistleblowers fearful of retribution will be free to speak out against the CFMEU under cover of a potential parliamentary inquiry amid concern existing workplace regulators lack investigative teeth and protections.
  
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• A high-stakes vote could decide the future of deep-sea mining

  02-08-2024 08:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Mining companies hope to begin mining the sea floor for valuable metals soon — upping the stakes at a vote for the top role at the international regulator.
  
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• Senate committee recommends delay to 3G shutdown as mobile users fear loss of coverage

  02-08-2024 07:40 via abc.net.au
  
  With nearly 200,000 Australians relying on 3G coverage, rural residents are especially concerned they will be left without mobile service if the shutdown proceeds.
  
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• The switch to apartment living is well underway, but supply lags as construction costs rise

  02-08-2024 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Apartment living is taking off, but a supply shortage in NSW as building costs climb is slowing its pace.
  
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• Sydney Metro rejects safety fears after electric shock during final test

  02-08-2024 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  An electric shock incident during what was supposed to be the final safety test for a new Sydney Metro line has stoked concerns among the firefighter's union that it is not yet safe to open.
  
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• Hundreds of Rex Airlines staff notified of termination after carrier enters voluntary administration

  02-08-2024 00:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of Rex Airlines employees have been officially let go from the regional carrier after receiving formal notices of termination.
  
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