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Australian Rents Increase $30 Weekly in Q1 2026 Amid Record-Low Vacancy Rates
Median advertised rents in Australian capital cities reached $680 a week in the first quarter of 2026, up $30 from the prior period, according to Realestate.com.au data released Tuesday. The national vacancy rate fell to 0.7%, with record lows in major cities. Separately, Health…
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Australian Government to Eliminate Howard-Era Private Health Rebate Bonus for Seniors
The Australian government plans to reverse a 2004 policy that provided higher private health insurance rebates for people over 65. This change aims to fund additional aged care spending. The decision was announced by Health Minister Mark Butler on Wednesday.