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Virtually every economist attending last month’s economic pow-wow in Canberra agrees, so why is the federal government so afraid of locking in this measure?
Cotality Australia research director Tim Lawless said home sales were up an estimated 2 per cent over the past 12 months and 4 per cent over the previous five-year average. But advertised supply is around 20 per cent down on the average for this time of year.“Once again, we are seeing a clear mismatch between available supply and demonstrated demand placing upwards pressure on housing values,” he said.“We are starting to see the usual start of spring upswing in new listings coming to market, but from a low base. A pick-up in the flow of stock coming to market through…
The Pentagon Pizza Index, a website which tracks pizza orders near the White House, also experienced a surge in activity, which led some observers to believe that a major incident was taking place.LoadingIt previously surged just before Trump ordered the bombing of Iran in June.Meanwhile, the US flag was flown at half-mast at the White House earlier this week, fuelling speculation. But this was a decision taken by Trump to pay tribute to those killed in a shooting in Minneapolis, his representatives said.The White House has not publicly commented on the rumours about Trump’s death. It is also notable that…
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“This is the reality — we are not at the level from a long time (ago),” said City midfielder Rodri, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner who was starting in the league for the first time since September last year following a serious knee injury.Brajan Gruda surged through an open defence, rounded goalkeeper James Trafford and slotted into an empty net for the 89th-minute winner for Brighton, which trailed to Erling Haaland’s first-half strike — his 88th goal in 100 Premier League appearances since moving to England in 2022.City conceded an equaliser in the 67th minute after Matheus Nunes raised his…