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'New solutions': Modular homes set for NSW to help solve housing crisis
The modular home model would involve sections of rooms being constructed off-site in a dedicated facility before being transported to new developments across NSW. Source link
Australian wool is 'back in vogue' as the sector experiences a resurgence
A strong wool price is inspiring optimism among young professionals as the industry bounces back. Source link
Could the 'bliss' trade set millions up for a comfortable retirement?
Does “bliss” — big lasting state support for financial entities deemed too big to fail — make the stock market a one-way bet? Source link
Proposed urea plant secures $2.4b worth of deals without being built
The Australian Fertilizer Corporation has secured offtake agreements with international and domestic customers to sell its entire production capacity, despite not yet being built. Source link
KMPG 'not full of bad apples', former CEO says during parliamentary grilling
Federal senators have accused senior leaders in Australia’s accounting and auditing industry of behaving disgracefully as more revelations emerge about KPMG’s whistleblower scandal. Source link
Live: ASX set to fall despite gains on Wall Street
The local share market is set to open lower despite a strong rebound on Wall Street overnight. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
The pros and cons of retiring overseas with your pension
With some foreign countries offering cheaper living expenses, it is no surprise that moving overseas to retire is increasingly attractive to some older Australians. But before you up stumps and book that flight, read this. Source link
New data shines light on state of EV public charger network
It’s often claimed Australia has an EV public charger shortage, but analysis of exclusive data shows most fast charger sites are not congested. Source link
'Sleepwalking into a catastrophe': Proposed data centre raises water fears
To its supporters, this proposed data centre will provide much-needed regional jobs, but in the nation’s driest state, critics say the draw on river water to cool the machines could be too great. Source link
Global telco escapes penalty for bank scam texts despite customers losing millions
A global telco that failed to stop more than 1,000 scam text messages from reaching Australians has faced no consequences, the ABC can reveal. Source link