Australia news live: housing market slows but rents surge; Penny Wong hails South Korea energy pact
Advertised prices for new rental listings rising at fastest pace since October 2024. Follow updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast House prices may be slowing but rents are rising at their fastest since October 2024, adding to inflation pressure ahead of the Reserve Bank’s next interest rate decision on Tuesday. Advertised prices for new rental listings are rising at their fastest pace since October 2024, with Cotality data showing they picked up 5.7% over the year,
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A man has allegedly stolen nearly $3,000 worth of diesel in jerry cans and drums from a South Sydney service station.
Police said they were told a driver of a white ute allegedly filled large drums and jerry cans with 915 litres of diesel, valued at over $2,870 (or about $3.14 a litre), without paying at about 7.15pm on 11 April.
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- Australia news live: housing market slows but rents surge; Penny Wong hails South Korea energy pactGuardian - World · Martin Farrer · Apr 30, 2026, 9:51 PM
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