AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoElection Watch: Victoria’s campaign formally begins on Melbourne Cup day, with the state election set for November 28 and parliament entering caretaker mode. Cost of Living: NSW households face the country’s steepest new-mortgage burden: repayments on a median-priced home now take 30.7% of average earnings, as another Reserve Bank rate rise looms. Hidden History: A walking tour has brought attention to Wollongong’s Chains Bath, a sheltered rock pool built by convict labour in 1839 specifically for women. First Nations Culture: New Indigenous tourism training at Uluṟu and traditional craft programs are creating ways for Indigenous women to connect with culture and share it with visitors. Public Health: Advocates warn Australia’s asbestos toll could rise as renovators and DIYers encounter hazardous materials in older homes; one in three houses is estimated to contain asbestos products.
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