What we learned today, Sunday 5 March
We are closing this news blog for now. Here’s a recap of the day’s headlines:
More than 50,000 people have taken part in the WorldPride march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, including the prime minister.
New South Wales Labor has officially launched its election campaign on Sunday ahead of the state election.
Labor have promised three new helicopter bases to cover regional NSW and 1,000 new apprenticeships if elected.
The event was launched by prime minister Anthony Albanese who attacked NSW premier Dominic Perrottet’s government as “falling apart before our eyes”.
Angus Taylor has claimed the government’s changes to superannuation represent a broken promise during an appearance on Insiders but was asked four times before he confirmed the Coalition wanted no change to tax arrangements.
NSW police have found the body of an 18-year-old man reported missing on Saturday.
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Home loan discount for sustainable builds and renovations
Australians building or renovating their homes with solar panels and no gas will benefit from a $125m investment to improve access to sustainable housing.
Under a new agreement between the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the federal government will provide a $125m investment to CBA’s Green Home Offer.
The offer is expected to encourage home builders and renovators to construct dwellings that meet high energy efficiency standards.
This includes battery-ready solar panels, electrification and heat pump water systems.
Minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen said improving household energy efficiency was integral to easing cost-of-living pressures.
It’s great to see the CEFC, the world’s biggest green bank, make smart partnerships to incentivise energy efficient homes.
Powering homes with battery-ready solar PV, as well as installing better insulation and windows, will help households cut power bills and emissions.
– AAP
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