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Curtis cops ban, Eagles confused by HIA bench blunder

North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis has been handed a three-match ban for the tackle that led to confusion and frustration on West Coast's bench.

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Hungary’s missing €3.5 billion – and the move to investigate Orban’s inner circle

IN FOCUS: Viktor Orban’s popularity is still in freefall even after his landslide election loss in April. But as further corruption allegations emerge in a mysterious case of a missing €3bn, his legacy may be dead and buried. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK

Smart money moves into duplexes and dual occupancies thanks to new housing incentives

Is a dual occupancy home the key to maximising your land?

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RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints

Builders are telling the Reserve Bank that it is 'very challenging' to get high-rise projects approved in NSW, but houses are at least becoming faster to build.

AAP

Satellite cities: why are more Australians choosing to live in regional hubs?

Regional cities with populations of more than 100,000 are becoming more popular as people are priced out of capital cities. We spoke to three families who made the move

The Guardian - AU

Hackers take control of airport PA system to shout anti-Trump and anti-Israel messages prompting federal investigation

Display screens in Canada were also hacked to feature messages about the war between Israel and Gaza

The Independent UK

Best state at addressing housing crisis revealed

Planning reforms, streamlined development approvals and a strong focus on land releases are helping South Australia solve the state's housing shortage.

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Home construction rises but target remains out of reach

High costs, labour shortages and low productivity are limiting the sector's ability to build new homes as construction activity remains below required levels.

AAP

Australian construction industry calls for skilled migration overhaul to ease ‘desperate’ shortage of tradies

Labour shortage is driving up construction costs and stopping industry from building enough homes to ease housing crisis, Master Builders says

The Guardian - AU

Peak body says ACT is in 'housing emergency' ahead of election

The association is calling for a number of changes.

The Canberra Times

Why has Australia fallen so short on housing targets – and how can it get out of the crisis?

Amid rising costs and a lack of productivity in the construction sector, some say relaxing building standards could help. But others aren’t convinced

The Guardian - AU

Call for 'super' housing portfolio and minister in the ACT

The current system creates a backlog, chief executive says.

The Canberra Times

Australian housing approvals sink to lowest level in 12 years amid rising costs and planning delays

NAB survey finds construction costs and interest rates primary concern among borrowers, while developers cite lengthy approvals process

The Guardian - AU

Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion

Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji.

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The Guardian - UK

Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus

‘We really care about our players,’ said the Boks’ director of rugby, adding that the coaches called for multiple head injury assessments against France

AAP

Giants coach Kingsley bemused by HIA call on Daniels

GWS will clarify with the AFL why Brent Daniels was forced to undergo a concussion test late in the final quarter of the Giants' preliminary-final defeat.

The Independent UK

Prioritise hydrogen-powered flights to clean up air travel, says easyJet, Airbus and Rolls-Royce

The alliance believes the UK can become a global leader in developing hydrogen-powered flights.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter ranks among Australia's fastest growing suburban areas, builders report reveals

A population boom leading to a building approvals register worth more than $100 million has kept Thornton and Millers Forest as one of Australia's fastest growing suburban areas.

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The National (Scotland)

Witness to Bloody Sunday shootings refuses British Empire honour

A campaigner for victims of historical abuse who witnessed two teenagers being injured on Bloody Sunday has declined the chance to be made an MBE in…

The Independent UK

Victims campaigner who witnessed shootings on Bloody Sunday declines MBE

A campaigner for victims of historical abuse who witnessed two teenagers being injured on Bloody Sunday has declined to be made an MBE.

Newcastle Herald

Nelson Bay stunner rocks building industry awards

Inside, outside and beyond, this seven-bedroom house is something to behold.

The Canberra Times

Barr's call for more 'missing middle' housing in ACT welcomed

The HIA's local executive director said it was positive the Chief Minister supported allowing more smaller homes.

ABC News

Restrictive covenant at New Norfolk housing development blocks use of land for public housing

The use of a "restrictive covenant" — which excludes use of the land for public housing at a new Tasmanian real estate development — has been condemned by housing advocates.

WEKU

What to know now that hearing aids are available over the counter

The shift in hearing health care is due to a recent rule change by the FDA, which recently cleared the way for the devices to be sold in retail stores without the need for buyers to see a doctor.

Daily Mirror

Chris Atkin admits Brodie Croft is "huge loss" but insists Red Devils are not one-man team

Red Devils have reached the Super League semi-final after demolishing Huddersfield 28-0 in their play-offs eliminator but they lost Man of Steel contender with a HIA meaning he's out of the big game

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