11 h. ago States pause construction code as deposit scheme kicks in and home prices hit record high

The 3000-page National Construction Code will be paused as the government’s 5 per cent deposit scheme came into effect this month and the country’s property prices hit a fresh record.

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2 w. ago Gold glitters as worries mount about government debts and uncertainty

The gold price has hit a record overnight, topping $US4000 an ounce. Donald Trump, political dysfunction and rising global debt levels are all helping to drive its gains.

Politics

2 w. ago Amid dark clouds of global debt and dysfunction, gold’s glitter grows

The gold price has hit a record overnight, topping $US4000 an ounce. Donald Trump, political dysfunction and rising global debt levels are all helping to drive its gains.

Politics

2 w. ago Gold glitters amid dark clouds of global debt and dysfunction

The gold price has hit a record overnight, topping $US4000 an ounce. Donald Trump, political dysfunction and rising global debt levels are all helping to drive its gains.

Politics

2 w. ago Perth property listings plunge but experts predict price rise

Perth property listings have plunged to a historic low less than one week after the five per cent deposit scheme kicked in.

Politics

3 w. ago Sydney couple buy first home before government scheme kicks in

Sydney woman Linh Hoang and her fiance Jeffrey managed to buy a home just before the government's five per cent deposit scheme kicked in.

Politics