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Official updates show superannuation retirement savings decimated under early access policies, prompting strict ATO release rules. The post Treasury warns superannuation retirement savings decimated early appeared first on Auckland Mail.
Australia’s data centre pipeline now totals 225 projects while AEMO expects main grid electricity consumption to increase more than 40% by 2036. The post Australia power use to rise 40% as data centres expand appeared first on Auckland Mail.
H5N1 bird flu has reached a mainland Australian mammal after authorities confirmed the virus in a long-nosed fur seal at Beachport. The post H5N1 bird flu reaches mammal in mainland Australia appeared first on Auckland Mail.
Australian researchers uncover a promising new way to tackle triple-negative breast cancer by restoring miR-342 molecule levels. The post Australian study opens new way to tackle triple-negative breast cancer appeared first on Auckland Mail.
Australia and India agreed on 18 summit outcomes spanning defence, peaceful uranium exports, technology, education, trade and culture ties.
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Gold prices recover in Asian trade as U.S. bond yields ease and markets lower the probability of a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The post Gold advances as US yields ease ahead of Fed minutes appeared first on Auckland Mail.
China’s investment slump widened in July as real estate, manufacturing and infrastructure spending fell while retail sales growth slowed. The post China fixed-asset investment drops as retail growth slows appeared first on Auckland Mail.
Melbourne suburb rents rose unevenly, with Olinda leading a two-year comparison as the citywide median reached A$600 per week in June 2026.
Australia says fuel stocks remain intact nationwide even as some stations run dry, with officials moving reserves into the market to ease pressure.
The Solar Sharer Offer gives some Australian households three free daytime power hours, but the AER says savings depend on shifting usage to midday.
Australia fuel prices surge as ACCC monitors petrol market, with national unleaded averaging 181 cents a litre and remote areas near 4 dollars, as EV sales rise.
A Business Council report says Australia scores well on trade but ranks near the bottom on regulation and business taxation, prompting calls for reform.
Westpac MI consumer sentiment eased to 90.5 in February after the RBA lifted the policy rate to 3.85%, with mortgage rate expectations hitting a June 2023 high.
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Auckland 2027 State of Origin date confirmed as travel packages and hospitality go on sale for historic Eden Park clash on June 16. The post Auckland 2027 State of Origin date confirmed for Eden Park appeared first on Auckland Mail.
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Yang cautions that we’re subsidizing a technology that will replace millions, highlighting rising automation risks for US workers. The post Andrew Yang outlines how we’re subsidizing a technology that replaces appeared first on Auckland Mail.
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President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Washington as host of the 2026 World Cup draw, confirming the group ceremony for December 5.


