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While the public debate on housing shortages is as ill-informed as ever, one solution is not just obvious, but been well and truly tested.

Farmers are already thinning their herds and varying planting rotations as they brace for lower rainfall driven by a harsh El Nino period.

A Dutch eyewear brand has halted the sale of Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, saying it is concerned about the security implications.

US Treasuries and euro zone bonds are calmer after yields hit multi-year highs, giving global stocks some respite before key American employment data..

Rebounds in banks, miners and energy stocks have helped stabilise the ASX to end the week, but the bourse is down almost seven per cent from August’s record.

Law enforcement agencies have poured $400m into Axon’s tasers, cameras and cloud vault. AI that writes police reports is next.

A hacker who leaked personal data under titles including boozy, HIV and abortions, could have been stopped by basic security measures, a class action alleges.

ANZ is looking for a new audit firm to replace KPMG, which has been under fire for months after a whistleblowing scandal.

Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties.

Lawyers who lodge visa applications that they know have little chance of success will face more scrutiny under a federal migration crackdown.

An unrealistic timeline is one reason a judge has postponed a trial between radio giant ARN and Jackie Henderson over her $100m ‘Kyle and Jackie O Show’ deal.

A competition could be on the cards among the banks as they battle for market share, once businesses settle their response to a ban on surcharges.

Families are still largely in the dark about what will happen when their kids are moved off the NDIS onto state supports as a transition period gets underway.

As rents and cost of living rise, Future Fund is making strong returns from Australian housing, including a $1.6B student accommodation portfolio.

US Treasury yields have hit their highest in decades as bond markets surge, putting pressure on global shares even as tech stocks are buoyed by the AI boom.

The nation’s biggest bank has renewed its commitment to maintain branches for regional Australians for at least another four years.

Easing oil prices haven’t shielded the ASX from its worst day since the beginning of the Iran war, as bond market jitters hit investor confidence.

First-home buyers are being told they will be in a better position to afford a property once Australia’s widening housing downturn runs its course.

Businesses are deciding whether to absorb card payment fees or pass the costs on as a ban on surcharges starts, but one government agency has another solution.

Severe consequences and big opportunities are at stake as Australia’s first major inquiry into the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence begins.