Melbourne morning briefing

Four capitals see house price falls; Adelaide now sliding

Good morning, Melbourne. 12 degrees and overcast, but there's plenty on the agenda today.

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House prices fall in four capital cities as Sydney values drop nearly $50,000 this year
House prices are falling in four capital cities, with Adelaide's median property price beginning to slide in June. More than half of homes taken to auction in these markets are not selling, and Sydney values have dropped nearly $50,000 this year.
theguardian.com
‘I’d be scared’: Secret research warned public housing overhaul would increase division
Secret focus group research commissioned by the Victorian government found that tenants oppose the state's plan to demolish 44 public housing towers and worry it could cause issues with new owner-occupier neighbours.
theage.com.au
Premier, enough with the defence, go on the offence over the Big Build
Premier Jacinta Allan's response to the latest corruption revelations on the Big Build project fails to meet community expectations, according to critics.
theage.com.au
Is your council on the chopping block? Radical plan to slash municipalities
A radical plan to slash Victorian municipalities would cut jobs in order to free up cash for services and projects.
thecourier.com.au
Volunteers like 100-year-old Tom provide a vital service. Their numbers are rapidly dwindling
Victoria's peak body for justices of the peace is pleading for a recruitment boost over concerns that ageing volunteers are 'dying off' and it will become increasingly difficult for people to find independent legal witnesses.
theage.com.au

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