JtA NEWS
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Australia’s housing crisis isn’t “global” — it’s policy-driven
Australia’s housing crisis isn’t “global” — it’s policy-driven. With supply falling behind demand, expanding low-deposit schemes and other demand boosters risks inflating prices rather than improving affordability. The reset is clear: build more homes faster, align population growth with construction capacity, and stop policies that turn scarcity into higher bids.
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Australia’s housing reset: stop juicing demand, start building homes
Scrap inflationary schemes now — stop helping buyers bid more for scarce stock, and start fixing the shortage. Australia needs a hard reset: cut demand-boosting policies that inflate prices, then drive supply through faster approvals, planning reform, infrastructure sequencing, and a construction pipeline big enough to meet (and exceed) demand.
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Queensland Property Prices Set for Double-Digit Growth in 2026 — And What It Means for Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay is emerging as one of Queensland’s strongest growth corridors, with population pressure, major infrastructure investment and Brisbane spill-over demand positioning the region for standout gains in 2026.
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Securing Australia’s energy future: hard decisions we can’t keep dodging
Here’s a sharper excerpt focused on **national success vs failure**: — Australia stands at a crossroads: invest now in the energy infrastructure that underpins modern prosperity, or drift into the kind of instability that has crippled other economies. Countries that planned early — France, Norway, parts of Asia — now enjoy cleaner, cheaper and more…
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St James College Brings Liverpool FC International Academy to Brisbane for Free Community Football Event
St James College is bringing Liverpool FC International Academy coaching to Brisbane with a free community football session on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at New Farm United Soccer Club. Open to all ages and abilities, the event features elite coaching, small-sided games, technical drills, and a free sausage sizzle lunch. Registrations are essential.
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$2.6b ‘Infinity Planet’ Proposal Set to Reshape Property Values Across Northern Moreton Bay
The proposed $2.6b Infinity Planet precinct at Elimbah is expected to reshape property values across northern Moreton Bay. Market data from comparable SEQ tourism hubs shows that developments of this scale typically generate strong uplift within a 5–12 km radius — driven by thousands of new jobs, increased demand for housing, and major transport improvements.…
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Urban Compass: The AI tool rewriting Australia’s planning future
Australia’s planning system is at breaking point, with councils drowning in red tape and developers waiting months for approvals. Now, a Queensland start-up believes artificial intelligence can fix it.
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Emergency Services Awards, Held in Caboolture
In a night of celebration and recognition, the Moreton District Combined Emergency Services Awards event shone a spotlight on the unwavering dedication and sacrifices made by local front-line workers.
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NEW DATE: Fun, Food and Fireworks – St. Michael’s College Fair 2025
St. Michael’s College Fair returns 17 May 2025 with rides, food, live entertainment & fireworks. Free entry & $30 ride wristbands!
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Australia’s Productivity Crisis: A Nation at the Crossroads
Don’t just complain next time the highway’s congested — do something about it. Upskill, build, create, and Join the Adventure to help turn Australia’s productivity crisis around.
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3,700 Homes and 2,000 Jobs Fast-Tracked as North Harbour Declared Priority Development Area
North Harbour’s PDA status is a major win for Moreton Bay, unlocking thousands of new homes to help ease the housing crisis while creating long-term jobs, attracting investment, and delivering a world-class marina and lifestyle precinct that will boost the region’s economy for decades to come.
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MBRIT Rebrands as Tourism and Events Moreton Bay
MBRIT rebrands as Tourism and Events Moreton Bay, marking a bold new chapter for regional tourism and events sector.