$4b deal heats up M&A market; migration target falls; unis to become retirement villages

Thursday 17 September 2026

Brookfield buys plumbing business Reliance Worldwide at its fourth attempt, as M&A on the local market accelerates. 

• The Albanese government set to announce a big drop in its migration target
• Universities’ big plans to become retirement villages
• Online creators are replacing celebrities for brands wanting to sell products
• Ed Sheeran is running out of support acts for his world tour, with four quitting in 24 hours.

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