House prices tumble; $A at decade high; pollies told to stay quiet in Chinese EVs

Monday 1 June 2026

House prices across the country flatline, while in Sydney and Melbourne they fell sharply last month.

• The Aussie dollar pushes back above 72 US cents and is riding high against many global currencies
• Local politicians told not to have confidential discussions in Chinese made EVs. 
• The use of debit cards is declining
• A CIA official accused of stealing $303 million worth of gold bars from the organisation

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