Reserve Bank holds interest rates at 4.35%

Social housing priority list faces major overhaul

The Western Australian state government has announced the biggest overhaul to social housing priority lists in more than 70 years. The new system will assess need based on safety, housing circumstances, medical conditions, accessibility needs and cultural considerations, with increased emphasis on women and children experiencing domestic violence. Currently, more than 23,000 people are on the social housing wait list, with 8,000 classified as priority cases. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Reserve Bank holds interest rates at 4.35%

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the official cash rate on hold at 4.35% after three consecutive increases earlier this year. RBA Governor Michele Bullock warns that inflation remains too high and further rate rises have not been ruled out, while banks are divided on predictions for future rate movements. The government is also considering whether to extend the fuel excise cut beyond its 30 June expiry date as Australian consumers and small businesses face continued cost-of-living pressures. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Child car thieves plague Kununurra tourism town

Kununurra is experiencing a surge in car thefts and property crime, with children as young as under 10 years old stealing vehicles and evading police. The regional Western Australian town has recorded 65 stolen cars this year, with businesses facing insurance increases up to 60% and the tourism industry struggling despite winning a top tourism award. Police face legal limitations in addressing offenders under 10 years old, while the government is establishing a safe night space to provide wraparound services for at-risk youth. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Kununurra crime wave; interest rates on hold; Trump-Iran deal electronically signed

Kununurra faces a youth crime crisis with children as young as 10 stealing cars and damaging businesses, threatening the town's tourism reputation. 65 cars have been stolen this year, with police unable to charge offenders under 10 years old. The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35% after three consecutive hikes, though the Governor warns further increases may be necessary as inflation remains too high. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Kids' yoga classes bring calm through play

Yoga Budz in Lidcombe offers children's yoga classes where young participants are encouraged to move freely, make silly shapes, and explore their bodies without pressure for perfection. Instructor Deedee Connor teaches kids meditation and yoga poses through playful, unstructured sessions across multiple Sydney locations including Yarra Community Centre and Darling Quarter Precinct. Parents report the classes help with children's calmness and have transformative effects on family life. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.