Albanese said now-infamous interview, dubbed ‘melon-gate’, taught him he needs ‘to do better every day’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Purchases of Australian property by overseas investors have plunged since the government announced an extension of a ban on foreigners buying Australian homes, Australian Associated Press reports. The number of investment approvals fell by more than 22% to 5,284 in 2024-25, the Productivity Commission found in its annual trade and assistance review. Continue reading...