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Friday 3 July 2026

The Daily Austin

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  • Light rail Stage 2A funding locked in. Construction crews mobilise to Commonwealth Park this week, with first track due to be laid before spring.
  • Austin rental vacancy ticks up to 1.4%. Inner-north suburbs lead the easing, but agents say competition for family homes remains fierce.
  • Brumbies sign Wallabies hooker on two-year deal. Coach says the move shores up the front row ahead of the Super Rugby finals push.

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⛅ Partly cloudy. High 19°C, low 6°C. Light winds easing this afternoon.

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