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Innovation At The Centre Of Government’s Push To Tackle Housing Backlog

As South Africa continues to grapple with a growing housing backlog and the continued existence of informal settlements, government is intensifying efforts to address these pressures through an innovation-driven approach to housing delivery.
The post Innovation At The Centre Of Government’s Push To Tackle Housing Backlog appeared first on Infrastructure news.

Source: Infrastructure news · Published: 2026-01-22 07:04 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Children cook meals for needy and mourners lay wreaths for Bondi attack victims on national day of mourning

Australians urged to do a good deed – or mitzvah – as Anthony Albanese says day is ‘opportunity for us as a nation to wrap our arms around the Jewish community’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFresh wreaths of flowers have been laid at Bondi beach, children have cooked meals for those in need and Anthony Albanese has welcomed the opportunity to “wrap our arms around” the Jewish community as Australia holds a national day of mourning for the victims of last month’s terror attack.Under the banner of the New South Wales government’s One Mitzvah for Bondi initiative, all Australians were urged to do a good deed – or mitzvah – on Thursday to mark the day of mourning. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 07:14 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Australia news live: temperatures in parts of Victoria will approach ‘all-time maximum records’ on Tuesday, BoM says

Follow updates liveLiberal MPs say Ley’s leadership badly weakened after Nationals quit ‘untenable’ CoalitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNationals senator Bridget McKenzie said she hopes the Coalition is not broken, but said that is “up to Sussan Ley” now.McKenzie spoke to ABC News this morning, just before party leader David Littleproud is set to speak amid the fallout. She said:Obviously, Sussan Ley has chosen to accept our resignations and the consequence of that is the National party broader shadow ministry has also tended their resignation to the opposition leader. And now, obviously, that’s a matter for her and David to discuss the fallout. …We took this as a very serious and principled decision as a party room. … But ultimately, we did not have the comfort we needed around the hate laws … and our room, with a heavy heart, made the decision.As my dad used to say, for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. And I would call for calmer heads to prevail, because we are Coalitionists.We need to do everything we can to confront hate preachers and those that spread vile antisemitism and racism in our community and this law helps us do that. So I’m glad it’s in place, I think it’s important that it was supported.They’re really important in terms of keeping the public safe. We think we’ll get thousands and thousands of guns off the street, and I’m very grateful that most gun owners have said that they can participate in the buy back program, give their guns back and make Sydney safer. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 07:49 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 20, 2026: Annual rates plummet

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 20, 2026: Annual rates plummet

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 14:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
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What This $2M Options Bet on Corporate Bonds is Saying About the 10-Year Yield Curve

What This $2M Options Bet on Corporate Bonds is Saying About the 10-Year Yield Curve

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 19:51 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: politico.eu

EU leaders have reluctantly decided that Trump is not on their side

Despite the U.S. president's about-face on his tariff threats, the crisis summit in Brussels is still on.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-22 06:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

OpenAI seeking investments from Middle East sovereign wealth funds for multibillion-dollar round

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in the United Arab Emirates to participate in investment talks as he tries to raise more money for his cash-burning startup.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-22 06:50 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Finlay to Bring Immersive Digital, Product Experience to ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026

Finlay will showcase their 883+ mobile scalping screener and J?1280 jaw crusher at ConExpo?Con/AGG 2026. The display highlights their commitment to productivity and next?generation digital technology, including a preview of upcoming impact crushers. Visitors can explore machine capabilities through an enhanced digital experience on the Terex Events app….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-01-21 08:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Case Comes to ConExpo 2026 With New Machines, Technology

At ConExpo 2026, Case Construction Equipment showcases more than 40 new machines and technology, emphasizing smarter, safer and more efficient work practices. Highlights include electric mini-track loaders, compact wheel loaders and upgraded dozers. The brand emphasizes its digital tools and support for customers' success….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-01-21 08:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink

Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-22 06:15 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: infrastructurenews.co.za

Innovation At The Centre Of Government’s Push To Tackle Housing Backlog

As South Africa continues to grapple with a growing housing backlog and the continued existence of informal settlements, government is intensifying efforts to address these pressures through an innovation-driven approach to housing delivery.
The post Innovation At The Centre Of Government’s Push To Tackle Housing Backlog appeared first on Infrastructure news.

Source: Infrastructure news · Published: 2026-01-22 07:04 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Children cook meals for needy and mourners lay wreaths for Bondi attack victims on national day of mourning

Australians urged to do a good deed – or mitzvah – as Anthony Albanese says day is ‘opportunity for us as a nation to wrap our arms around the Jewish community’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFresh wreaths of flowers have been laid at Bondi beach, children have cooked meals for those in need and Anthony Albanese has welcomed the opportunity to “wrap our arms around” the Jewish community as Australia holds a national day of mourning for the victims of last month’s terror attack.Under the banner of the New South Wales government’s One Mitzvah for Bondi initiative, all Australians were urged to do a good deed – or mitzvah – on Thursday to mark the day of mourning. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 07:14 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Australia news live: temperatures in parts of Victoria will approach ‘all-time maximum records’ on Tuesday, BoM says

Follow updates liveLiberal MPs say Ley’s leadership badly weakened after Nationals quit ‘untenable’ CoalitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNationals senator Bridget McKenzie said she hopes the Coalition is not broken, but said that is “up to Sussan Ley” now.McKenzie spoke to ABC News this morning, just before party leader David Littleproud is set to speak amid the fallout. She said:Obviously, Sussan Ley has chosen to accept our resignations and the consequence of that is the National party broader shadow ministry has also tended their resignation to the opposition leader. And now, obviously, that’s a matter for her and David to discuss the fallout. …We took this as a very serious and principled decision as a party room. … But ultimately, we did not have the comfort we needed around the hate laws … and our room, with a heavy heart, made the decision.As my dad used to say, for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. And I would call for calmer heads to prevail, because we are Coalitionists.We need to do everything we can to confront hate preachers and those that spread vile antisemitism and racism in our community and this law helps us do that. So I’m glad it’s in place, I think it’s important that it was supported.They’re really important in terms of keeping the public safe. We think we’ll get thousands and thousands of guns off the street, and I’m very grateful that most gun owners have said that they can participate in the buy back program, give their guns back and make Sydney safer. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 07:49 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: finance.yahoo.com

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 20, 2026: Annual rates plummet

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 20, 2026: Annual rates plummet

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 14:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: finance.yahoo.com

What This $2M Options Bet on Corporate Bonds is Saying About the 10-Year Yield Curve

What This $2M Options Bet on Corporate Bonds is Saying About the 10-Year Yield Curve

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 19:51 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: politico.eu

EU leaders have reluctantly decided that Trump is not on their side

Despite the U.S. president's about-face on his tariff threats, the crisis summit in Brussels is still on.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-22 06:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

OpenAI seeking investments from Middle East sovereign wealth funds for multibillion-dollar round

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in the United Arab Emirates to participate in investment talks as he tries to raise more money for his cash-burning startup.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-22 06:50 MSK
January 22, 2026
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Source: constructionequipmentguide.com

Finlay to Bring Immersive Digital, Product Experience to ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026

Finlay will showcase their 883+ mobile scalping screener and J?1280 jaw crusher at ConExpo?Con/AGG 2026. The display highlights their commitment to productivity and next?generation digital technology, including a preview of upcoming impact crushers. Visitors can explore machine capabilities through an enhanced digital experience on the Terex Events app….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-01-21 08:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: constructionequipmentguide.com

Case Comes to ConExpo 2026 With New Machines, Technology

At ConExpo 2026, Case Construction Equipment showcases more than 40 new machines and technology, emphasizing smarter, safer and more efficient work practices. Highlights include electric mini-track loaders, compact wheel loaders and upgraded dozers. The brand emphasizes its digital tools and support for customers' success….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-01-21 08:00 MSK
January 22, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink

Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-22 06:15 MSK
January 22, 2026
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