Sydney, Melbourne house prices fall; junior pay rates scrapped; mission to the moon

Wednesday 1 April 2026

House prices in Sydney and Melbourne fall, while the other capitals and regions do well. 

• Junior pay rates to be abolished in fast food, retail and pharmacy businesses 
• Big changes to credit card surcharges set to save consumers $1.6 billion
• Telstra’s mobile coverage map is redrawn
• Get set for humanity’s first mission to the moon in 53 years

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