Home prices fell for a fifth straight month.

New mortgage growth crawled to just 0.2% in July as buyers retreat.

Brent crude rose 5.4% in the month to Aug. 25, keeping Australia’s Reserve Bank from cutting rates.

AMP expects a total 10% peak-to-trough fall, with a turnaround in late 2027.

How each outlet framed it

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South China Morning Post leans critical
quantifies Australia as 'only 35% through' housing slump with projected 10% peak-to-trough fall and 2027 H2 recovery
Real Estate Australia leans critical
maps mortgage application collapse (20% Westpac, 15% CBA, 12% ANZ) triggered by rate hikes and federal tax changes

Sources: Real Estate Australia, South China Morning Post