Simon Beaumont speaks with a caller named Julie about the struggles her Italian parents face following back-to-back bank branch closures in their area.

The discussion revealed the emotional and practical toll that corporate pushes for online banking take on aging migrant communities who rely heavily on trusted, face-to-face customer service.

Simon Beaumont speaks with a caller named Julie about the struggles her Italian parents face following back-to-back bank branch closures in their area.
The discussion revealed the emotional and practical toll that corporate pushes for online banking take on aging migrant communities who rely heavily on trusted, face-to-face customer service.

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Families frustrated as bank closures leave elderly and migrant residents behind

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Mornings with Simon Beaumont - 10/04/2026 - Full Show

Property Council WA Executive Director Nicola Brichetto revealed the state is falling significantly short of its housing targets, building only 4,441 homes in the last quarter instead of the required 6,500.

This massive shortfall is being driven by a "perfect storm" of labour shortages and rising material costs linked to international fuel supply issues.

Property Council WA Executive Director Nicola Brichetto revealed the state is falling significantly short of its housing targets, building only 4,441 homes in the last quarter instead of the required 6,500.
This massive shortfall is being driven by a "perfect storm" of labour shortages and rising material costs linked to international fuel supply issues.

Where have all the builders gone? Inside WA’s massive housing shortfall

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13-year-old Sebastian from Adelaide shared his deep concerns about being permanently locked out of the housing market, using statistical projections to show how drastically home prices are outpacing wages.

He ended the interview with a stark warning to politicians that his generation will be voting soon, urging listeners to sign his petition to end negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts.

13-year-old Sebastian from Adelaide shared his deep concerns about being permanently locked out of the housing market, using statistical projections to show how drastically home prices are outpacing wages.
He ended the interview with a stark warning to politicians that his generation will be voting soon, urging listeners to sign his petition to end negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts.

"We vote in five years": 13-year-old warns politicians about Australia's housing crisis

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Families frustrated as bank closures leave elderly and migrant residents behind

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