Thursday 17 September 2026

Brookfield buys plumbing business Reliance Worldwide at its fourth attempt, as M&A on the local market accelerates. 
The Albanese government set to announce a big drop in its migration target
Universities’ big plans to become retirement villages
Online creators are replacing celebrities for brands wanting to sell products
Ed Sheeran is running out of support acts for his world tour, with four quitting in 24 hours.

 

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Thursday 17 September 2026
Brookfield buys plumbing business Reliance Worldwide at its fourth attempt, as M&amp;A on the local market accelerates.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The Albanese government set to announce a big drop in its migration target</li>
<li aria-level="1">Universities&rsquo; big plans to become retirement villages</li>
<li aria-level="1">Online creators are replacing celebrities for brands wanting to sell products</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ed Sheeran is running out of support acts for his world tour, with four quitting in 24 hours.</li>
</ul>
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$4b deal heats up M&A market; migration target falls; unis to become retirement villages

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