An Aussie wagyu beef producer has won a global award for the third time in a row, in a show of confidence for the sector, which is the world's largest exporter.

Tax changes will help boost housing supply in the long run, even though a downturn is impacting new home sales, the housing minister says.

Mortgage applications were down 14 per cent in August, compared to August 2025, with applications by first-time homebuyers down 20.1 per cent.

The latest crime statistics reveal that charges for domestic violence offences in NSW have seen a "remarkable" spike in the past two years.