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1 September 2026

Materials to rebuild homes after disaster rise by 70pc in five years, report finds

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Materials to rebuild homes after disaster rise by 70pc in five years, report finds

According to a report released by the Insurance Council of Australia, the cost to build a home in Australia has risen almost 30 per cent in five years.

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