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| Mallee Hail Is a Sharp Reminder About Harvest-Time Insurance Gaps Tue, 10 Nov: A damaging hailstorm across Victoria’s Mallee has turned a promising harvest into a difficult insurance and cash-flow test for affected grain growers. ABC Rural reported on 6 November 2026 that hail swept through districts including Birchip, Wycheproof and Quambatook, damaging thousands of hectares of wheat, barley, lentils, canola and other crops just as many paddocks were ready to harvest. - read more
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| Strata Storm Claim Ruling Puts Defect Exclusions in Focus Tue, 10 Nov: A recent Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision has highlighted a difficult but common issue for strata communities: damage that happens during a storm is not always insured storm damage. The dispute, reported on 5 November 2026, involved an owners corporation claim for a collapsed parapet wall, with the insurer declining cover on the basis that defective design, materials or workmanship were the dominant cause rather than the weather event itself. - read more
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| Healthcare liability pressure puts clinic renewal evidence in focus Tue, 10 Nov: A new Australian healthcare professional liability market update points to a sharper divide between general insurance market conditions and the experience of healthcare organisations arranging malpractice and professional liability cover. Lockton’s 1 November 2026 update says established insurers remain selective, claims inflation is affecting attachment points and underwriters are looking more closely at how clinical governance works in practice, not merely whether accreditation exists. - read more
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| WA Child Safety Changes Put Fitness Compliance in the Spotlight Tue, 10 Nov: Western Australia’s updated Working With Children Check laws are a timely reminder that fitness business risk is not limited to physical injury, equipment damage or venue incidents. The changes, in effect from 17 September 2026 and highlighted by AUSactive in October, mean certain adverse Working With Children outcomes from other Australian jurisdictions can now affect a person’s ability to work with children in WA. - read more
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| What to Do if an Income Protection Claim Is Delayed or Declined An income protection claim can be delayed, disputed or declined for several reasons, including missing documents, policy definitions, medical evidence or income proof. This guide explains practical steps Australian policyholders can take, including reviewing the decision, keeping records, using the insurer's complaint process and escalating eligible disputes to AFCA. - read more
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| Balloon and residual payments on truck loans explained A balloon or residual payment can reduce regular truck loan repayments by leaving a larger amount payable at the end of the term. This guide explains how these payments affect cash flow, total cost, calculator results and end-of-term planning for Australian truck finance borrowers. - read more
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| Costs to Consider When Buying a Home in Australia Buying a home involves more than saving a deposit and comparing repayments. This guide explains the upfront, loan-related and ongoing costs Australian home buyers should consider when planning a property purchase. - read more
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| Business Loan Borrowing Capacity and Repayment Capacity in Australia Business loan borrowing capacity and repayment capacity in Australia are commonly assessed through cash flow, revenue, profitability, existing debts, loan purpose, security, credit history and supporting documents. Understanding these factors can help business owners prepare before applying for finance. - read more
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