Releasing more government land for housing, tax incentives for affordable home investment and apprenticeship incentives are among building sector demands ahead of the federal budget.

Maternity units need to be better resourced to attract more specialist doctors, upskilled “GP obstetricians” should be trained up, while a more attractive path is needed to bring in the overseas-trained health professionals to address Queensland’s regional birthing crisis, according to the peak body for obstetricians.

Australia’s entire education system is in need of massive reform, with the federal government warning of a teaching “crisis” and launching the biggest overhaul of the sector in a decade.

And in sport, Broncos coach Kevin Walters has dismissed concerns about Adam Reynolds’ long-term health and has backed his injured skipper to get the green light for Brisbane’s season-opening blockbuster against Penrith.

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