Your noon Briefing: First property rise since 2017

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Hello readers. Property markets in Sydney and Melbourne show signs of life, and inquiry move turns up the heat on Christopher Pyne.

"Terraced houses in Paddington (Sydney, Australia)"

First rise since 2017

Sydney and Melbourne property markets have reported the first rise in values since their 2017 price peaks, CoreLogic data shows.

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Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese speaking at a doorstop at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Albo digs in

Anthony Albanese has dismissed Scott Morrison’s demands that Labor pass all stages of its income tax package as “arrogance”.

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Incoming Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia David Hurley is seen with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison during the swearing in ceremony in the Senate at Australian Parliament House, in Canberra, Monday, 1 July 2019. Mr Hurley was sworn in as Australia's 27th Governor-General today. (AAP Image/Sam Mooy) NO ARCHIVING

27th G-G

Former Defence Force chief David Hurley is sworn in as Australia’s 27th governor-general; but there were no Greens in the chamber.

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10.5.2019.FIRST ARAFURA CLASS OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL KEEL LAYING CEREMONY.The Department of Defence and Chief of Navy will host an event to celebrate the first Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel. Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne . PIC TAIT SCHMAAL.

Heat on Pyne

Moves are afoot to set up a probe into the former Liberal MP’s post-ministerial employment as a defence­ industry consultant with Ernst & Young.