Brexit shock waves to further rattle markets and other top stories.

• Brexit shock waves to further rattle markets

  

  London traders try to make sense of the unfolding referendum drama on Friday. More volatility is expected this week. Photo: Bloomberg Markets are set for some further volatility this week as the aftershocks of Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union after 43 years continue to rumble across the globe, although futures pricing suggests less drama than Friday's tumult.Futures pricing for Australia's S&P/ASX200 Index, for example, has shares opening f..

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• Brexit: Central banks ready 'extensive contingency plans' amid fears of further global fallout

  

  Brexit: Central banks ready 'extensive contingency plans' amid fears of further global fallout Updated June 26, 2016 21:48:48 Central banks around the world are standing by to intervene amid fears that the global fallout from Britain's exit from the European Union will escalate in the coming days.The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) — known as the central bank of central banks — is warning of a "period of uncertainty and adjustment" given Britain's status in the..

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• Tasmania floods: Recovery money targets farmers, small businesses

  

  Tasmania floods: Recovery money targets farmers, small businesses Updated June 26, 2016 15:34:14 Interest-free loans for up to two years are among extra flood assistance detailed for Tasmanian farmers and businesses. Key points: Loan scheme provides up to $200,000No repayments or interest for 2 yearsFarm transport subsidy up to $15,000 Extensive flooding caused well over $100 million damage across the state, inundating farms and washing away fencing and entire herds o..

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• Regional Queenslanders fear for economy, quality of life

  

  They are some of the nation's most resilient people.But continued economic downturn, the on-going drought and the shift in the mining sector has continued to impact how Queenslanders living in regional and rural communities view the future. Queensland's rural residents have a less positive view of the future of their towns. Photo: Peter Braig The latest Wellbeing, Resilience and Liveability in Regional Australia report points to a continued trend for Queenslanders outside the south-east,..

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• Landlord's insane rent increase

  

  San Francisco has become home to some of the world’s most expensive real estate.IF YOU think rent is unfairly high in Australia’s major cities, spare a thought for Neil Hutchinson.The Californian resident is fighting eviction after his landlord raised the monthly rent from US$1800 ($2407) to US$8000 ($10,700) without giving a reason.Mr Hutchinson has lived at the San Francisco residence “for a long time” and was shocked by the sudden hike in fees.It’s one of the largest rent increases in recent ..

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• Racing Queensland settles on new board

  

  Racing Queensland can now get on with the job of overseeing all three codes of racing after the announcement of the final four appointees to the seven member board.Racing Minister Grace Grace on Sunday announced former chief executive of Brisbane's Seven Network Max Walters, Cairns businesswoman Sharon Dawson, Urban List founder Susannah George and founder of Blue Sky Alternative Investments Mark Sowerby will join Racing Queensland's board.The quartet are in addition to chair Steve Wilson and Ma..

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Some possible Brexit consequences .	Snow expected in Hobart, flood warnings for northern rivers .
Brrrr. 100kph winds as the big chill hits .	Barnaby Joyce promises $4.5bn national body to streamline concessional loans .