The households who just made $25k
Millions of Aussie households have been bringing in the bacon without lifting a finger.
Economy
Landlord’s shock move after eviction
Rents spiked as high as 6.9 per cent across Australia but some landlords are doing the unthinkable despite a cost-of-living crisis.
ANZ given green light in Suncorp takeover
ANZ Bank has been given the final approval for its $4.9bn takeover of Suncorp’s banking arm.
Dire warning of several rate hikes this year
The worst fears of household borrowers could soon be realised as the Reserve Bank grapples with stubbornly persistent price pressures.
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Why this rock matters to you
The budget bottom line is set to benefit from billions of dollars in extra tax collections due to iron ore prices, economist predict, which will likely deliver a second surplus for the Albanese government.
Big shock about first home buyers
Despite the surging cost of purchasing a new home and the rise in borrowing costs, the number of first home buyers taking out loans has rocketed higher in the last 12 months.
ASX edges lower despite oil surge
An acceleration of inflation in the United States and an escalation of tensions in the Red Sea pushed the benchmark lower on Friday.
Customer’s brutal response to Aus Day move
Aussies have said they will ‘think twice’ before shopping at one major shopping chain, after its decision to no longer stock Australia Day Merchandise.
Rates warning over stage-three tax cuts
The tax cuts, which are set to come into effect from July 1, could have major implications for the timing of rate cuts, economists have warned.
ASX rises as banks, tech rally
Interest rate sensitive stocks buoyed the benchmark on Thursday as softer-than-expected inflation data helped offset losses in the mining sector.
Silver lining in Australia’s rental crisis
New data shows the vacancy rate for rental properties rose slightly in December but there is hope that 2024 will be a better year for renters.
15 deaths, looting as PNG erupts in chaos
Papua New Guinea’s capital Port Moresby has been rocked by riots, with at least 15 deaths reported along with mass looting.
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