Major bank’s huge interest rate call
NAB says the worst of the economic cycle could be behind us, predicting a number of rate cuts in 2025 to help households and business alike.
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Twist after woman earning $110k denied loan
An Aussie woman with a respectable job has sparked fury over claims she was knocked back by mortgage lenders for one controversial reason.
Fresh blow to Albo’s ambitious scheme
A dramatic fall in new building approvals just as the market looked to turn a corner has cast more doubt on Anthony Albanese’s housing target.
Eye-watering cost of Christmas revealed
A staggering number of Aussies will be paying off their credit card debts for at least six months after relying on their credit cards to get through the holiday season.
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Surprising reason for ASX’s sudden spike
The ASX 200 finished the week strongly off the back of surging commodity stocks and an unexpected business partnership
‘Clear the deck’: Wild call on Australia Day
Controversy continues to dog the contested date of Australia Day, and two Aussie historians say there’s only one real solution.
Centrelink payments increase for millions
From welfare payments and price increases to new laws and regulations, here are some of the biggest changes.
Petrol boss hits back on price claims
Following calls for a fuel price inquiry, the petroleum marketers’ boss has explained why Aussies are getting slugged at the bowser.
Key thing cash-strapped Aussies ditching
As mounting cost of living pressures put more strain on budgets, cash-strapped Aussies are cutting back on little luxuries just to save a bit more.
Aussie dollar falls to Covid low
The Australian dollar has fallen to a near-five-year low that is the worst seen since Covid.
Tax warning on home prices ignored
The Federal Government chose not to act on recommendations to review negative gearing and capital gains tax more than 20 years ago, new documents have revealed.
Grim warning for Australia’s living standards
Aussies are getting poorer and it seems unlikely to change in the near future – but it may not be all bad news, according to industry figures.
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