Are loans with 10 years interest-only the future of mortgages?
Home loans with longer interest-only periods, offering lower initial repayments, are appearing in Australia as housing costs climb.
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‘Weaponising fear’: Politicians descend on city after rail jobs bombshell
On the eve of the federal election, the state Transport Minister has visited the Downer train factory in Maryborough to address concerns of major job losses.
Mixed response as Gympie debuts blueprint to boost primary industries
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett debuted an ambitious blueprint to grow primary industry in Qld by another $7billion on Friday, but not everyone in the Gympie audience was impressed.
Council votes on raft of new higher fees and charges
Bundaberg Regional Council has unveiled new fees for animal registration and waste disposal, with some big rises in various categories to hit the hip pocket.
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Sports car brands shows off its sensible personality
While coming from the flamboyant Cupra family, the Ateca V SUV isn’t as lively as its siblings.
Council makes call on planned drive-through
Kepnock is adding a popular bakery chain to its food offerings after a drive-through restaurant was ticked off by council.
Hollow Treasurer runs from an almighty tariff fight
Jim Chalmers may have declared victory on the economy but after four budgets there’s plenty of risks and few answers to Australia’s big challenges.
‘Underwhelming’ council worker pay offer sparks strike talks
A pay rise offer of 3% a year for the next three years has been rejected by the union representing the Bundaberg Regional Council workforce, triggering talks of industrial action. DETAILS
Is Solomon Lew breaking up with fast fashion?
The retailing billionaire offers clues over his next big bet. This time, apparel is likely to be left on the rack.
Alternatives to buying bank shares
This week’s share tips columnists focus on a couple of finance stocks that could outperform Australia’s struggling banks.
Luxe SUV that was turning heads at footy training
The Genesis GV70 luxury SUV comes up against the prestige big guns … and fires some shots of its own.
Big Blue: Meet the CEO who’s thinking laterally
A small buyout of a Perth operator has big global implications for Cleanaway, a company better known for collecting household waste for councils.
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