Hopeful sign for struggling businesses
Businesses are reporting overall better conditions at the end of 2024, with retailers benefiting from a big holiday spending boost.
Economy
Chalmers urges ‘confidence’ ahead of CPI drop
The Treasurer has urged “confidence, not complacency” ahead of Wednesday’s new inflation data, which could lead the RBA into its first rate cut since 2020.
Warning over mass Aussie skill shortage
Alarm bells have been raised over fears Australia will face a mass skill shortage across key industries, unless slipping education standards are halted.
‘Done all we can:’ Albo’s big call on rates
The Prime Minister says his government has “done all it can” to tame inflation to allow the RBA to cut rates and deliver households much needed relief.
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ASX hits 4-week high on inflation surprise
Fresh inflation data has given the Australian share market a boost, with trading up on Wednesday.
‘Darker purpose’: Big claim on $2.50 cash fee
An Australian bank has been slammed for “cash grabbing” after launching a controversial $2.50 fee for customers accessing their own money.
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.
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.
‘Collapsed’: Proof Aussies are screwed
New data released by an Aussie banking giant has revealed exactly how much you need to earn to get a mortgage – and it’s not pretty.
Boomer complains about having too much
A young Aussie has taken aim at a clueless boomer’s tone deaf complaint about home ownership.
‘Open borders with India’: Migration surges
A massive surge in migrants from India is hampering efforts to rein in overall numbers, fuelled by a controversial pact signed by Anthony Albanese after Covid.
‘Like you care!’: Star’s grocery bill divides
A popular Aussie television personality has shared her grocery bill and it has caused divide online.
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