Key group not helped by rate cut
A key group is yet to see real relief from the RBA’s recent rate cut, a big four bank has revealed.
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‘Broken up’: Wild price gouging penalty
Aussie grocery giants face being broken up or paying hefty fines for price gouging under a wild election proposal from one party.
One thing Aussies planning to ditch
Cash-strapped Aussies weighing up whether to maintain one expense have been tipped over the edge by the biggest price rise in seven years, a survey claims.
Job myth costing you thousands
A common job myth could be costing Aussies up to 13 per cent a year in annual pay, new research shows.
Worrying sign for home buyers after rate cut
The Australian housing market has surged on the back of interest rate cuts, completely reversing a soft start to the year.
Millions of Aussies to get rate cut today
Rate relief for millions of Australians starts on Friday as the first of the big four banks finally pass on the RBA’s rate cut to mortgage holders.
Kochie’s warning as millions cop price hike
Money expert David Koch has issued a warning to millions of Aussies facing a price hike on their private health insurance.
Bad news for back-to-back rate cuts
Mortgage holders hoping for back-to-back rate cuts have taken a hit after the latest inflation figures were released.
‘Unfair’: What Aussies savers should do
Frustrated Aussie savers have been urged to get one up on banks who have left them in the dark by doing one thing.
Watchdog’s warning to big supermarkets
Australia’s consumer watchdog says customers’ concerns in the supermarket and retail sector remain a key priority in the year ahead.
‘Bitter pill’: Grim reality for Aussie savers
It’s only going to get worse for Aussie savers already on their knees after the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates.
5 million Aussies set for cash boost
Pensioners, renters and students will receive a big income boost next month. Here’s what you need to know.
When is the next RBA meeting on interest rates?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has switched things up, meaning eager homeowners will have to wait a little longer to find out if they will get another rate cut.
Winners and losers from RBA rate cut
Households are tipped to have a bit more in their pockets after the RBA’s first rate cut in four years, but just how much you will save will depend on the size of your loan.
‘Serious mistake’: Surprise scene outside RBA
Unions and interest groups ratcheted up the pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its decision to cut interest rates.
Major bank’s huge move on rates
Competition among mortgage providers has spurred a big four bank to cut its variable interest rates ahead of tomorrow’s RBA decision on the cash rate.
Further sign rate cut is on its way
Banks are cutting one particular offering as they gear up for the Reserve Bank of Australia to do the same to the cash rate.
Australia’s world-first move to stop scammers
Australia is fighting back against cyber security threats, and this world-first move against scammers is leading the way.
Trump’s tariffs could stall rate cut
Uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s current tariff policies could push back the RBA’s plans to cut rates in February, economists warn.
Blunt warning over funding for schools
Educators have issued a desperate plea after a new report revealed the growing disparity between the funding for private and public schools.
$95k homebuyer boost announced for Aus
Carrying a big student debt and can’t get a mortgage? See how much more you could borrow under new changes.
Second major bank cuts interest rates
Another of Australia’s big four banks has cut interest rates for one group of borrowers, ahead of the RBA’s highly anticipated February meeting.
Surprising trend in home lending
Aussies putting up with higher house prices are still getting into the market as investors get out of the way, new research shows.
Proof the Aussie dream isn’t dead
Fresh government data has shined new hope on the great Australian dream, proving you can still buy a home in a popular city for under $1m.
Aussie bank delivers huge card makeover
An Aussie bank has just dropped a huge update to its debit cards.
Building company collapses owing millions
Another Aussie builder has gone bust, leaving home buyers in the lurch and creditors owed millions.
Aussies’ insane credit card spend revealed
Some Australians are facing huge debts following a record credit card spend over the Christmas period.
Reason Aussies shying away from retailer
International retailers Temu and Shein have risen rapidly in Australia, but that could be short lived. Here’s why.
‘In a second’: Horror warning for Aussies
Australians are falling for scams within a matter of seconds, with a top cybercrime cop issuing a chilling warning.
Major bank flags big risk in rate cut
Australia’s biggest bank says there may be some brief relief for those priced out of owning a home, but there could be a brutal side effect to cutting rates.
Proof of how far off target Australia is
Australia remains behind its ambitious target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029 despite a bounce in new housing approvals in December.
How young Aussies can get $1321 boost
Applications are now open for young Aussies to get a tax-free $1321 cash boost, but there’s a catch.
Aussies will get $1888 tax cut this year
There’s some great news for us struggling with the cost of living as the average Aussie is set to get a big tax break.
Truth about Aussie shoppers revealed
Record deliveries from Australia Post in the past two months have revealed some essential truths about the average Aussie shopper and what they want.
Oz Lotto skyrockets to $70m
The Oz Lotto draw has ballooned even further after no division one winners were announced in Tuesday night’s draw.
Gerry Harvey’s big call on Temu
One of Australia’s high profile retail billionaires has called for a “government inquiry” into discount Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu.
Insane cost just to send your kid to school
The cost of living crisis is extending to schools, with households making a number of sacrifices to send the kids back to school.
Budget retailer to make huge change
Bargain Chinese retailer Temu is working with the Australian consumer watchdog to make changes to its product lines.
‘Staggered’: Major catch for Aussie rate cut
With thousands of Aussie homeowners buckling under the weight of hefty repayments and the cost of living crisis, a financial expert has laid out his best tips going into 2025.
Cost of Aussies’ 2025 grocery shop revealed
Just how much extra Aussie families will pay to put food on the table this year has been revealed as cost-of-living pressures continue to bite.
‘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.
Horror reality in Australian mortgage crisis
An upsetting reality awaits millions of Aussies working to own their own home outright, with one expert sharing a surprising insight.
How rogue cabbies ripping off Aussies
Some rogue cab drivers are getting away with fraudulent transactions, using a simple trick to get more money out of everyday Aussies.
Earth-shattering interest rates call
Aussies might not get a break from the cost of living crisis at all in 2025, with experts predicting interest rates aren’t going anywhere.
Simple act to save $238 on your bills
Aussies are being urged to switch energy providers with their loyalty likely costing them hundreds per year.
Fresh blow for would-be homeowners
The International Monetary Fund has poured cold water on a key housing policy which would make it easier for first-home buyers to get a loan.
Major change to Aussie cash revealed
A major change to Aussie cash could be on the cards – which would essentially keep cash in the Australian system despite the dominance of card payments.
‘Better life’: 25yo exposes Centrelink truth
An Aussie mum sparked fury this week by sharing the staggering amount she’s saved on Centrelink benefits. But there’s more to the story.
Why this Christmas is toughest for Aussies
Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year, but as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, millions of Australians are giving up essentials to put presents under the tree.
Surprising falls on Aussie Xmas favourites
Falling prices at the checkout mean Aussie families are tipped to pay slightly less for Christmas BBQ favourites this holiday season, according to new research.
Why RBA is being blamed for inflation
The RBA’s slow response to the post-Covid economic boom is to blame for Australians paying more on their mortgage today, a consulting firm has found.
Surprising Aussie fashion trend revealed
Buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay has revealed some surprising Aussie fashion trends in its latest Afterpaid report, with one colour dominating 2024.
‘Not immune’: Retail giant battles in cost crisis
One of Australia’s iconic retailers is forging on with a huge business deal in the face of tough conditions for retailers.
‘Weak’: Business confidence falls sharply
The cost of doing business in Australia is too high to handle for many organisations, the latest business confidence survey has found.
Amazon delivers huge Christmas update
Online behemoth Amazon has just announced the cut-off date for its Christmas Day delivery service.
91 per cent chance of this interest rate call
Mortgage holders and business owners should not hold their breath for any interest rate relief on Tuesday.
Chart reveals why Australia is screwed
Australians are getting poorer and a leading economist has produced a simple chart that shows why.
Treasurer’s bombshell election claim
The Federal Treasurer has conceded there is a “possibility” Labor will be booted at the next election while tempering expectations of “big spending” in the mid-year budget update.
State’s massive $280m cost-of-living move
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are due to share in $280m worth of cost-of-living relief, including hundreds of dollars being allocated for each schoolchild.
Supermarket giant grilled on vacant land
One of Australia’s two supermarket giants has denied it is sitting on unused land in one capital city to stop any competitors opening up.
Shock salary Aussies need to start a family
A new report has revealed the insane amount of money Australians need to earn in two major cities to live comfortably and start a family.
Prospect of pre-election rate cut shrinking
The Reserve Bank will be hard-pressed to cut interest rates before May, here’s a breakdown of why.
Overworked Aussies ‘ripped off’ $91bn
Australians have the legal right to put their work phone on ‘do not disturb’ during out of office hours, but bosses are ignoring these new laws.
RBA makes call on mortgage stress
Aussie mortgage holders are in theory the most exposed to interest rates rises in the world, yet there is little evidence of a mortgage cliff, the RBA said.
200,000 Aussies eligible for $1100 payment
More than 200,000 homeowners are eligible for cost of living concessions, are you one of them?
Experts make major rate call
Aussies are doing what the Reserve Bank of Australia is asking and cutting back on spending, but they might need to wait nine months for a reduction on their mortgage.
Simple hack to prepare for Christmas lunch
Cost-of-living threatens to blow out the cost of Christmas lunch for lots of Aussies, but one retailer reckons there’s an easy way to space out spending for the big day.
Class action filed against Coles, Woolies
Legal papers have officially been filed against Coles and Woolworths on behalf of consumers in relation to alleged dodgy sale prices.
Coles’ big change to way Aussies shop
In an Australian first, Coles has revealed it will launch a trial of AI-powered trolleys that scan and track products in real time.
’Nowhere else’: Grim reality for Aussie farmers
Aussie farmers are up in arms about supermarket behemoths Coles and Woolies, but an ACCC hearing has heard they have nowhere else to go.
Election date clue in Albo’s big announcement
Australians may be closer to knowing when they are heading to the polls next year, after the Prime Minister appeared to drop a clue in a key policy call.
Grim reality in young Aussies’ bank accounts
New data has exposed a grim truth lurking in the bank accounts of one in four Aussies aged under 43.
Surprise surge in Aussie cash use
Amid rampant bank branch and ATM closures, new figures have revealed a surprising turn in the use of cash across Australia.
Big bank’s surprise Stage 3 tax cut reveal
Aussies have pocketed $6.4bn in extra income since July’s Stage 3 tax cuts, but what we’re doing with it might come as a surprise.
‘Concerning’ rise of convict-era disease
Once a hallmark of British slums and the migrant ships of centuries ago, scurvy cases are increasing because of the cost-of-living crisis.
‘So embarrassed’: 31yo reveals huge debt
A young Aussie has revealed the moment she realised she might have to declare bankruptcy after an embarrassing mistake.
‘Luxury’ thing 1 in 4 Aussies are ditching
The cost of living crisis has caused millions of Australians to give up life’s little pleasures. Now, it seems friendships are next on the chopping block.
How to solve Australia’s housing crisis
A leading business group says one thing needs to happen to solve Australia’s housing hell and you only have to look at one of our nearest neighbours for inspiration.
Huge change coming to pharmacy giant
There’s a big change coming to pharmacy giant Chemist Warehouse and it could save customers a lot of money.
Why Aussies are feeling inflation shock
Australia’s central bank has pointed to a theory as to why our high inflation feels like it is dragging on, and on, and on and on.
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