The Editorial Team

Tarric BrookerPolitical Commentator

Holding a lifelong fascination with politics, global affairs and economics, Tarric got his start in journalism covering US politics for the American press. Since then his work has been published on four different continents and been featured in media outlets across the English speaking world. At news.com.au, Tarric provides readers with an insight into all manner of subjects, from the geopolitical realities of a rising China to the driving forces behind house prices.

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Australian Economy

How long you need to save for a house deposit by state.

Scary time it takes to save house deposit

Some older Australians claim that young people want too much, but the truth about how many years it takes to save for a house deposit by state is truly shocking.

Retail

Aussie industry heading for apocalypse

They did surprisingly well during the pandemic but a sharp change in consumer behaviour could leave this much-loved industry floundering.

Military

FILE -In this file photo taken Saturday, May 24, 2014, China's Harbin (112) guided missile destroyer takes part in a week-long China-Russia "Joint Sea-2014" navy exercise at the East China Sea off Shanghai, China. Double digit annual percentage increases in China’s defense budget have been fueling a top-to-bottom modernization drive that has brought in new equipment and vast improvements in living conditions for the People’s Liberation Army’s 2.3 million members.(Color China Photo via AP, File) CHINA OUT

China move that leaves Australia exposed

Beijing is not only continuing to grow its economy – it’s also focusing on another key area which leaves Australia completely exposed.

Australian Economy

Sign Aussie house prices could plummet

The consensus has been that property prices will continue to rise – but a worrying sign in the US could mean the complete opposite happens.

Australian Economy

People queue up outside a Centrelink office in Melbourne on April 20, 2020, which delivers a range of government payments and services for retirees, the unemployed, families, carers and parents amongst others. - A report from the Grattan Institute predicts between 14 and 26 per cent of Australian workers could be out of work as a direct result of the coronavirus shutdown, and the crisis will have an enduring impact on jobs and the economy for years to come. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

One month to economic carnage

The clock is ticking until Australians will have to face the reality of what the pandemic has done to our economy. Here’s how it could play out.

Australian Economy

New loan commitments to first time buyers.

Aussie house prices set to explode

Over 600,000 Aussies made this financial move in the pandemic. Now a proposed change would see it happen even more. The effect would be profound.

Australian Economy

China’s new strategy a disaster for Aus

China’s plan to get out of a recession has benefited Australia by billions of dollars. But its new strategy could cost us $30 billion.

Australian Economy

Intention to sell property in the next six months.

1.1 million Aussies on the move

New data shows that 1.1 million Australians have got one thing on their mind – and the economic impact of this will affect us all.

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