Woolies boss’ big call on monster profits
The man leading Australia’s largest supermarket has defended his company’s profits, but also made a big call on helping struggling Aussies.
Federal Budget
Gina’s controversial solution to housing crisis
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart has offered some advice for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he struggles to secure a budget bounce.
‘Failed budget’: Dutton digs in on migration
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed in his plan to overhaul Australia’s migration intake to help end the housing crisis.
‘One click’ to save Aussies hundreds
Energy retailers will be forced to help customers pay less for their electricity.
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New rate hike fear as Aussie wages spike
With annual wages growth hitting its highest levels in almost 15 years, economists are split on the RBA’s next move on interest rates.
‘Silly’: Brawl erupts over new money model
One state’s parliament erupted in a shouting match over how vital roads and bridges will be funded, as the federal government tries to claw back billions in cost blowouts.
Why petrol prices affect your mortgage
The Reserve Bank has slugged homeowners with another rate rise and a recent surge in petrol prices is partly to blame.
Shock number facing mortgage stress
Nearly half of household borrowers are facing financial stress ahead of the Reserve Bank’s November rates call, new analysis has revealed.
‘Cult’: Former PM’s wild climate rant
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has declared warnings of human-induced climate change “ahistorical and utterly implausible”.
Grim warning for Aussie homeowners
A major economic health check recommends the Reserve Bank makes a major move on interest rates when the board meets next week.
Support grows for fuel excise cut
With many Aussie motorists paying more than $2 a litre for petrol, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has indicated the Coalition would back a cut to the fuel excise.
Cup Day rate rise ‘all but sealed’
The RBA is widely tipped to continue its most aggressive round of rate hikes in decades after inflation figures confirmed soaring prices remained stubborn.
‘Won’t hesitate’: RBA boss warns on rate hike
In her first prepared address as RBA governor, Michele Bullock has revealed the extreme pressure faced by some Aussie homeowners, but warns it won’t stop the board raising rates if necessary.
Superannuation blow for Aussie parents
Despite its own gender pay equity taskforce recommending super be added to paid parental leave, the government won’t commit to the measure.
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