Surprise crypto trend takes off in Australia
Despite concerns about scams and criminal behaviour, Australia is seeing the fastest expansion of crypto ATMs in the world.
Economy
‘Flatlining’: Grim news for Aussie retailers
Retailers are worried they face a tough Christmas trading period, as Australians continue to resist spending up during a cost-of-living crisis.
‘Deport them’: Outrage after uni revelation
The government is facing calls to deport international students associated with so-called “ghost colleges” after a crackdown on hundreds of dodgy operators.
Iconic Aussie brand’s ‘irreversible challenges’
Trying to make money from delivering letters in 2024 is a tough slog, as Australia Post’s financial results show.
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RBA delivers Cup Day blow with rate hike
Freshly minted RBA governor Michele Bullock has dealt borrowers fresh rate pain as the central bank grapples to tame persistent inflationary pressures.
RBA lifts interest rates to 4.35%
“Still too high”: RBA calls out inflation as it increases the official interest rate by 0.25%, delivering fresh cost of living pain for Aussies.
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.
Lambie’s call to protect vulnerable workers
A push to shake up Australia’s workplace laws has been met with resistance from two influential senators who won’t simply “rubber stamp” the legislation.
Mortgage stat will infuriate every Aussie
New research reveals how many Aussies have fallen behind on their mortgage repayments as another interest rate rise threatens to “push us to the brink”.
‘Difficult decisions’: Jim’s ominous warning
There will be some “difficult decisions” the government has to make in the wake of a major warning about Australia’s infrastructure pipeline.
Why wine producers back EU walkout
Australia and Europe were close to an epic trade deal but it all fell apart this week. Here’s why Aussie wine producers are raising a glass to its demise.
Shock rates hike ahead of RBA decision
Two Aussie banks have hiked interest rates days before the Reserve Bank of Australia is forecast to set another increase.
‘Useless:’ MPs’ fiery cost-of-living spat
Senior politicians continue to point fingers as millions of Australian households battle surging living prices and rising fuel costs.
‘Ugly’ sign Aussie crisis will get worse
Australia is facing an unprecedented crisis and “ugly” new data this week shows the problem is not going to get better any time soon.
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