Bleak rates call nobody wanted to hear
Economists have dampened hopes that new inflation figures could lead to a sooner-than-expected rate cut, unless “something out of left field” happens.
Economy
‘Economic sabotage:’ Greens’ tax bid lashed
The minor party’s plan to hit big corporations with a tax on excessive profits has been lashed as “economic vandalism” and “cheapskate politics”.
‘Rip-off’: $2.75 Telstra cash fee stuns
Plenty of Australians still regularly use cash, but it keeps getting harder for those like this man who was amazed to be charged for paying his Telstra bill.
‘Absolutely wrong’: $1b mine drama erupts
NSW Premier Chris Minns has called out the federal government’s decision to block a gold mine tailing dam in the state.
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Farmers up in arms over 30cm grass law
One state’s farmers are rebelling against a proposed law they say could damage basic parts of their operations.
Deadline Aussies don’t want to miss
Aussies are being urged to lodge their tax return in the next few hours otherwise they risk getting hit with a $1500 fine.
Fresh sign RBA will hike rates again
With monthly retail spending rising the most since January, pressure is mounting on the Reserve Bank to hike rates when its board meets next week.
‘Tricky’: Pollies clash over petrol costs
While Peter Dutton signalled support for a second temporary cut to the fuel excise on Sunday, it appears not all Coalition members are on-board.
‘No deal’: EU trade talks off the table
Last-ditch attempts to negotiate a new free trade deal with Europe have dissolved.
How high could oil prices go?
They’re called oil shocks for a reason, and a wider war in the Middle East could send prices climbing higher than almost everybody imagines.
Fresh blow in Aussie rental crisis
Australia’s rental shortage has continued to worsen, with the total number of listings falling to a record annual low, a new report has revealed.
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.
‘Do the same’: Aussie threat over $100bn deal
Trade Minister Don Farrell has warned his EU counterparts he is prepared to walk away from a proposed trade deal unless better terms are offered.
Truth behind Aussie mortgage cliff fears
While predictions of a fixed-rate mortgage ‘cliff’ have proven overblown thus far, a Melbourne Cup Day rate hike could tip Aussie borrowers over the edge.
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