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Interest Rate Hikes 08/03/2023

Just one more hike – that’s the coded message of hope buried in the last paragraph of Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe’s statement on its latest 0.25 per cent interest rate increase. 

A former acquaintance of Jeffrey Corfe says he’s appalled to discover an old reference was used to defend the sex offender’s “good character” without permission, and wants it immediately withdrawn by the court.  

Super funds are spending more than $2.5 billion of members’ money annually on top end of town fund managers, adding to fees that experts say are too high by world standards. 

Experts say women are the answer to Australia’s looming cyber skills shortage as those seeking more flexible hours or wanting to re-enter the workforce after time off are being enticed into the sector in a bid to sure up the nation’s security. 

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