Property market shake-up coming as rate cuts loom
Likely rate cuts later this year are set to shake up Australia’s real estate market from coast to coast.
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Please explain: Miles set to grill supermarket bosses over prices
The Prime Minister has joined Steve Miles in venting his frustration at the big supermarkets over a “discrepancy” in the amount farmers are paid and what shoppers are forking out.
Homes from just $275k: Sydney’s cheapest streets revealed
Homes priced as affordable as $275,000 in Sydney and $32,000 in regional NSW are available in our cheapest streets. Find out where.
Aussie suburbs where home prices have crashed
Despite record growth in many property markets across the country, there are also a number of suburbs where prices have slumped. This is where.
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Why butter and cheese are the next staples to soar in price
We’re all about to spend a lot more on butter and cheese – and they’re already costing more. Here’s how SA supermarket prices compare.
Lettuce rockets to $12. Just the tip of the iceberg?
The humble iceberg lettuce used to be one of our cheapest veggies, but SA producers say huge prices could be here for months – and shortages are here to stay.
Cost of living: See how much your council will hike rates this year
Some SA councils have hoicked their bills way over the rate of inflation – but others won’t move. Find out if you’re paying more.
Aussie finance expert’s grim warning
ABC finance host Alan Kohler has shared a “scary” housing chart, after Australia passed a grim milestone dating back to 1989.
Dire warning on Aussie price surge
With a Labor budget slated for October 25, Treasurer Jim Chalmers had some bad news for households crippled with the rising cost of living pressures.
‘Shock and awe’: Reason for rate surprise
While most were expecting a rate increase on Tuesday, the 0.5 per cent hike caught many off-guard. Here’s why the RBA locked in such a sharp jump.
Subway menu item undergoes big change
Subway has become the second fast food chain to make a major change to its sandwiches amid the rising cost of fresh produce.
Price of common veggie set to skyrocket
Lettuce soon won’t be the only expensive fresh produce people are complaining about, with shortages of another staple vegetable looming.
Aussies cop second ‘super-sized’ rate rise
Homeowners have copped another major blow, with the Reserve Bank announcing a “super-sized” rate rise nobody saw coming.
‘Devastating’ news for Aussie economy
The RBA is expected to raise interest rates again on Tuesday – and for months to come – sparking warnings Australian families will be “devastated” by the cost.
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