Sydney home prices ‘set for downward spiral’
Skyrocketing interest rates could finally take their toll on Sydney home prices next year, with a market correction predicted to send values falling.
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Moving home can be a very costly exercise but it doesn’t have to be. Our experts share their tips on keeping costs low without breaking your back.
‘Forgotten his day job’: Glaring reason Albo’s had his worst week as PM
The PM is having a great time gallivanting around the world. But Aussies battling the soaring cost of living at home and some serious political failings can’t be ignored, Penbo says.
Influencer’s $250,000 car angers fans
An Australian influencer has responded to backlash from fans, who accused her of “gloating” about her new quarter-of-a-million-dollar car.
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Sleep-deprived mum’s $30 million idea
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Surprising salary boost for remote workers
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The jobs that will pay you $200k
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Savvy mums share simple savings hack
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Real estate industry slams radical overhaul of rental laws
The state’s peak body for the real estate industry slammed the proposed legislation as “ludicrous” and claimed no lessor would choose to invest in a Queensland property if it became law.
‘Rotten rip-off’: Treasurer accuses PM of holding Qld ‘to ransom’
Treasurer Cameron Dick says the Federal Budget’s lack of investment and downgraded economic growth is set to wreak havoc on Queensland’s financial plans.
Tax cuts to ease nation’s trillion-dollar debt burden
The Federal Government is today set to deliver a big spending, jobs-focused Budget. But experts warn there is pain on the horizon with debt forecast to top $1 trillion.
‘Full-time parents penalised’: Senator hits out at his own party’s package
Senator Matt Canavan has come out swinging against his party’s proposed $1.7 billion childcare package saying parents shouldn’t be pushed to “have a stranger look after their newborn baby”.
State Government wish list ahead of Federal Budget
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How much you need in your emergency fund
A new survey has revealed an alarming number of Australians have minimal safety nets in place for this life essential.
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