Electricity rebates spark mixed inflation message
Australia’s annual inflation rate increased in the 12 months to November, but an important underlying trend number fell.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more8 January 2025Finances
Queensland bucks downward trend in housing approvals
Queensland was the only state to see an increase in housing approvals last November, as nation-wide numbers took a tumble.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more7 January 2025
Capital city rent rises add to financial pain in 2024
Renters in Brisbane are paying, on average, more than $23 per week extra this Christmas than last year, slightly above the national average.
New analysis from housing
Read more6 January 2025
PBS medicine price freeze to save patients $500m
The cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines will remain the same for at least 12 months as a freeze on the usual January 1 indexation rise comes into
Read more3 January 2025
Mobile wallet debit card update needed
Some Australians who have attached debit cards to their mobile wallets will need to update them before January 1 to ensure they continue working.
Australian Banking
Read more1 January 2025
Lifelong singles need extra support as they age
Lifelong single people have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to partnered people, prompting calls for improved support for those who
Read more31 December 2024
Cost of online shopping scams close to $4m
With Australians already almost $4 million out of pocket in 2024 because of online shopping scams, bargain hunters are being warned to be vigilant during end-of-year
Read more27 December 2024
Australians investing in Christmas cheer
Despite the cost-of-living crunch, new data has revealed Australians plan to spend more this Christmas than in 2023.
Australian Retailers Association Chief Industry
Read more23 December 2024
$150m fund to support low-interest EV loans
The Federal Government is bankrolling low-interest loans for people earning under $100,000 who want to purchase an electric vehicle (EV).
Federal Climate Change and
Read more22 December 2024
Housing continues to support Aussie wealth
Moderating housing prices are yet to impact household wealth in Australia, which rose almost 10 percent in 12 months.
New figures from the Australian Bureau of
Read more20 December 2024