11 h. ago Prices going up at your local cafe or restaurant? Get used to it

Hospitality operators are still dealing with the hangover from high inflation and subsequent interest rate hikes. Some diners need to cut them some slack.

Politics

12 h. ago Rate cuts are easing the nation’s mortgage stress, but grocery

The number of people falling behind on their home loan repayments has tumbled in almost every part of the country, but cost-of-living stress is rising in other areas.

Politics

6 d. ago ASX resets record on rate cut bets; Macquarie surges on $61.4b AI deal

The Australian sharemarket has shot back up to record territory after a rise in unemployment fuelled bets the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates.

Economics

6 d. ago ASX hits record on rate cut bets; Macquarie surges after $61.4b AI deal

The Australian sharemarket has shot up after a rise in unemployment fuelled bets the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates.

Economics

3 w. ago Bullock on rates: ‘We just need to be a little bit cautious’

The Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady at its September meeting as economists and homebuyers look for one more rate cut this year.

Politics

3 w. ago Interest rates on hold as Reserve Bank watches out for inflation

The Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady at its September meeting as economists and homebuyers look for one more rate cut this year.

Politics

3 w. ago Interest rates on hold as Reserve Bank watches for inflation

The Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady at its September meeting as economists and homebuyers look for one more rate cut this year.

Politics

3 w. ago Banks doling out loans as rate cuts and first home scheme fuel demand

As three of the country’s largest banks close their books on the financial year, rising house prices and strong business borrowing are boosting loan growth.

Politics

3 w. ago Households saving rather than spending as Reserve Bank considers another rate cut

The Reserve Bank has sliced interest rates three times this year. Rather than spend the cash, home buyers are paying down loans.

Economics

3 w. ago Melbourne’s east may be leafy, but these parts of the west have more green space

Some of the western suburbs are greener than their counterparts on the other side of Melbourne, but experts warn that their fragile native grassland needs to be protected from housing developments.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘It’s really easy to overestimate your importance as an athlete’: Ellyse Perry

The only athlete to have played for Australia in cricket and football World Cups on the power of keeping perspective.

Politics

4 w. ago ASX finishes lower after inflation report; banks and retailers decline

The Australian sharemarket declined after consumer prices rose more than expected last month, supporting the case for the RBA to keep interest rates on hold.

Politics

4 w. ago It’s about to become easier for overseas teachers to work in Victoria

Cutting red tape for overseas teachers wanting to move to Victoria is being proposed by the state’s teaching authority to ease a classroom workforce shortage.

Society

4 w. ago ASX extends losses after inflation report; banks and tech stocks decline

The Australian sharemarket has extended its losses after a report showed inflation rose more than expected last month, supporting the case for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.

Politics

4 w. ago ASX set to retreat, Wall Street slips; Fed chief stays cautious on rate cuts

US stock indexes are slipping as Wall Street takes a moment following a relentless rally.

Politics