Australia

Calls are being made for a reformed rental bond system that would allow renters to pay a bond just once during their lifetime. The McKell Institute has proposed a national …

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that the federal government will not implement any new taxes in this year’s budget, maintaining a primary focus on alleviating cost-of-living pressures. During a press …

An Australian transgender advocate, Teddy Cook, expressed strong opposition to US President Donald Trump’s plan to diminish transgender protections, stating that no policy could erase the global trans community. Cook …

Macquarie Bank has announced reductions in interest rates for three of its fixed-rate home loans ahead of the Reserve Bank’s first meeting of the year. The bank, Australia’s fifth-largest lender, …

Notable figures from various industries expressed their support for Trump following his electoral win, reflecting the “tech-industrial complex” cautioned about by President Joe Biden in his farewell speech. Attendees at …

A recent Oxfam report highlights the staggering wealth inequality in Australia and globally. In 2024, Australia’s 47 billionaires amassed an astonishing $28 billion, which equates to an hourly increase of …

Research indicates a notable shift in the way families are providing financial support, with the traditional “bank of mum and dad” now focused largely on covering living expenses amid rising …

The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is advocating for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to eliminate surcharges on all credit and debit card transactions. These fees impose significant costs on consumers, …

A recent report from the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) reveals that petrol prices in certain Brisbane locations are among the highest in Australia, averaging $1.90 per litre. In …

Australia’s unemployment rate edged up to 4.0 per cent in December, a rise of 0.1 per cent, as indicated by recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Interestingly, this …