finance

Over the past year, Australia has witnessed significant shifts in its cash usage and payment methods. Macquarie Bank took a notable step in May by becoming the first major Australian …

The new year has brought challenges for Australians travelling abroad, with the Aussie dollar plummeting to its weakest point against the US dollar in nearly five years. It fell below …

As January 1 ushers in a new year, it also brings a variety of changes across Australia, affecting welfare payments, laws, taxes, and wages. Key updates include a 3.8% rise …

After a prolonged period of high interest rates at 4.35 per cent in Australia, mortgage holders are looking for relief in 2025. Economists anticipate that the Reserve Bank of Australia …

Recent data highlights a significant increase in the prices of essential goods and services in Australia, even amidst the Boxing Day shopping frenzy. Analysis by the Parliamentary Library reveals that …

Australian small businesses are facing unprecedented hardships, leading many to closure this year. Business owners, like Belinda Jane Keehn, who operated BJ’s PJs, have shared heartbreaking stories of being unable …

The Australian dollar has plummeted to a two-year low, buying approximately 62 cents against the US dollar, following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut of 0.25 per cent. This …

Australia’s unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to 3.9% in November, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This decline surpasses the anticipated rise to 4.2%, marking …

A recent survey by Canstar has revealed that the average personal debt for Australians reaching $15,200 has surged by $6,200, primarily driven by credit card debt, buy now pay later …

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to maintain the official cash rate at 4.35% for the ninth consecutive meeting, indicating a shift in its previously aggressive stance on …