Cost of living strain deepens as housing stress rises ahead of federal budget
Pressure on household finances is intensifying ahead of the federal budget, with new polling showing most Australians feel worse off and are calling for...
Bank lending creates most of Australia’s money as housing absorbs 62 per cent of...
Almost all of Australia's broad money supply is created by commercial banks when they issue loans, and housing now absorbs 62 per cent of...
Chalmers defends tax reforms as government expands small business concessions
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the government's proposed capital gains tax reforms, rejecting claims of a policy backflip and arguing the changes will expand...
Inflation cools, but power bills and housing still sting
Australia’s inflation rate eased in April, offering some relief after months of rising costs, though households are still facing pressure from electricity bills, rents...
Why Budget tax changes could hit shares harder than bricks-and-mortar
Canberra’s 2026-27 Federal Budget, handed down on 12 May by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, included proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing...
Alpha HPA sees demand outpace Gladstone expansion as AI and semiconductor growth accelerates
Alpha HPA says demand for its high-purity aluminium materials has moved ahead of planned output from its Gladstone facility, driven by rapid expansion in...
Adelaide University accelerator backs 14 South Australian startups
Fourteen South Australian startups spanning health, space technology, sustainability, cybersecurity, construction and the arts have been selected for Adelaide University's 2026 Venture Catalyst accelerator...
Has Australia’s housing market priced migration but ignored AI? New report examines the risk
Australian house prices may contain a migration premium of between 3 and 15 per cent, according to new research that finds the major official...
Axon Cable and Bennett expand South Australian defence presence at Lot Fourteen
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outh Australia’s defence and space precinct at Lot Fourteen has added two new tenants, with French manufacturer Axon Cable and Western Australian law firm...
Sending or receiving money overseas? What the ATO and AUSTRAC really expect from you
For thousands of families, moving money across borders is part of ordinary life. A transfer to support ageing parents in India, a share of...