Tariff turmoil triggers Reserve Bank inflation fears
17 April
The threat of Donald Trump’s tariffs loomed large over the Reserve Bank as it made the call to keep interest rates on hold, warning that US measures could lead to higher inflation.
Minutes from the central bank’s April 1 meeting, released on...[Read More]
‘No more bills’: why batteries may change energy market
17 April
Powering air conditioners in every room, a washing machine, clothes dryer, electric stove and other appliances used to cost Mamoon Reza more than $1200 every year, even with rooftop solar.
When his family-of-four installed a battery in 2023,...[Read More]
Keeping coal clunkers alive risks power price surge
16 April
Delaying coal generator retirements under the federal coalition’s plan for adding nuclear plants to the grid risks power supply shortfalls and price spikes.
Australia’s fleet of old and unreliable coal power stations, prone to outages and extra...[Read More]
Calls mount for RBA to intervene with jumbo rate cut
10 April
Odds are shortening for the Reserve Bank to cut rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting as global financial turmoil weighs heavily on Australians.
Though most economists do not view an Australian recession as a realistic chance, the prospect of...[Read More]
Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time
9 April
Electric cars are finally ready to operate as batteries on wheels in Australia after a successful trial by a team of electricity, technology, research and vehicle firms.
While the technology will only be available for one electric ute initially, the...[Read More]
Residents pay price for cheap, climate-exposed homes
9 April
Building homes on greenfield sites on city fringes may be inexpensive initially, but a warming climate brings higher lifetime costs for homebuyers.
“The big point to make is it’s really cheap to build houses in places that really are climate...[Read More]
Understanding conveyancing and property law
3 April
Conveyancing and property law are fundamental aspects of real estate transactions, encompassing the legal framework and procedural steps required to transfer property ownership.
These areas of law play a critical role in ensuring that property...[Read More]
Two data prints and a Trump wildcard to decide rate cut
3 April
Donald Trump’s so-called ‘liberation day’ looms over the economic calendar but another date could have even greater implications for interest rates in Australia.
By April 30 Australians could know whether the Reserve Bank is set to cut rates...[Read More]
‘Cautious’ RBA holds rates steady ahead of election
3 April
Hopes remain high for mortgage relief in May despite a “cautious” Reserve Bank of Australia keeping interest rates on hold.
As widely expected by economists, the RBA’s new monetary policy board held the cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent at its...[Read More]
Dutton pledges power bill ‘action’ but questions remain
3 April
Plans to set aside gas for the domestic market will bring power prices down, Peter Dutton claims, but Australians remain in the dark about how much better off they would be under the proposal.
The opposition leader visited western Sydney on the...[Read More]
Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns
2 April
Both major political parties are being urged to cut the price of household solar batteries this election to slash electricity bills and reduce pressure on the national grid.
Energy groups and academics call for bipartisan support for a national...[Read More]
Inflation falls in line with expectations
27 March
The Reserve Bank’s efforts to curb inflation are heading in the right direction, with monthly inflation continuing downward, but it likely won’t be enough to force a rate cut next week.
The monthly consumer price index fell 10 basis points to...[Read More]
Billions locked and loaded for clean green metals
27 March
Low-emissions metals and other industries the federal government views as vital to Australia’s net zero future have locked in funding in the federal budget.
A total of $3 billion has been earmarked to support green aluminium and iron endeavours in...[Read More]
10 ways to reduce your household energy use
20 March
As a homeowner, you’re likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to...[Read More]
Financial security: four essential steps to protect your future
13 March
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly.
Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]
