Unemployment to hit 13% amid calls for permanent JobSeeker increase
The Treasury has forecast effective unemployment will increase to more than 13% during the September quarter.
August 24, 2020
86 400 slashes rates as you pay off your home loan
Neobank 86 400 has launched a new strategy to reward customers for paying down their home loan.
August 21, 2020
PM considering boost to age pension despite deflation
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hinted at further support for age pensioners.
August 20, 2020
Young people overtake Boomers for reported cases of identity theft
Australians aged between 25 and 44 have overtaken retirees and the elderly for reported cases of identity theft.
August 19, 2020
The best and worst performing regional housing markets in 2020 revealed
Houses in Illawarra and units in regional Tasmania have been the standout performers in the regional housing market over the year to July 2020.
August 18, 2020
Builders call for 12 month HomeBuilder extension amid slow uptake
A leading construction industry group is calling for further stimulus to support the sector.
August 17, 2020
Unemployment marginally increases as job market recovers in July
Australia's unemployment rate has increased from 7.4% to 7.5% in July, seasonally adjusted.
August 13, 2020
COVID-19 sees lowest ever wages growth recorded in June quarter
Wages in Australia grew 0.2% in the June quarter and 1.8% through the year, seasonally adjusted.
August 12, 2020
Athena cuts home loan rates as you pay down your loan
Non-bank lender Athena has launched a bold new strategy to help customers pay off their mortgage faster.
August 12, 2020
Baby Boomers drove home renovations prior to HomeBuilder and COVID-19
A new survey has revealed baby boomers accounted for nearly half of renovating homeowners in 2019.
August 11, 2020
