Is Tasmania the apple of Australia's eye?
A recent report by CommBank revealed the Apple Isle outperformed all other states as the best overall economy - the first time in a decade.
July 27, 2020
Construction home loan rates cut on back of HomeBuilder grant
Some lenders have cut interest rates for construction loans, with one cutting by 50 basis points.
July 24, 2020
What the experts think of JobKeeper and JobSeeker 2.0
Reactions to the JobKeeper and JobSeeker 2.0 announcement yesterday were mixed, with some groups saying there needs to be more support for the neediest.
July 22, 2020
JobKeeper and JobSeeker 2.0: Extended but reduced
Today the Federal Government announced an extension of JobKeeper past September on a reduced payment to March 2021.
July 21, 2020
What a revamped JobKeeper could look like
JobKeeper changes for childcare workers apply from today, and from Thursday 23 July wider reforms will be revealed.
July 20, 2020
Member-owned banks lead charge in cutting home loan rates
In the past week, Reliance Bank, People's Choice and Hunter United all cut home loan interest rates, with one cutting by up to 55 basis points.
July 17, 2020
Unemployment rises to 7.4% in June
Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals the unemployment rate rose to 7.4% in June, up from 7.0% in May as more people look for work.
July 16, 2020
Budgeting fintech Wildcard shutting down
In an email to customers, budgeting and transaction app Wildcard has announced it's closing its doors on 14 August.
July 15, 2020
10 major infrastructure projects flagged to influence property prices
Analysis released yesterday revealed 10 infrastructure projects that could influence property prices in corresponding suburbs over the next few years.
July 15, 2020
The second $750 stimulus payment flows from today
From today (13 July), the second $750 Centrelink stimulus payment will start flowing through to eligible recipients.
July 13, 2020
