'Range anxiety', lack of incentives stifle fully-electric vehicle uptake
Although hybrids continue to increase their marketshare, uptake of electric vehicles has been slower, according to the latest car sales figures.
November 05, 2020
Car sales down again, but some signs of positivity
October marked 31 consecutive months of new car sales declines, but sales were only 1.5% down compared to October last year.
November 05, 2020
Insolvencies in construction, mining and retail spike 38%
The latest data from the Australian Financial Security Authority indicates insolvencies in construction, mining and retail have increased in the past fortnight.
November 04, 2020
Should I hop on the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme?
The Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is immensely popular with first home buyers, but should you sign up to the program?
November 04, 2020
Pensioners reminded to use Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Following various stimulus measures targeted at older Australians, National Seniors Australia is advocating use of the health card.
November 04, 2020
Retail trade figures point to 'smarter' Christmas spending outlook
Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today revealed retail turnover fell 1.1% in September 2020, highlighting volatility in the sector.
November 04, 2020
Are pensioners' deeming rates getting cut again?
Yesterday Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the government is monitoring deeming rates "very closely".
November 04, 2020
Too big to fail: CommBank suspends foreclosures until September 2021
Commonwealth Bank is the first major bank that has introduced a moratorium on forced home sales until September 2021.
November 03, 2020
Eftpos acquires Beem It payments app from big banks
Today debit card platform Eftpos acquired payments app Beem It from Westpac, CommBank, and NAB for a confidential sum.
November 03, 2020
First home buyers, investors flooding the market but borrowing less
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics' lending data shows more first home buyers and investors entered the market in September, but borrowed less.
November 02, 2020
