The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate for the eighth consecutive month, this time by 0.25% to 3.10%. Today's increase follows speculation that rates may be starting to approach their peak with falling house prices in some capital cities, decreasing demand for credit…
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Kitties of Disneyland - the kingdom's keepers Did you know that there is a population of 200-plus feral cats that live in the grounds of Disneyland, who are tasked with helping to control the theme park's rodent population? They're neutered and supported with an infrastructure built specifically for them, including…
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As awareness about our changing climate grows, so too does the desire to take positive action. And while the big corporates are in the spotlight, individuals also need to consider their daily activities and find ways to minimise their own emissions. Everything we do has an impact - from how…
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Don't let them do a dash with your cash. As if Aussie home buyers didn't have enough to contend with, now the soaring price of real estate has drawn the attention of international cyber criminals who have stolen deposit and sales payments totalling millions. Hackers are targeting loose security around…
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Who knew selling eggs at the garden gate could void your home insurance? Apparently not many people, including the Victorian homeowners who have found themselves at the centre of an insurance nightmare that should prompt everyone with a side hustle to check their coverage. It seems having an Australian Business…
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Haven's tips to keep the Grinch at bay as interest rates rocket. The message is loud and clear. The Reserve Bank of Australia wants households to tighten their belts to keep a lid on inflation. And to do it they're making sure we all have less to spend after paying…
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Congrats to our October Winner – Carlene wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Carlene, and she’s…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate, by 0.25% to 2.60%. In considering the size of the increase, the RBA board appears to be continuing to focus on reducing inflation against the backdrop of falling house prices in many areas of Australia, a…
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Congrats to our September Winner – Dylan wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Dylan, and he’s…
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As widely expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today increased the official cash rate by 0.50% to 2.35%. This brings the total of increases made since May to 2.25% as the RBA continues to battle a very stubborn inflation foe. In making this latest increase our central bank will…
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