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Australians are saving more. But for how long?

Superannuation and housing costs are keeping Australians savings high, but an ageing population and inheritances could change the picture.

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Rural Aid and CommBank expand Victorian bushfire support

Emergency assistance
Rural Aid receives $100,000 donation from CommBank to provide help to Victorian farmers as they face urgent livestock and recovery pressures.

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CBA Emergency Assistance for natural disaster affected areas in Queensland

Emergency assistance
Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support in Queensland.

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CBA Emergency Assistance for bushfire affected areas in Victoria

Emergency assistance
Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support across Victoria.

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Communities in Victoria are coming together following the bushfires in areas near Yea and Alexandra, supporting their neighbours and emergency services as the recovery begins.

Rural Aid CEO John Warlters explains how it supports farmers in the early stages of recovery, and then steps in with practical help when it’s needed most.

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Business

The new cash mandate rules for fuel and grocery retailers explained

New cash rules mean many fuel and grocery retailers must take cash for everyday, in-person purchases - but only in set situations.

21 January 2026

Business

Australian shares dip for third day

Australia’s sharemarket fell for a third straight session as weaker global risk appetite weighed on equities.

21 January 2026

Economy

Australians are saving more. But for how long?

Superannuation and housing costs are keeping Australians savings high, but an ageing population and inheritances could change the picture.

21 January 2026

Economy

China's population falls for a fourth straight year

China's population is continuing to rapidly age and steadily decline, with the 2025 birthrate the lowest in decades.

20 January 2026

Agribusiness

Politics to play a bigger role in agri markets as global tensions rise

Government intervention and trade policies are set to shape commodity prices in 2026, from wheat to cattle.

20 January 2026

Economy

IMF warns of Australian inflation worry

Australia’s outlook is steady on growth but sticky on inflation, as the IMF flags a wider global risk if AI-driven sharemarket gains unwind.

20 January 2026

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Michele Bullock

RBA expected to raise rates in February: CBA economists

Economy
Faster growth and stubborn price pressures mean a small rate rise may be coming early in the new year, CBA economists say.

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What to know about the possible impact of Japan's rate hike

Economy
Japan’s central bank has lifted interest rates to a 30-year high, a shift that could strengthen the yen and unsettle global markets.

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New Wage and Labour Insights report

Technology
CBA’s new monthly indicator offers an early read on shifting labour-market conditions.

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