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Brighter magazine July/August issue

The latest issue of Brighter magazine focuses on empowering your financial future, with tips on saving, investing and planning ahead. We spotlight the athletes gearing up for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including stars like Nina Kennedy and Tristan Knowles OAM. Find practical advice for aspiring small business owners and ideas for enhancing your home’s market appeal during the selling season. We also visit Toowoomba, where we uncover the regional town’s unique charms.

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Tips, stories & inspiration

Brighter Magazine

The comfort trap: how to avoid overspending in winter

Winter comfort spending can add up quickly. Learn simple ways to enjoy cosy nights in, avoid impulse buys and stay on track with your budget.
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What Toowoomba locals love about their city

Toowoomba is shedding its quiet reputation to become a modern cultural hub. We meet some of the locals to find out what they love about it.
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Three athletes on what it means to represent Australia

Nina Kennedy, Tristan Knowles OAM and Calab Law share their career journeys, hard moments and hopes for the future.
Recipes

Comforting recipes from Alison Roman's new cookbook

Alison Roman shares her top cook-ahead recipes for warming meals on a budget from her cookbook, Something from Nothing.
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5 things to know about upsizing your home

Thinking about upsizing your home? Learn how equity, bridging finance, local knowledge and hidden costs can shape your next move.
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Family matters: how one home brought three generations together

When Lana Hallowes’ health changed, her family reimagined home life with a granny flat that helped three generations live close, care for each othe...

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What's in the Brighter Magazine?

From money-saving tips, small business stories and clever ways to get ahead, discover the brighter side of banking with CommBank's new magazine.

Know

Protect yourself from scams and fraud, discover digital tools that can help you spend wisely and hit your savings goals faster. Meet inspiring communities and familiar faces (including our branch members) from all over who share their money stories.

Save

Right now, every little bit counts. Boost your money confidence and find new ways to reduce budget pressures, with tips from everyday Australians and insights from personal finance experts. Find spending hacks and learn the money moves that can help you get ahead.

Grow

From side hustle ideas to superannuation boosters and small business inspiration, we share the stories of people who have grown their wealth through hard work, clever innovation and the right support. Plus useful ways to future­ proof even the loftiest goals.

Dream

For many people, it’s the big dreams we save for the hardest. That’s what keeps us going, whether that’s a bucket-list holiday, renovating your home or changing your life with a bold move. Discover the ways people have been able to transform their lives and make their dreams a reality.

Brighter magazine archive

Issue #20 Jul/Aug 2026

Issue #19 May/Jun 2026

Issue #18 Mar/Apr 2026

Issue #17 Jan/Feb 2026

Issue #16 Nov/Dec 2025

Issue #15 Sep/Oct 2025

Issue #14 Jul/Aug 2025

Issue #13 May/Jun 2025

Issue #12 Mar/Apr 2025

Issue #11 Jan/Feb 2025

Issue #10 Nov/Dec 2024

Issue #9 Sep/Oct 2024

Issue #8 July/August 2024

Issue #7 May/June 2024

Issue #6 Mar/Apr 2024

Issue #5 Jan/Feb 2024

Issue #4 Nov/Dec 2023

Issue #3 – Sep/Oct 2023

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