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Economy

Festive season fuels food and drink spending splurge in December

Entertaining and eating out made a Christmas comeback at the end of 2025, as the end of energy rebates sparked higher spending on utilities.
15 January 2026
Media release

How $2 could change how young Australians invest

For less than the cost of a coffee, young Australians can start investing in their future
15 January 2026
Emergency assistance

Rural Aid and CommBank expand Victorian bushfire support

Rural Aid receives $100,000 donation from CommBank to provide help to Victorian farmers as they face urgent livestock and recovery pressures.
14 January 2026
Scams and fraud

How good are Australians at spotting an AI-powered deepfake scam?

Our new research shows only four in ten can – but encouragingly the simple steps to help protect yourself stay the same, even against AI-powered sc...
13 January 2026
Economy

Wages hold firm as jobs growth moderates, CBA data shows

CBA Wage and Labour Insights point to a tight labour market as RBA expected to lift interest rates in 2026.
13 January 2026
Emergency assistance

CBA Emergency Assistance for natural disaster affected areas in Queensland

Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support in Queensland.
12 January 2026