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Housing backlog will keep rents in focus before pressure eases: CBA economists
CBA economists say the housing shortage accumulated in recent years will take time to unwind, keeping the rental market tight ahead of a gradual im...
1 October 2026
Inflation rises to 4% as fuel and housing costs climb
Australia’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.0% in August, driven by higher housing and fuel costs, a day after the Reserve Bank raised the cash rat...
1 October 2026
RBA raises official cash rate to 4.60% in fourth increase of 2026
Updated | The RBA has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60%, its fourth increase this year, as inflation pressures remain eleva...
30 September 2026
EVs now 1 in 4 new car sales in Australia
Almost 158,000 electric vehicles were sold in Australia in the first half of 2026, equivalent to one every 100 seconds.
30 September 2026
Beyond cheaper housing: why regional Australia is offering young Australians more than a lifestyle change
A more diverse jobs market is changing the equation for younger Australians considering life beyond the capitals.
28 September 2026
Unemployment rises to 4.6% as RBA weighs rates
Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in August even as employment increased, with more people entering the labour force ahead of next week’s ...
24 September 2026
