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Have EVs reached a tipping point in Australia? Here’s 8 things you need to know

The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Australia has hit overdrive in 2026, and the car market is undergoing significant changes. Here’s eight key questions answered to get you up to speed, even if you aren’t a car person.

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Disruptions in critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz are exposing vulnerabilities in global trade, driving supply shocks and higher costs, CommBank Senior Geo-Economics Analyst Madison Cartwright explains.

CommBank Socceroos Aziz Behich, Jacob Italiano, Aiden O'Neill and Patrick Yazbek take part in Passing the Torch, where they share their perspectives on football, life and the experiences that have shaped their careers.

After 38 years with CommBank, retired Ballarat Branch Manager Colleen Cornips helps open the city's brand new branch, cutting the ribbon alongside her former colleagues.

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BHP leads Australian shares higher

Australia's share market has had a positive day after a strong lead from the mining sector.
15 July 2026
Agribusiness

Global conflicts sees wheat prices jump, but Australian farmers' costs climb too

Global wheat prices have jumped as the conflict between the US and Iran again threatens key shipping routes.
15 July 2026
Economy

Shops keep closing, but there's never been less empty retail space

Despite a string of retailer collapses since May, Australia's shopping centre vacancy rate has fallen to its lowest level since 2018.
15 July 2026
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Wall Street gains on cooler inflation, strong bank earnings

Financial markets now see an 83.4% chance the Fed holds rates steady in July, up from 58.3% on Monday.
15 July 2026
Technology

PM says 'world-first' AI standards to become law within a year

AI data centres will be required to underwrite new power supply, as the Prime Minister rejects calls to weaken copyright laws.
15 July 2026
Markets

Wall Street ends lower as Iran tensions spook investors

Wall Street closed lower as the US President's revived blockade on Iranian ports pushed oil prices sharply higher.
14 July 2026

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CommBank Socceroos

Find out more about the CommBank Socceroos as they take on the world's best football teams at FIFA World Cup 2026.

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‘We try to think out loud’: OpenAI’s Sam Altman on closing the AI adoption gap

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI technology is advancing faster than we’ve been able to absorb it, making transparency, trust and agility critical to closing the gap.

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Get up to speed on negative gearing

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Australians have been arguing about negative gearing for forty years, and the 2026-27 federal budget has brought major changes. What’s the deal?

 

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What is capital gains tax and what are the latest changes?

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Updated | Capital gains tax (CGT) is back in the news again. What is it, where did it come from, what changed in the 2026-27 federal budget and what has the government announced since?

 

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