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How Aussie farmers are navigating fuel and fertiliser pressures

Rising diesel costs are hitting harvest, freight and day-to-day operations on Australian farms, while uncertainty around the ongoing supply of nitrogen fertiliser is impacting operational decisions for farmers.

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New data from the Regional Movers Index shows popular destinations like the Sunshine Coast remain strong, but more people are moving between regional areas and looking further afield for affordability and opportunity.

Inflation has become one of the defining challenges for the Australian economy, but why did it take off and has Australia already hit its economic “speed limit”?

CommBank Head of Commodities and Sustainable Economics Vivek Dhar breaks down what Brent crude oil is, why it’s used to price most of the world’s oil, and what’s driving the current supply squeeze.

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Agribusiness

Don’t wait for electric tractors: is there a case for electrification in Australian farming?

Australia’s diesel squeeze is re-examining the potential case for farm electrification, but pumps, cooling and other equipment are shaping as more ...
10 April 2026
Football

CommBank Emerging Matildas and Socceroos Championships

Australia's national team stars of the future pit their skills against each other in front of selectors and scouts, and gaining valuable developmen...
10 April 2026
Business

ASX has best week since 2022 despite ceasefire strain

Despite Friday’s dip, Australian shares posted their strongest weekly gain since October 2022 as easing Middle East tensions lifted sentiment.
10 April 2026
Scams and fraud

Smarter than your boss? Employees more likely than senior managers to spot a scam

New research shows workers are more effective in spotting scams targeting their company.
9 April 2026
Economy

Travel spending down, EV charging up as Iran outlook shifts again

Australians are still spending, but rising fuel and power bills are shifting patterns as the Middle East ceasefire resets expectations around how l...
9 April 2026
Economy

Kiwis keep rates on hold despite inflation threat

The RBNZ has kept rates on hold, prioritising supporting a weak economy even as inflation pressures build in New Zealand.
8 April 2026

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