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 Why are interest rates going up? What does inflation have to do with the Reserve Bank’s decision? 
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Posted July 5, 2022

Why are interest rates going up? What does inflation have to do with the Reserve Bank’s decision? 

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Interest rates are likely to rise this afternoon. But do you understand why? Here's everything you need to know. 

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 Can we avoid a recession? What we can learn from the Kiwis
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Posted July 4, 2022

Can we avoid a recession? What we can learn from the Kiwis

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New Zealand property prices have fallen every month this year following a series of punishing interest rate hikes that began last October. So [...]

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 Scammers stole over $2 billion from Australians last year — more than double 2020’s total: ACCC
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Posted July 4, 2022

Scammers stole over $2 billion from Australians last year — more than double 2020’s total: ACCC

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Scammers stole more than $2 billion from Australians last year — more than double the amount from 2020. Here's why losses from scams are going [...]

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 Rising interest rates could drive rents up as landlords also struggle to cover their mortgages
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Posted July 4, 2022

Rising interest rates could drive rents up as landlords also struggle to cover their mortgages

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Teacher Allan Qi has a unique perspective when it comes to the property market. He is both a landlord and a tenant and is increasingly worried [...]

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 Growing number of reliable tenants find themselves homeless in rental squeeze
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Posted July 3, 2022

Growing number of reliable tenants find themselves homeless in rental squeeze

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Diane thought if she paid her rent on time and took care of the property where she was living she could not be evicted, but then she found [...]

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 Australia’s cost of living crisis is forcing some to make difficult decisions about their future
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Posted July 3, 2022

Australia’s cost of living crisis is forcing some to make difficult decisions about their future

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The rising cost of living has forced Australians like Zofia to make difficult decisions in their lives, but many have also found practical [...]

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 Healthcare workers threaten more industrial action after turning down 3pc pay rise offer
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Posted June 28, 2022

Healthcare workers threaten more industrial action after turning down 3pc pay rise offer

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Nurses and midwives in NSW reject the state government's offer of a 3 per cent pay rise and will consider further industrial action.

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 What is inflation? What causes it? And who has been hit the hardest? Your questions answered
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Posted June 27, 2022

What is inflation? What causes it? And who has been hit the hardest? Your questions answered

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Inflation is soaring to new highs. From rising interest rates to increased petrol prices, it's hitting Australians' hip pockets. We've taken a [...]

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 How Australia is dealing with airbnb, Stayz in a housing crisis
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Posted June 24, 2022

How Australia is dealing with airbnb, Stayz in a housing crisis

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As more Australians find it harder to secure housing and the cost of goods and services skyrockets, governments have aimed their considerable [...]

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 From text messages to fraudulent ads, how scammers are draining bank accounts
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Posted June 21, 2022

From text messages to fraudulent ads, how scammers are draining bank accounts

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In the 25 years Helen Cahill has kept the books for her small business, she's never had any trouble doing online banking. Until last month.

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