Finance
What inflation figures mean for you and your home loan
The inflation numbers suggest homeowners might need to start preparing for a rate rise.
3 min read
![The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the last Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers on Wednesday.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15552563/43551cd6310eda475b8675a8eca7e3e9831db876-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Why taxpayers could bear brunt of Aussie airline’s collapse
‘We know how important it is that we get these flights.’
2 min read
![Australian airline Rex has gone into voluntary administration.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15537241/67c3fc851542c89fb5de0ab6bcec6cef67af3a30-16x9-x0y78w800h450.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
The side hustles earning Aussies an extra $4K a month
2 min read
![Amid a cost-of-living crisis, Australians are earning up to $4000 a month in supplementary income through side hustles. File image.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15524837/3ff8726138c0839307f16b67ea5923288582c845-16x9-x0y339w6513h3664.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
‘Cash can’t crash’: Global CrowdStrike outage looks set to save Australia from going cashless
3 min read
![Stacking of Australia coins for saving money concept](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15495419/a8e52c13cdb041e6ee19c15f1c89c8f525db6320-16x9-x0y432w4608h2592.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Sad reason this Aussie business has gone cash only
2 min read
![A South Australian business has announced a move to cash only after multiple system outages caused thousands of dollars in losses.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15484958/83007bbbe26d9c73d663fb4a76df81b85a48b10b-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Grim reality looms for more than 150,000 homeowners: ‘Drastic action’
2 min read
![Grim reality looms for more than 150,000 homeowners: ‘Drastic action’](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15462660/b7e08e2e497e338f0508452814df9d5e228df242-16x9-x455y0w7282h4096.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Retailer to compensate customers, pay back $10 million in penalties
The online retailer caused an estimated $3.86 million in consumer losses over misleading listings on its site.
2 min read
![A sample advertisement by Grays highlights what was incorrect in the car listing.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15395719/a8cf41416e88db5ce1487c883f7553ce0e086e95-16x9-x1y0w1046h588.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Popular household appliance chain accused of misleading shoppers
Thousands of customers thought they were getting a great deal - but there was a catch, claims the ACCC.
2 min read
![The Good Guys has been taken to court by the consumer watchdog.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15319827/93ba622a84e5bb72303fe2be8cf60f9b4fc3a194-16x9-x0y0w1920h1080.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Major Australian retailer cuts 165 jobs after collapse
3 min read
![Australian online bookseller Booktopia last week appointed voluntary administrators.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15305510/e8054e9472571b8cb91ae49a50e5125b51f3bccb-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Major change coming to Kmart refund policy within weeks
3 min read
![Kmart is cracking down on its refund policy, requiring customers to keep proof of purchase.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15289358/6e7b21174460aa5d98dfec37305c0171d07d379e-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Popular Australian fashion brand slammed over sizing move
3 min read
![Australian brand Witchery has been slammed by customers over its new collection, which has a smaller size range than previous collections.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15227541/05610a1eb5a89458f1882a2e64e93a0f08cdfe10-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Why Airbnb claims it’s not fuelling Australia’s property crisis
Short-term accommodation sites have been accused of forcing up rents and taking homes off the market.
3 min read
![State governments have taken notice of short-term accommodation sites including Airbnb as they search for a solution to housing shortages.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15622717/310a546b4731010ceacf688c84c04662f3cb06c3-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
The Aussie city bucking the work-from-home trend
The results are ‘unthinkable’ given many companies have been wondering if they even need a central office.
2 min read
![Brisbane has the tightest market for CBD office space in the country, according to the Property Council.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15552546/d268364087a4548307a5048a0ddd1ba8978a7873-16x9-x0y7w800h450.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Is the tree change over? Home sales in regional Australia take a hit
A new report has signalled some big changes in the Australian property market.
3 min read
![Rooftops with for sale signs.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15461025/bcc71b7029f0f9aa46a63afa914f8a3a8e466141-16x9-x0y21w798h449.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Major twist after abandoned golf club was earmarked as nature reserve
Debate has been raging over whether the site should be used for housing or environmental protection.
2 min read
![The Arundel Hills golf course has been unused since 2022.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15434420/10f099321527e09aba4bb61d51ebb9def3b315e1-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
The six words that led Brisbane couple to lose entire life savings
The pair had saved nearly $98,000 for IVF treatment - and that was wiped out.
4 min read
![Brisbane couple Scott and Danielle White had worked hard to accumulate their life savings — which took just seconds to disappear during the global tech outage last week.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15477014/f900e56cdf5542faf0d0e7c541b4e3ffd41451e3-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
First big four bank cuts interest rates — but experts urge caution
The move may offer ‘some relief’ to homeowners and prospective buyers.
3 min read
![NAB has become the first of the big four banks to cut fixed-term interest rates this year](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15444379/6e91dd8c388cbcb385e3d931747e82e17736d100-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Noah couch-surfed for years to save for a house deposit. Then, he was hit with a rude awakening
3 min read
![File image: Noah couch-surfed for years to save for a house deposit. Then, he was hit with a rude awakening](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15328771/71eb2d6a0fa4483e31cd0a97fbc6bf603bee4f0c-16x9-x0y297w5700h3206.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Major city bank branch forced to close amid protest over ‘reckless’ move
2 min read
![The ANZ branch in Adelaide city will stay closed until protesters move on.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15382472/47620a95d5e52aa44725f039cfa653dbf4ebe600-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Alarming act from Australia’s big four banks revealed: ‘Monumental facade’
4 min read
![A report says the big four banks are not doing enough to live up to their climate commitments.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15369285/a0f052f33b8cd6341f08f70dc111431a801bca20-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
The side hustles earning Aussies an extra $4K a month
These in-demand and high-paying jobs could be your key to financial freedom.
2 min read
![Amid a cost-of-living crisis, Australians are earning up to $4000 a month in supplementary income through side hustles. File image.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15524837/3ff8726138c0839307f16b67ea5923288582c845-16x9-x0y339w6513h3664.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Tax breaks for ‘big, dumb’ American-style utes costing Aussies $250 million a year
‘These vehicles are damaging roads, reducing safety and increasing emissions, yet they are given a massive tax break.’
2 min read
![Big luxury utes such as those made by Chevrolet are exempt from Australia's Luxury Car Tax. (EPA PHOTO)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-15435823/973b5ab071c857037ca63a00de51cd58eb12cd6d-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
The plan to turn Aussie city into world’s newest nightlife capital
New York. Berlin. Barcelona. Tokyo. Brisbane?
2 min read
![Premier Steven Miles is starting a push to enhance Brisbane and Queensland’s nightlife.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-14969784/20429647dd7b5b6e6b35613d8cf3b32557dcd005-16x9-x0y57w724h407.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Major bank reveals how Aussies will spend new cash boost
Taxpayers will pocket between $350 and $4500 extra annually when the tax changes come into effect in just under two months.
2 min read
![Most Australians are planning to save any extra money they receive from their stage 3 tax cut, new data from NAB Bank has revealed. File photo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-14613804/092a3ed68dce1913a0898543406073e84ceddb8f-16x9-x0y328w6303h3545.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
This is how much you need to earn to buy an ‘affordable’ house in Australia
New housing data reveals a ‘worrying scenario’ for homebuyers.
2 min read
![Australians need to earn over $300,000 a year in order to buy a new home according to “worrying” new housing data.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-12637685/56e2d1476a8225d00bbaa7c3d39485a2e61bc521-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.png?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
ASX takes hefty hit following inflation fears out of the US
The Australian stock market is on pace for its worst day since June 14, after falls in early trading in the wake of a worse-than-expected US inflation report.
2 min read
![The Australian Securities Exchange has dropped by more than two per cent in early trading. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-8232445/16dfe097b1cc49bf423155db7eb321f655706621-16x9-x0y75w800h450.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Oil and gas giant triples profit to more than $1 billion - as your energy prices soar
2 min read
![Santos gas company has reported a half-year net profit after tax of $US1.167 billion. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-7906914/5c5a9aaadb9ac812384572021f0fc63287886c0b-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Banks, energy boost ASX in early trade
2 min read
![Bank shares were trading higher ahead of RBA's likely decision to lift the cash rate furthet.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-7396612/0427fcf36071ef1046787bafa94f9aaa0b140fd8-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Asia shares cautious as US futures slip
3 min read
![Japan's Nikkei 225 index is up slightly after Asian markets start the week in a cautious mood.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.7news.com.au/publication/C-7395237/e4318e283e6cb9e45768e1ab146775ec29cbd047-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)