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Modern building codes have ensured new houses are more fire risk savvy than their earlier counterparts. In the light of the recent bushfire incidents across Australia, Western Sydney University academic Douglas Brown gives this advice on...

Sometimes the silly season can seem more of a chore than a pleasure, especially if you have to brace to hit the shops last minute. We have a few ideas that could potentially save you serious time...

A neobank has launched a new suite of home loans that it promises will virtually do away with paperwork. 86 400 says you’ll only have to sign one physical paper document during the application process, but...

The great Australian home loan swap appears to have begun, with thousands of savvy customers finding a better deal, either from their bank or a new lender. Canstar has seen a spike in customers searching for...

Catastrophic bushfires raging in northern New South Wales have destroyed more than 100 homes, and there are more than 50 fires burning across Queensland. Insurers have warned customers to listen to the emergency authorities and wait...

Australia’s listed companies gained value overall last week, after solid gains from the big miners, the Commonwealth Bank and CSL. But fellow big names Westpac and Transurban didn’t fare as well. This is a wrap of...

Two of Queensland's biggest super funds are considering joining forces, which could mean lower fees for members. QSuper and Sunsuper confirmed on Monday they were in preliminary, non-binding talks about a possible merger that they say...

The Australian Securities Exchange slipped last week, after four weeks of steady gains. Share prices of some of the country’s most recognisable brands fell, but it was a better week for miners. Here’s a few of...

The Australian share market has slipped back this week, closing this afternoon down on the previous week's close. Here's a list of the winners and losers for the week of trade from 28 October to 1...

Another payday, another banking outage. A bank that operates totally online is currently unable to provide mobile and internet banking services to some of its customers. ME Bank told customers on X mid-morning on Thursday that...

One of Australia's largest supermarket chains has apologised after admitting it owes thousands of staff up to $300 million for underpaid wages and super stretching back nine years. Here's why it pays for consumers to check...

UPDATE: If you've just found a nice little gift in your bank account from the Australian Tax Office, this could be why. A major change to the $2.9 trillion super industry has come into effect. It...

Last week saw share values across the Australian market rise for the third week in a row, amid calmer international events and no major economic shocks. Momentum is looking positive for the week ahead on the...

New figures show that consistent spending via buy now pay later schemes could require the same repayments as if you had bought a small car with a personal loan or bought a round-the-world-cruise with a credit...

This week is predicted to be a rocky one for the sharemarket, after a week of gains last week that saw some big banks bounce back. Global events are expected to again contribute to Australian market...

The latest investigation into home loan prices is expected to reinforce the not-so-new news that you need to shop around for the best deal – and work out why many consumers don't. Australia's banks are about...

Would you spend $720 dollars to buy 24 seedlings? Australian shoppers appear willing to do just that, in their efforts to score the complete Woolworths’ Discovery Garden collectables range. Collecting the kits might be fun, but...

Australia’s unprecedented low interest rates are boosting share prices and helping to grow superannuation balances, experts say. The official cash rate is now 0.75%, after the Reserve Bank lowered it for the third time this year...

If you are one of the millions of home loan customers wondering why your bank’s interest rates are still higher than their competitors, take heart – answers may soon be forthcoming. A frustrated Australian government has...

Last week saw the biggest fall on the Australian sharemarket all year. Now, investors are now waiting to see what happens - and it seems like it's off to a good start. It was a quiet...