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RBA keeps interest rates on hold for first time in 2026

THE Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates on hold for the first time in 2026 as the nation’s economy deteriorates and questions linger over a potential peace deal in the Middle East. Following three consecutive rate rises, the central bank’s monetary policy board voted unanimously to leave the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday. The decision was anticipated by many economists and financial markets. But the question now is whether it heralds the end of the bank’s hiking cycle or is merely a pause before the next move upwards. The odds of a ra

Australia’s fiscal metrics ‘broadly weaker’ than peers

Money men say Budget plans may boost productivity

Government continues balancing act with immigration

Liberals admit mistakes but ‘there is a lot to play out’

When the case for due diligence is a must for conveyancers

Tax reforms to impose ‘substantial costs’ on the public

Costly uni degrees may lift tradie numbers

DIMINISHING value for the ballooning cost of a university degree could prove a windfall for the construction industry as it’s hoped more young people are steered towards in-demand tra

Doubled investment to accelerate housing

THE Queensland Government is further accelerating the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund to unlock thousands of additional homes. Following the success of round one and overwhelming

Clearance rates jump higher after holiday

AFTER a week of softer auction clearances, the nation’s capitals bounced back with a healthy rise last weekend. The capital cities recorded a solid 80.8 per cent bounce back in auc

INVESTORS are prematurely offloading their properties before tax changes even hit the market, resulting in a listings boom but fewer rentals. Rental listings across the country have sho