Jul 10, 2026
‘Keeps me up at night’: rental rupture laid bare
Rising rents and falling real wages have squeezed young Australians, who find themselves no better off than previous generations.
Jul 9, 2026
Renters pour a record share of income into housing
The average renter is spending a third of household income on keeping a roof over their head, and the situation is worse for the poorest Australians.
Jun 26, 2026
Labor’s economic reforms affecting ‘standards of living’
Coalition blasts tax changes and says 'economy is flatlining', while One Nation believes 'people have had a gutful'.
Jun 15, 2026
‘Almost all markets now favour buyers’
Economist suggests 'If more homes go to owner-occupiers, fewer remain available to rent'.
Jun 11, 2026
‘Reform is always hard’: PM coy on tax carve outs
Anthony Albanese has not revealed whether carve outs for businesses are on the table for controversial tax changes from the federal budget.
Jun 10, 2026
Some concessions to tax reforms are still on the cards
Treasurer in talks with businesses which may allow startups to keep their 50 per cent capital gains rate.
Jun 8, 2026
Cooling house market offers hope to first-time buyers
Auction clearance rates have hit a five-year low, and the percentages are the lowest Australia has had in five years.
Jun 2, 2026
‘I will not be silent as we rebuild Liberals’
Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.
May 22, 2026
Brace yourself for a big fall in house prices
Finance analysts predict the government's negative gearing and CGT changes to invoke a drop in house prices next year.
May 21, 2026
Property purchases down as interest rate shocks hit
Rising living costs and interest rates are hurting housing sales, with a sharp downturn in loans and investor lending.
