Home prices across the nation have increased at their fastest monthly rate in more than two years as demand continues to outstrip housing supply.
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.
Economists are calling for further reform as a slowdown in spending growth adds to concerns Australia's economic recovery is at risk of stalling.
The odds are lengthening on an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day, as the Reserve Bank adopts a hawkish tone and inflation steps up the pace.
Hopes for more rate cuts are fading after the RBA took a hawkish turn as it held interest rates steady in a widely-expected move.
The great Australian dream of property ownership continues to resemble a nightmare for many buyers as prices surge and the supply of homes dwindles.
Borrowers have been denied surprise mortgage relief by the Reserve Bank, which left rates on hold after hotter-than-expected inflation figures.
Mortgage holders are unlikely to get a leg up from the Reserve Bank this week, with markets and analysts predicting the cash rate to remain on hold.
About 5400 jobs dropped out of Australia's economy in August, wrongfooting forecasters who had expected stronger growth in employment.
Australia should follow New Zealand in reforming zoning rules to boost limp construction productivity and expand housing supply, leading economists say.
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