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Surcharge fees scrapped in $1.6b consumer victory
Removing surcharge fees on card transactions will mean punters know what they owe a business before they head to the till, the Reserve Bank says.
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‘Recalcitrant’ councils targeted in planning overhaul
As major state political parties back moves to speed up housing developments, sluggish councils would have no choice but to accept new projects.
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‘Project-by-project’ moves toward lofty housing target
Australians have been told the housing crisis can’t be solved in one fell swoop as brand new inner-city homes are opened for people on low incomes.
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Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow
The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to deliver mortgage holders more hip-pocket relief in its upcoming interest rates decision.
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Could harbour be housing saviour after racecourse fail?
A bid to sell a racecourse in Australia’s urban heartland to build 25,000 homes has been scratched as eyes turn to the last working port in Sydney Harbour.
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Healthy inflation data should help ease mortgage pain
Quarterly numbers are expected to show inflation has drifted into the Reserve Bank’s target range to set up a further interest rate cut.
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Inner suburb renewal plan a step towards housing target
Social housing will be built among thousands of new homes in an inner-city suburb, as part of a plan to develop near established transport and amenities.