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Bigger budget surplus not ‘an end in itself’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a better-than-expected $15.8 billion budget surplus doesn't mean cost-of-living measures have been forgotten.

Jubilant AFL fans pack the streets for grand final parade

Thousands of AFL fans have swarmed Melbourne's streets to watch their favourite Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions players at the grand final parade.

RBA has workshopped worst-case scenario for borrowers

Most mortgage holders could sell their homes at a profit to avoid defaulting but conversely, others would be at risk of a loss if property prices fell.

Swans skipper Callum Mills ruled out of AFL Grand Final

Sydney have ruled captain Callum Mills out of the AFL grand final after choosing not to risk him off the back of a hamstring injury.

Psychological tricks behind supermarket discounts

Marketing experts say supermarkets are hitting on a human bias to buy with little thought when presented with apparent discounts.

RBA sees lower inflation, but not enough to cut rates

Central Bank Governor Michele Bullock expects headline inflation to drop into target on Wednesday, so why is she warning against near-term interest rate cuts?

McDonald to play in AFL Grand Final, Swans wait on Mills

Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.

Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold, as expected

The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent at its September meeting and kept all options open in its fight against inflation.

Raiders lock down speedster for two more years

Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.

‘Get your act together’: PM calls out supermarkets

Coles and Woolworths have been told to start acting in the interests of Australians after the consumer watchdog accused them of misleading customers.

Labor, expert lash ‘crazy’ call to step in over rates

Calls for Canberra to intervene with the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates to get financial reforms over the line have been rejected by Labor.

Coles and Woolworths head down, down to federal court

Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against Woolworths and Coles for allegedly misleading buyers with fake discounts.
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