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Firstmac prices $2 billion RMBS as markets remain volatile
Investor demand signals continued confidence in Australia’s lending sector
Woolworths to offshore hundreds of corporate jobs
Supermarket giant Woolworths will begin consultations with potentially affected staff today after announcing plans to shift some operations offshore.
One in three SMEs now using alternative financing sources
Findings reflect growing demand for funding models that provide faster access to capital and greater flexibility. The post One in three SMEs now using alternative financing sources appeared first on…
PM 'very worried' about Iran war escalation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is "very worried" about fresh US strikes on Iran and has highlighted the difficulties for global markets responding to US President Donald Trump's repeated…
Mining set to restart at one of the NT's biggest gold reserves
After being dormant for nearly 30 years, the Mount Todd gold mine near Katherine is gearing up to restart production. While there are calls for local Aboriginal people to have the "first crack" at…
Brokers hit record high, settling 81% of new home loans
Market share growth accelerates amid increasingly complex lending conditions
Mortgages are no longer the repayment Australians protect at all costs
Experian data shows severe financial stress is reshaping how borrowers prioritise repayments
To Kenya with love: the ‘shoe’preneur raising a village
Balancing her corporate job with her nascent venture, Angela arranged for shoemakers to train up women in the village, repurposing one of her father’s old factories to accommodate the enterprise. The…
Helia names new CEO, CFO in leadership refresh
Veteran insurance executive to take the helm following current CEO’s retirement
Labor considers startup CGT carve-out after founder backlash
Labor is reportedly considering a startup CGT carve-out after weeks of backlash from founders, investors and venture capital groups. The post Labor considers startup CGT carve-out after founder…
Mortgage brokers hit record 81% market share in Australia
Australia becomes one of only three countries globally where mortgage brokers exceed 80% of home lending
As GCT, negative gearing changes approach, one clear beneficiary emerges
Single largest tax concession in history remains untouched, says analyst
Gold Coast's prestige property market poised for significant growth
Region records fastest economic growth in Australia, with undersupply and migration fuelling continued price gains in key prestige suburbs
Consumer confidence retreats as cost pressures weigh on households and businesses
Sentiment falls to near-historic lows in June while business survey points to slowing activity
Three reasons no one is buying from you – and how to fix it
People want to know who you are, what you represent and why you’re qualified to help them. The post Three reasons no one is buying from you – and how to fix it appeared first on Inside Small Business.
Industry urges Senate to fix 'narrow definition of new housing' in tax reforms
Tax changes threaten housing supply without broader definition of new homes, trade body warns
Franchisees first: Aussie appoints Dino Pacella as GM retail
Aussie creates a new GM retail role and fills it with a familiar industry face
Dwelling values reach $12.8trn in March quarter
National housing stock grows 11.9% annually as Western Australia and Queensland lead price gains
Construction fintech Earlytrade cements $14.2 million funding round
Australian construction fintech Earlytrade has secured $14.2 million in funding to expand in the US and invest in agentic AI for payments. The post Construction fintech Earlytrade cements $14.2…
Has the RBA Finally Finished Raising Interest Rates?
After three consecutive rate hikes, Australia's largest bank is now saying the RBA is most likely done tightening - and that's worth paying attention to. CBA economists expect the cash rate to remain…
$12.8 trillion and growing — but not everywhere
WA surges 25%, Victoria falls: Australia's housing market is splitting in two
Lenders can't agree on where rates are heading — and it shows
Rate cuts and hikes in the same week signal deep uncertainty across the lending market
Australia’s Rental Crisis Is Getting Worse – And the “Solutions” May Be Making It Worse | Property Insiders
Australia’s rental crisis is getting worse, inflation is proving stubborn, and auction markets are starting to tell us buyers are becoming more cautious. So what does that mean for property…
NAB updates forecast, now expects interest rate cut
Slowing economic momentum could weigh heavily on the RBA's next move
Focus Finance’s Katie Thomas: ‘A regional crew that's run properly can knock it out of the park’
2025 Australian Broker of the Year winner reflects on rare triple win at Australian Mortgage Awards
Nominations rolling in for 2026 Australian Mortgage Awards – don’t miss your chance
Want to make the best submission? Previous winners give tips and tricks to help you stand out
Still hurting: Australian businesses get a confidence boost but margins keep falling
Australian businesses are cautiously less pessimistic — but the pain isn't over yet
Iran war's effects on commercial property market laid bare
Risk appetite is changing – but growth ambitions remain near-record highs
Global conflict, local consequences: the RBA's warning for Australia's financial system
The RBA maps four shock pathways that could tighten credit and hit property markets
RBA governor dismisses concerns over rising property prices
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