The history of Australian banking has always been dominated by the big four - ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and Westpac.
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If you're looking to renovate or redecorate your bathroom there are lots of ways to get a great result without breaking the bank. Redoing your bathroom can be extremely costly but the good news is that it's also one of the easiest places to make savings.
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Whether you're embracing a meat-free day each week, living a vegetarian lifestyle, or just wanting to try some brilliant new flavour combinations, Veg ticks all the boxes.
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The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, Woombye's Big Pineapple, Ballina's Big Prawn - according to a Wotif survey, 90 per cent of Australian's have visited at least one over-sized Aussie monument in their lifetime.
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The RBA has decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 0.75% as it assesses the impact of its June, July and October cuts. In making this decision not to drop rates again, the RBA will have considered strong evidence of an improving housing market, supported by rising house…
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Haven likes Diverse, funny, insightful and perfectly suited to fit into busy lives, the podcast’s popularity shows no sign of abating. Delivering bite-size chunks of entertainment and information, if you’re not already onboard the podcast train, here are a few to whet your whistle. The Five of My Life – Nigel…
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Now that Australia’s banking regulator has lowered the lenders’ borrowing buffer, more people should be able to borrow more funds to buy their new home. For the last few years Australia’s banking regulator, APRA, has required lenders to use a minimum 7 per cent interest rate when assessing a new…
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For the 3rd time in five months the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to reduce the official cash rate, this time to 0.75%, in a concentrated effort to boost the economy. In making the decision to lower rates again the RBA has strongly reinforced its focus on supporting employment…
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As everyone awakes from winter hibernation, many people’s thoughts turn to selling or buying a home in spring. It’s no surprise. The sun starts shining, the garden bounces back into life, flowers bloom, lawns look lush and green, and homes are once again filled with light and warmth. Chances are…
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