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Building approvals plunge 15% after November’s surge
A sharp reversal in multi-density projects drove December’s decline, reversing the previous month’s gains.
BORROWER • Wed, 04 Feb 2026
AFG urges budget action to tackle mortgage market power
The aggregator has warned that rising bank dominance threatens competition, housing affordability, and cost-of-living relief.
LENDER • Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Bullock warns inflation ‘too strong’ as RBA lifts CPI forecast
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has said inflation is “too strong” for the RBA’s liking, as the central bank forecasts inflation to imminently tip into the low 4s
BORROWER • Tue, 03 Feb 2026
RBA hikes cash rate for first time in over 2 years
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board has begun a new tightening cycle, increasing the cash rate for the first time in two years.
BORROWER • Tue, 03 Feb 2026
RBA tipped to hike as majors predict one-and-done call
Financial markets and the major banks are broadly expecting the RBA to hike interest rates, yet are split on the bank’s thinking moving forward.
BORROWER • Mon, 02 Feb 2026
COSBOA renews calls for government to bolster IAWO
The Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA) has called on the federal government to make the instant asset write-off scheme permanent and ...
BORROWER • Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Deal to unlock 17k new SA homes unveiled
A major federal-state government funding agreement has been announced with the aim of boosting housing supply and first home buyer opportunities.
GROWTH • Mon, 02 Feb 2026
ANZ slips into home lending decline
New data has revealed that ANZ’s housing loan book slipped in December, while its major rivals posted multibillion‑dollar gains.
LENDER • Sun, 01 Feb 2026
National house prices accelerate despite rate hike spectre
Fresh figures have revealed that national dwelling values continue to nudge higher amid tight supply and a mounting buyer squeeze.
BORROWER • Sun, 01 Feb 2026