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With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation

  • Written by Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate by another 25 basis points, the third hike this year as it struggles to keep inflation under control.

The increase takes the cash rate to 4.35%, and fully reverses the three rate cuts delivered in 2025. The hike had been widely expected by economists after a sharp rise in...

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

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PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

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BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

Australian small business owners can now receive and compare business insurance quotes directly inside ChatGPT, in a move that signals a major shi...

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

With only 16% of retiring small businesses having a succession plan, tens of thousands risk closure as one in three owners nears retirement.  Ne...

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

As workplaces settle into the new year and look for ways to strengthen culture, capability and connection, experts say corporate volunteering is e...

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Global Hospitality Platform, Tabit, Reveals Five Ways to Maximise Benefits of Mobile-First Systems  As Australian hospitality venues grapple with...