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How third-party systems leave supermarkets vulnerable to cyber attacks
Experts say the incident demonstrates a shift in the cybersecurity threat landscape.
The cheapest home loan is NOT always the best: Brokers react to ASIC review
Reducing mortgage broking to a glorified price comparison tool does the profession a disservice, argue Australia’s leading mortgage professionals
Australian housing market update | October 2026
Australia's housing downturn has stopped sparing anyone. Cotality's National House Price Index fell 1.1% in September 2026, the sixth consecutive monthly decline, bringing the cumulative drop since…
Former employee accused of defrauding auto parts business of $294,000
Timothy Ferris is accused of stealing more than $90,000 and causing his former employer to lose more than $200,000 by cancelling orders and misdirecting EFTPOS payments.
Examining WA's proposed university merger, and why it's causing concern
The University of Western Australia, Murdoch University and Curtin University could be merged under a WA government proposal. What's behind the plan, how will it work and what comes next?
Mortgage stress mounts as borrowers struggle to keep up
Brokers outline options for borrowers feeling the pinch as repayments approach a 40-year high
Landlords could be jailed over illicit tobacco in SA crackdown
Landlords would be held more accountable for the sale of illicit tobacco from their tenants' businesses, under a proposed crackdown in SA that would also significantly boost fines and jail time.
Major mortgage repricing underway following four RBA rate rises
Sub-6% home loans all but disappear as funding costs soar
A leg-up for buyers. A bigger mortgage to carry.
The expanded 5% Deposit Scheme has had a big first year. Since the changes introduced on 1 October 2025, the government reports 102,594 Australians supported. Income caps were removed, property price…
ACCC takes egg 'cartel' to court
Sunny Queen and 11 other egg businesses coordinated on production and supply decisions, likely substantially reducing competition for many years, the ACCC alleges.
Mortgage demand slump deepens – Equifax
Both first-home buyer and investor cohorts post sharp declines in September
Spotlight on the award-winning McGregor Finance Group
'It's very much a family business,' says founder Christine McGregor
Sydney leads easing rental conditions while smaller capitals stay tight
SQM Research finds unit rents fell 1.6% and house rents rose 1.6% in the month to 12 October, as the national vacancy rate rose to 1.4%
ASIC puts brokers’ higher-cost loan picks under scrutiny
Regulator wants stronger evidence when brokers bypass cheaper home loan options
Investor loans fall 9% as budget reshapes demand
Investors adapt to budget changes as Ray White warns of supply squeeze
Lenders pass on RBA hike as fixed rates clear 6%
Canstar flags fixed-rate rises as a possible sign of another hike
NGM Group names James Cudmore as next CEO
NGM Group names James Cudmore as next CEO
‘A positive finding for our profession’: Broker association welcomes ASIC review
Corporate regulator’s review into mortgage broking industry should be welcomed, says FBAA boss Leo Gagic
Please explain: Mortgage brokers must justify pricier loan recommendations
Regulatory review 'gives our industry a roadmap' says MFAA boss Anja Pannek
ASIC says credit cards still okay as ATO battles ban backlash
The corporate regulator has no current plans to stop credit card payments, despite the October 1 ban forbidding surcharges being passed onto customers. The post ASIC says credit cards still okay as…
NGM Group boss to step down after seven years
Founding chief hands over the reins after growing assets to a record $25.1 billion
[PODCAST] The Great Australian Property Shuffle: Where Future Demand Is Heading with Simon Kuestenmacher
By the time many of today's Gen Z buys their first home, Melbourne will have overtaken Sydney as Australia's biggest city. Canberra will be bigger than Newcastle. And a sleepy Victorian farming town…
This week’s Australian Property Market Update – Latest Data, State by State October 13th 2026
Australia's property markets are continuing to lose momentum, with dwelling values declining and the traditional spring selling season failing to deliver its usual lift in activity. To help keep you…
Why sellers are ditching auctions as Australia’s property market weakens
For years, auctions have been the preferred selling method in Australia’s largest property markets, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney. When buyer demand is strong, an auction can create urgency,…
Inclusion at Work Week opens registration for next month
Businesses of all sizes are invited to participate and share their initiatives using the national campaign hashtag. The post Inclusion at Work Week opens registration for next month appeared first…
ASIC moves to bring crypto-settled CFDs under 2037 rules
Most lenders still reject crypto as security
Unsold auctions outnumber sales after major banks lift rates
Brisbane matches a May 2020 low
HAILO brings whole-of-debt modelling to BID files ahead of ASIC findings
Boilerplate reasons won’t pass, regulator says
La Trobe CEO fires back at private credit critics
The firm offers six questions private credit investors and brokers should be asking
Counterfeit cash hits eight-year high, leaving small businesses out of pocket
After falling victim to fake banknotes, businesses across Australia are using UV checkers to screen for counterfeit currency. The post Counterfeit cash hits eight-year high, leaving small businesses…
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