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Reserve Bank keeps interest rates at 4.35pc
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at its August meeting, after three rate hikes earlier this year. Source link
Federal police urged to investigate 'concerning' subsea cable fault
Two subsea cables off the coast of Perth, vital for international communications, suffered a fault over the weekend, and the company that owns them urgently wants to know what happened. Source link
RBA forecasts paint more upbeat picture as interest rates on hold — as it happened
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent in August as the central bank releases its updated economic forecasts, including the inflation, growth and unemployment outlooks. Source link
Kwinana is preparing for a once-in-a-generation rebuild and years of disruption
Transport operators in Perth’s south worry worsening congestion on the Kwinana Freeway is already driving up costs, delaying deliveries and fatiguing drivers. Now they face another decade or more of disruption. Source link
Investors 'losing patience' with slow renewables rollout, report finds
An investor survey found delays in connecting large-scale renewable projects to the grid are driving businesses away and slowing the drop in power prices for everyday consumers. Source link
Super experts explain ways to get your affairs in order
Millions of Australians could have no say in who inherits their superannuation. Here’s how to check if you’re one of them, and how to make sure your wishes are followed. Source link
The RBA's big challenge: How to navigate a real estate downturn
Deflating a property bubble takes some skill, something that has escaped almost every government or central bank that has ever attempted it. Source link
'Loyalty doesn't pay': Car insurers asked to explain soaring premiums
The corporate regulator ASIC has taken aim at major car insurers, finding the companies are not explaining why customers’ premiums are rising faster than inflation. Source link
What have we learnt from Origin Energy's data breach?
Three weeks ago, Origin Energy announced that 900,000 current and former customers had their personal data accessed. What have we learnt about our data safety online since? Source link
AGL fined $60k after workers exposed to lead during power plant deactivation
South Australia’s Employment Tribunal has fined energy giant AGL after workers were exposed to lead during a decommissioning project at an Adelaide power station. Source link