Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails Regulatory action is being taken against a major regional bank after it self-reported suspected money laundering in its operations. AAP · Dec 17, 2025
Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens Australian farmland values are down 3.8 per cent in the first half of 2025 - the first dip in over a decade - but there are some causes for optimism. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Australian farmland values just keep on growing Farmland values have surged in Tasmania and Queensland off the back of a rebound in cattle prices, while the market in drought-affected areas has slowed. AAP · May 5, 2025
First-home buyers need more than a rate cut, banks say A recent RBA interest rate cut has caused a surge in mortgage applications - but not from the group most desperate to get into the market. AAP · Mar 18, 2025
Kyle and Jackie O lose advertisers as campaigners accuse show of normalising ‘violent misogyny’ AMP, Bendigo Bank, Flight Centre and Australian Super confirm they have stopped or are reviewing advertising with KIIS FM program The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2024
Reserve Bank's cash rate increase leaves households fearing further grocery price hikes Australians are waiting to see how much more they will pay for essential goods and services like food after the Reserve Bank's decision to hike interest rates for the 11th time. ABC News · May 2, 2023
Reserve Bank interest rate pause does little for people struggling with cost of living pressures The RBA has paused the cash rate, but businesses and home owners say that will not bring any immediate relief from cost of living pressures. ABC News · Apr 4, 2023
Australians are losing billions in scams and there are calls for banks to pay them back Sylvia Chou was looking forward to a comfortable retirement before she fell victim to an online investment scam, that she said her bank NAB should have stopped. ABC News · Sep 7, 2022
'It's like being kicked in the shins': Bendigo Bank trailblazers outraged by Wanniassa closure The bank has been in Wanniassa for 21 years The Canberra Times · Sep 6, 2022
Bendigo Bank branch in Wanniassa to close in decision 'not made lightly' The bank has blamed "a change to commercial leasing arrangements at the Wanniassa complex". The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2022
From text messages to fraudulent ads, how scammers are draining bank accounts In the 25 years Helen Cahill has kept the books for her small business, she's never had any trouble doing online banking. Until last month. ABC News · Jun 20, 2022