Third RBA rate hike might not be the end for borrowers Mortgage holders are back to square one after a third straight Reserve Bank rate hike, adding hundreds of dollars more to interest repayments since February. AAP · May 4
Australia’s property investor borrowing rises at fastest rate in a decade – despite interest rate rises Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increase The Guardian - AU · May 4
Most Aussies ready to withstand another rate hike: NAB The majority of business and retail customers have solid buffers and will be able to deal with an anticipated interest rate hike, a big four bank says. AAP · May 3
Banks to reveal how Iran conflict has affected earnings Investors will be watching the banks' provisions for bad debts when ANZ, NAB and Westpac report their half-year earnings in the coming days. AAP · Apr 28
Brightin Star is working on its first ultra-wide autofocus lens — and it could tackle distortion better than its predecessors Brightin Star has teased its first ultra-wide-angle autofocus lens, and it brings more to the table than just AF, with a new optical approach aimed at improving distortion control over previous models Digital Camera World · Apr 22
The first-ever Chinese-made full-frame AF zoom lens is coming for Nikon Z-mount and Leica M-mount cameras Thypoch has revealed that its 24-50mm f/2.8, the first ever autofocus zoom lens from a Chinese manufacturer, won't just be for Sony E-mount Digital Camera World · Apr 20
Insta360 might have just revealed its Leica-powered DJI Osmo Pocket rival without revealing it at all The Luna Ultra and Luna Pro appear behind frosted glass at NAB, confirming dual lenses and Leica's involvement T3 · Apr 20
ASX almost flat as traders await Gulf developments Australian shares have started the week relatively flat despite tensions between the US and Iran rising two days before the expiry of their ceasefire. AAP · Apr 20
Big bank takes action as Middle East crisis rolls on National Australia Bank has followed Westpac to apply new measures to head off the impact of the Middle East conflict on its balance sheet. AAP · Apr 20
"Luna Ultra" has nothing to do with Artemis 3 – but it might be a worry for DJI's Osmo Pocket 4... The rumoured Insta360 Luna Ultra might be the multi-lens camera we were expecting the DJI Pocket 4 to be... Digital Camera World · Apr 15
Dinner for few: Australians eating out less as fuel crisis deals biggest blow to consumer confidence since Covid Experts say ‘cautious consumption’ shows households bracing for return to extended period of financial pressure experienced during early pandemic years The Guardian - AU · Apr 14
Insta360 teases DJI Osmo Pocket rival with dual cameras and you’ll be able to try it this week You'll be able to take a look at the brand's dual-lens gimbal camera at NAB T3 · Apr 14
RBA to sift through jobs data as world watches Hormuz The labour market will be top of the economic agenda in the coming week, while speaking engagements from central bank officials will be closely studied. AAP · Apr 12
Viltrox confirms new lenses are coming this month – but as a photographer, I've spotted several key hints in the teaser Viltrox will unveil new L-mount lenses at the NAB Show in Las Vegas this month along with expanding its cine lens offering – what could some of these L-mount lenses be? Digital Camera World · Apr 10
AAP · Apr 1 Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets Two of Australia's biggest banks have recorded noticeable rises in the value of fuel transactions, with one also seeing evidence of potential stockpiling.
AAP · Mar 31 Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest After a record-breaking year, agricultural businesses may need to change their approach to succeed amid worldwide supply issues.
AAP · Mar 26 NAB trims domestic workforce, bolsters offshore staff NAB has proposed reducing its Australian workforce by 170 roles, while increasing staffing at its "innovation centres" in India and Vietnam.
Digital Camera World · Mar 25 BREAKING: GoPro will debut larger sensor cameras in April with “bulletproof reliability” The latest GoPro advanced camera teaser confirms that the camera will have a larger sensor and GoPro-level durability
AAP · Mar 22 Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May.
AAP · Mar 12 Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.
AAP · Mar 11 Iran conflict raises spectre of triple RBA rate hike Households are being warned to brace for a second interest rate rise in as many months as three big banks react to comments from a top Reserve Bank official.
AAP · Mar 6 Banks, miners the winners of a resilient earning season After three years of declining profits, Australian corporations as a whole returned to growth this reporting season, led by banks including CBA and NAB.
AAP · Mar 5 'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said.
AAP · Mar 1 Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates Fresh economic figures will be scrutinised by the Reserve Bank of Australia as it assesses the nation's economy before a key meeting on interest rates.
The Conversation · Feb 27 Why Commonwealth Bank’s $1 billion suspected loan fraud should change how we bank and do business The Commonwealth Bank reportedly suspects around A$1 billion in home loans were obtained fraudulently, including through AI-generated documents. The Australian Financial Review says the bank has reported itself to police and the corporate watchdog to investigate.