Mortgage holders brace for highest interest rates since 2011 Here is what a looming RBA rate rise means for your home loan. The Canberra Times · Sep 28
Corporate regulators told not to hinder nation's growth Corporate regulators ASIC and APRA have been directed to prioritise economic growth and productivity, in new guidance provided by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. AAP · Jul 15
Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment Australia's superannuation sector could be missing its chance to own the nation's green energy future, but the super industry says it's well invested. AAP · Jun 15
Amyl and the Sniffers win Apra award for song of the year for second year in a row Melbourne punk quartet wins for Jerkin’, while Guy Sebastian wins most performed Australian work and most performed pop work The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards It's tricky to quote from the Amyl and the Sniffers track Jerkin' because it's so full of swearing but the song has won the top gongs at the 2026 APRA Awards. AAP · Apr 29
HESTA Super Fund Faces Executive Exodus Amid Strong 2025 Returns and Reform Push HESTA, one of Australia's largest industry superannuation funds serving health and community sector workers, is navigating leadership upheaval with the announcement that its third C-suite executive in under 12 months is departing, even as the $100 billion-plus fund delivered solid investment gains for members in 2025 and advocates for major… International Business Times · Mar 27
Here’s what new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowers For the first time ever, the Australian banking regulator has announced it will impose new debt-to-income limits on housing loans made by banks. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2025
New rules crack down on high risk loans as Australian property market heats up Regulator announces 20% cap on share of new lending banks can do on mortgages worth more than six times borrower’s income The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025
Risky home loans capped amid 'runaway' investor growth A pick-up in riskier forms of home lending has prompted a regulator to set limits on high debt-to-income loans, but it is not expected to impact house prices. AAP · Nov 27, 2025
Property investors make up two in every five Australian home loans amid record borrowing Investor home borrowing surges nearly 18% in the September quarter compared with previous three months, prompting calls to ‘urgently rein in overheated credit market’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025
Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking The Wiggles are fighting an unlawful dismissal lawsuit from their former chief executive, who claims the blue Wiggle undermined him. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
Qantas attack reveals one phone call is all it takes to crack cybersecurity’s weakest link: humans Other sectors also at risk from attacks, including healthcare, finance and telecommunications, expert warns The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2025
Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need The federal government wants to boost Australia’s productivity levels – as a matter of national priority. It’s impossible to have that conversation without also talking about innovation. The Conversation · Jun 15, 2025
Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers win APRA Song of the Year Song of the Year has gone to punk rock powerhouse Amyl and the Sniffers at the APRA music awards. AAP · Apr 30, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2025 Amyl and the Sniffers win song of the year at 2025 Apra awards U Should Not Be Doing That wins for Melbourne punk quartet, while Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker wins most performed Australian work and most performed pop work
The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025 Peter Dutton says he will help homebuyers who don’t have the bank of mum and dad. But how would his policy work? The Coalition wants to relax home lending rules by changing the test for a person’s borrowing capacity
AAP · Feb 11, 2025 'No-brainer' home ownership boost for HECS debt Aussies Australians saddled with student debt who want to enter the housing market will be given a helping hand, under changes to lending requirements.
AAP · Nov 19, 2024 Regulator wary as super fund appoints union directors Super fund Cbus has accepted the nominations of three directors put forward by the CFMEU, the union accused of corruption and links to bikie gangs.
AAP · Oct 15, 2024 Fund sent $511k to CFMEU ahead of criminal allegations APRA dropped an investigation into a super fund that paid over $500,000 to the CFMEU but took action again after reports of the union's alleged criminal links.
International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024 The World's Future To Net-Zero Relies On African-Led Partnerships Programs like The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), launched by President Ruto of Kenya ahead of COP28, aims to create an investment-friendly environment in Africa.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable' Moves by the financial regulator to impose stricter conditions on a super fund connected with the CFMEU will be attacked in the Federal Court.
Reason · Jun 2, 2024 Stealth quotas take a big step back in Congress But not big enough: How APRA should be amended.
AAP · May 1, 2024 Troye Sivan feels the rush with APRA song of the year Troye Sivan's dance hit Rush has been voted song of the year at the 2024 APRA awards, while The Teskey Brothers took home the gong for songwriter of the year.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024 Chumbawamba tells NZ deputy PM Winston Peters to stop using its Tubthumping anthem Lead guitarist Boff Whalley says band does not share views of Winston Peters, who recently compared co-governance to policies of Nazi Germany
Top News · Jan 31, 2024 Australian Regulator Scrutinizes Pension Funds' Unlisted Asset Pricing The Australian regulator is taking a closer look at pension funds over their pricing of unlisted assets, aiming to ensure transparency and fair valuations.