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The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.
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Broken model delivers economic pain for borrowers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (36+ words) Like a headmaster caning a schoolboy for something he did not do, the Reserve Bank of Australia has hammered home loan borrowers again by taking the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6 per cent....
'Questions to answer': treasurers spar over credit blow
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (26+ words) Queensland is poised to lose its AA+ credit rating amid a surge in global bond yields, sparking a blame game between the state and federal treasurers....
What you’re about to lose as big banks gut credit card perks
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (347+ words) The West Australian ANZ has become the last of the big four banks to reveal its credit card overhaul ahead of the October 1 surcharge ban, raising rates and stripping back travel cover Card surcharges on EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard and American…...
Advisers urge investors to reduce exposure to private credit
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) The corporate regulator and many advisers are now warning investors to ensure they fully understand the significant risks of supporting high income-paying investment funds. As the property market continues to soften across Australia, unexpected consequences affecting high income-paying investment funds…...
Your rights when it comes to restaurant surcharges
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (383+ words) We’ve been hearing an increase in restaurants and cafes adding on a surcharge recently and if you have come across this you should be aware of the rules around surcharges....
Shoppers set to wear cost of card surcharge ban
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (46+ words) Cheyanne is a business reporter at The West Australian. Prior to joining the team in Perth, she spent nine months at the Pilbara News, covering general news, council, court and sports. Cheyanne holds a double major in Journalism and Global…...
Credit, debit surcharge fees now banned
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. One of Australiaâs most hated hidden fees has been scrapped, but households arenâ…...
Households fight back as financial stress hit decade-high
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (686+ words) Cheyanne is a business reporter at The West Australian. Prior to joining the team in Perth, she spent nine months at the Pilbara News, covering general news, council, court and sports. Cheyanne holds a double major in Journalism and Global…...
The concession card you need if you’re on a low income
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (622+ words) Nick Bruining is an independent financial planner with 31 years experience. An economist by training, Nick is passionate about simplifying the complex world of finance and stripping away the spin and jargon to spell out what’s important....
How the Kailis family cooks at Easter
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (392+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....