by Scott | May 4, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported total dwellings approved fell 1.9 per cent in March 2026, following a revised 0.9 per cent increase in February, with private sector house approvals down 3.8 per cent.
by Scott | May 4, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.6% in the 12 months to March 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on April 29, 2026. This annual rate increased from 3.7% in February 2026, driven primarily by housing (+6.5%),...
by Scott | Apr 23, 2026 | NATIONAL SECURITY
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely reduced, with only a small number of vessels transiting daily compared to pre-conflict levels of over 130 ships per day. Recent incidents including vessel seizures, gunfire, and ongoing military presence...
by Scott | Apr 23, 2026 | HEALTH & COMMUNITY
The Australian Government confirmed the removal of the higher private health insurance rebate tier for Australians aged over 65, aligning rebate levels with those applied to younger policyholders and increasing out-of-pocket premium costs for affected individuals....
by Scott | Apr 17, 2026 | FOOD & ENVIRONMENT
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports a 62 per cent probability of El Niño developing between June and August 2026 and persisting through the end of the year, with multi-model guidance from the International Research Institute for Climate and...