Somatic practices offer a future-focused approach to holistic wellness, providing gentle yet powerful benefits for overall health. Somatic exercises focus on the mind-body connection, offering a transformative approach to physical and mental wellbeing. Unlike traditional fitness routines that ... Read more
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision —12 August 2025
Number2025-22 Date12 August 2025 At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.60 per cent. Inflation has continued to moderate. Inflation has fallen substantially since the peak in 2022, as higher interest rates have been working to bring ... Read more
Media Release —Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision 8th July 2025
Number2025-17 Date8 July 2025 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 per cent. Inflation has continued to moderate. Inflation has fallen substantially since the peak in 2022, as higher interest rates have been working to bring aggregate ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
What a difference a month has made in equity markets and all on the back of further conjecture on where tariffs will land! Even more interesting was the fact that the US Court of International Trade, on the 29th of May 2025, had blocked Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs citing that a spiralling US ... Read more
Smart Strategies to Clear Debt Before Retirement by David Agius
Planning for retirement should be an exciting chapter, not one weighed down by lingering debt. Most people plan on having their home loan paid out before they retire, but for some, particularly those who may be older when they take out a loan, or who plan to retire early, may still have a debt ... Read more
Understanding Aged Care in Australia: When Support Becomes Essential by Evan Cormack
As Australians enjoy longer life expectancies and improved healthcare outcomes, aged care has become an increasingly important consideration for individuals and families alike. Whether for yourself, a partner, or a parent, navigating the aged care system can seem daunting without a clear ... Read more
Eating Tips To Battle Cold & Flu This Winter
After a long summer it seems the Australian winter is finally upon us; the time of year when cold and flu symptoms are on the rise. It seems as though everyone around you will have advice for how to beat your cold or flu, from drinking honey, ginger and lemon teas, or jumping into a sauna to relieve ... Read more
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Number2025-13 Date20 May 2025 At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent. Inflation continues to moderate. Inflation has fallen substantially since the peak in 2022, as higher interest rates have been working to bring ... Read more
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Number2025-10 Date1 April 2025 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.10 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances at 4 per cent. Underlying inflation is moderating. Inflation has fallen substantially since the peak ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
Start of 2025 has been very eventful with Trump grabbing headlines virtually everyday and driving market volatility up. The uncertainty caused by Trump’s rhetoric around tariffs, immigration and establishment of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), who have culled several thousand federal ... Read more