Today, filtered
Sunday 2 August 2026
The strait is still contested, the RBA is still watching, and the Games close in Glasgow tonight.
RBA governor warns rates may rise again at August 10–11 meeting
With the cash rate already at 4.35% after three hikes, another increase would directly lift repayments for every variable-rate mortgage holder in Australia.
Iran attacks two tankers as Hormuz ceasefire falls apart again
Australia imports little Gulf oil directly, but global Brent at ~$90/barrel lifts local fuel prices and feeds into inflation that the RBA is already citing as a reason to keep rates high or raise them further.
Three RBA hikes in 2026 have added hundreds monthly to variable-rate mortgages
Directly and materially affects every Australian holding a variable-rate home loan, which is the majority of mortgage holders. A fourth hike on 11 August would increase repayments further.
Australia’s census is nine days away and completing it is compulsory by law
Every person in Australia on the night of 11 August must be counted by law. Non-completion can attract a fine. Census instructions have already been delivered to households.
Census night will capture Australia’s rental and housing crisis in hard numbers
Renters, buyers and anyone using housing services have a direct stake in this data — it determines how billions in Commonwealth funding are allocated to housing, infrastructure and community services.
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