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Friday 14 August 2026
A war-crimes verdict, a deadly quake, a record Ebola outbreak, and your mortgage stayed put — a manageable Friday.
RBA holds at 4.35% but warns another hike remains possible
Directly affects every Australian mortgage holder, renter, property buyer and saver. Three hikes earlier in 2026 have already cut borrowing power; another is not ruled out.
DRC Ebola toll passes 2,000 in fastest-growing outbreak on record
No cases in Australia or the region. Travel to DRC is inadvisable under DFAT advice regardless of the outbreak. This changes nothing for most readers.
Gig delivery workers get $31.30 minimum hourly rate from Monday
Directly affects roughly 250,000 on-demand delivery workers and the platforms (Uber Eats, DoorDash) that employ them. Likely to lift delivery fees marginally for consumers over time. Self-employed gig workers must also now maintain third-party vehicle insurance.
Colombia’s strongest quake this century kills over 265 people
No direct consequence for Australian readers. Some Australians may be travelling in Colombia; otherwise this is a humanitarian story of world significance.
Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra house prices falling faster than forecast
Directly relevant to mortgage holders, property investors, buyers and renters. Falls reduce equity and may affect refinancing capacity; first-home buyers face a mixed picture.
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