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Anthropic launches AI academy for enterprise engineers
Digital Transformation

Anthropic launches AI academy for enterprise engineers

The programme aims to fill a shortage of engineers able to turn AI pilots into live business systems, backed by USD $100 million.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Reserve Bank rate rise deepens Australia's housing slump
Real estate

Reserve Bank rate rise deepens Australia's housing slump

Mortgage repayments are about AUD $600 a month higher for average borrowers after the Reserve Bank lifted rates to 4.85%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Auction clearance rate falls to lowest since April 2020
Real estate

Auction clearance rate falls to lowest since April 2020

A likely rate hike has added pressure to buyers as the combined capitals preliminary auction clearance rate slumped to 47.2% last week.

By Mara Sugue • 2 min read • Today
Australia's Reserve Bank tipped to raise rates again
Inflation

Australia's Reserve Bank tipped to raise rates again

Borrowers could face higher repayments as economists say the cash rate is likely to rise 25 basis points to an 18-year high.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Australia small business sales steady as jobs growth lifts
Construction

Australia small business sales steady as jobs growth lifts

Hiring improved in the September quarter as small business jobs rose 3.9%, though wage growth slowed and sector performance stayed uneven.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Australia inflation data strengthens case for RBA hike
Housing

Australia inflation data strengthens case for RBA hike

Rising fuel costs and broad-based price pressures have left the Reserve Bank of Australia with little room to hold rates steady next week.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Australia housing market stalls as spring sales slide
Real estate

Australia housing market stalls as spring sales slide

Higher borrowing costs and weak confidence have left Australia's spring housing market sluggish, with sales down 20.9% and selling times stretching to 41 days.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Australia jobless rate rises as economist questions data
Seek

Australia jobless rate rises as economist questions data

The latest jobs report may exaggerate weakness, with CreditorWatch's chief economist blaming volatile state and part-time figures for the national drop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall
Agricultural Technology

Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall

The latest figures point to weaker demand and tighter margins, with employment across Australian small businesses down 0.6% in July.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australian retailers face a peak-season balancing act as rate pressures, consumer caution and supply chain costs collide
Customer Experience

Australian retailers face a peak-season balancing act as rate pressures, consumer caution and supply chain costs collide

Higher borrowing costs and cautious shoppers are forcing retailers to protect margins, avoid markdowns and get stock to the right place.

By Darren O'Connor • 3 min read • Last month
Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise
Construction

Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise

Households are feeling the squeeze as higher fuel costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate rise drove confidence down 4.7% in October.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Capital city auction clearance rate falls to 46%
Real estate

Capital city auction clearance rate falls to 46%

Fewer than half of capital city homes sold at auction last week, as volumes dropped 23.8% and Sydney dominated activity despite a softer market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
B2Bpay launches platform to keep rent on credit cards
Fintech

B2Bpay launches platform to keep rent on credit cards

Renters could keep earning card rewards as surcharges and platform changes push more landlords to drop credit card payments.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
B2Bpay launches rent card payments service for tenants
Fintech

B2Bpay launches rent card payments service for tenants

Renters who rely on card rewards could soon lose that option as one major payments platform stops taking cards, prompting a new alternative.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Hello Clever urges businesses to add PayID options
Fintech

Hello Clever urges businesses to add PayID options

The surcharge ban could squeeze merchants' margins unless they shift customers towards cheaper account-to-account payments, Hello Clever says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Australia inflation cools but RBA likely to tighten again
Artificial Intelligence

Australia inflation cools but RBA likely to tighten again

A softer August reading may not spare borrowers, with CreditorWatch warning that broad-based price pressures still point to another RBA hike.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Australia bans card payment surcharges on major networks
Fintech

Australia bans card payment surcharges on major networks

Shoppers will see fewer checkout fees on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments, though public holiday and weekend surcharges still apply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
RBA rate rise deepens Australia's housing market slowdown
Real estate

RBA rate rise deepens Australia's housing market slowdown

Borrowing power has fallen by nearly AUD $90,000 for a median-income household, leaving sales and prices under renewed pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026