Bank reform 'should help small players'
The big banks' focus on funding costs deflects from the real competition issues of
being able to raise interest rates at will and record profits, says a competition
expert.
Flood losses could top $1 billion: farmers
Farmers believe more than $1 billion could be wiped off the value of the state's
crops in the wake of the floods that are ravaging NSW.
Torrential rain damaging Qld farms
Crop and infrastructure damage from widespread flooding could rival the central
Queensland floods of 2008, the state's peak farming body AgForce says.
Wagga watches and waits as river floods
Long-time Wagga resident Russell Howie says the swollen Murrumbidgee River of today
doesn't compare with the surging torrent of 1974 - yet.
Barnett and Carles cleared of wrongdoing
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett and independent MP Adele Carles have been
cleared of any wrongdoing by the corruption watchdog over the so-called
Bank reform 'should help small players'
The big banks' focus on funding costs deflects from the real competition issues of
being able to raise interest rates at will and record profits, says a competition
expert.
Borrowers to gain reprieve for now
Homeowners may escape another interest rate rise on Tuesday but all the signs are
that further mortgage pain will be on the cards next year.
Sun exposure link to type 2 diabetes
Regular exercise in the Australian sunshine could provide a double benefit for
warding off type 2 diabetes.
Courtney claims V8 award double
Just a day after claiming his maiden V8 Supercar title, James Courtney has made it a
double by winning the sport's best and fairest award - the Barry Sheene medal.
Harry Potter works magic at box office
Harry Potter continues to work his magic at the Australian box office, enjoying a
third straight weekend at the top of the rankings.
