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23 October 2019 - Low Interest Rates and the Bank Response
Australia's interest rate is at an historic
low, currently sitting at 0.75% and possibly heading even lower. As the Reserve
Bank of Australia (RBA) moves the cash rate closer to zero, an increasing
number of banks are failing to go along for the ride. Individual lenders have
been told to look towards alternative lenders, with the RBA itself possibly
resorting to even more desperate measures as it contemplates quantitative
easing. With few moves left to stimulate Australia's struggling economy, the
economic landscape is heading towards interesting territory.
21 October 2019 - Prices up for 3rd Month
In September results, the Australian
property market experienced its strongest gains since March 2017, as prices
rose for the third consecutive month. While the lift in prices was still
somewhat subdued, a pattern is starting to emerge as both first-home buyers and
investors re-enter the market. According to the CoreLogic national home value
index, five of eight state capitals were up for the month, with the combined
capitals and combined regional totals also back in positive territory.
16 October 2019 - Looking After Your Eyes in the Screen Age
Technology continues to have a profound
effect on every aspect of our lives, with computers and other devices used for
work, play, and everything in-between. Whether it's a desktop computer at work,
a laptop at home, or a smartphone during your daily commute, people are
spending more time staring at computer screens each and every year. Excessive
screen time is known to have a negative effect, with digital eye strain
increasingly recognised as a serious health issue. Whether you suffer from
headaches, blurred vision, or eye twitching, there are lots of ways to look
after your eyes in the screen age.
9 October 2019 - Getting Your Home Ready for Summer
With summer approaching fast, there's never
been a better time for some creative interior design tweaks. While few people
have the time or budget to completely change their home each season, a few
small adjustments will keep your home looking sharp and fresh. Summer is the
time of light, heat, and celebration, with relevant interior design schemes
able to align your home with the best aspects of the season. Let's look at some
of the best interior design trends to look out for during the summer of
2019/20.
2 October 2019 - 5G and Why Some People are Scared
The rollout of 5G connectivity is having a
huge impact, with some people looking forward to lightning fast download speeds
and others concerned about the health and environmental risks of this new
technology. 5G is the latest and fifth generation of cellular network
technology, and promises faster speeds, lower latency, and greater reliability
than its predecessors. 5G is about 60 times faster than 4G, with better speeds
and bandwidth achieved through the use of higher frequencies and therefore
shorter wavelengths.
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