ABC (Australia)

Australia's four major banks — Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ — are now all forecasting that the Reserve Bank of Australia will lift interest rates at its meeting next week. ABC News reported the shift in its finance report, marking a rare point of total agreement among the banks on the RBA's next move, and borrowers are watching closely for what a hike would mean for mortgages.

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded near Ensay in Victoria, Australia, according to the ABC, while Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture experienced a quake with a maximum intensity of 2, felt in Minamata City. Japan's Emperor and Empress are scheduled to visit Kumamoto on the 29th to comfort communities hit by earlier earthquake damage.

ABC News finance commentator Alan Kohler has set out the reasons the Reserve Bank of Australia might continue lifting interest rates, arguing inflation pressures could justify further increases despite expectations that the tightening cycle is near its end. His analysis is drawing wide attention in Australia as households and businesses weigh the prospect of more mortgage and borrowing cost pain.

ABC's business program examines how the traditional Australian dream of home ownership is becoming more expensive. The report looks at rising housing costs and what they mean for households trying to buy a home, framing affordability as a growing financial challenge for ordinary Australians.

ABC News business commentator Alan Kohler has examined the economics behind Australia's migration program, looking at how population growth interacts with housing, the labour market and government budgets. The segment, part of his 'That's Business' series, is drawing wide attention as migration remains one of the most contested issues in Australian public debate.

ABC News finance commentator Alan Kohler has published an analysis of the pressures driving the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decisions. The piece examines the economic forces, from inflation to global conditions, that the RBA must weigh as it sets monetary policy. Viewers are engaging heavily with the explainer amid ongoing debate about the direction of Australian rates.

ABC News finance commentator Alan Kohler has broken down three key factors currently pulling interest rates in different directions. His analysis comes as households and markets weigh whether the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut or hold rates, with inflation pressures and economic slowdown pointing to conflicting signals for borrowers.

Australia's national broadcaster examines how Asian countries are using food as a tool of soft power, using cuisine to build cultural influence and shape international perceptions. The piece looks at how governments and communities promote national dishes abroad as part of broader diplomatic and cultural strategies, reflecting growing recognition of gastronomy in foreign policy debates.

Independent economist Chris Richardson, speaking on ABC's The Business, offered a blunt definition of inflation: "too much money chasing too little stuff." He argued that no Reserve Bank or government can wave a magic wand and fix Australia's inflation problem, a framing that is resonating with Australian audiences debating the cost-of-living squeeze and the limits of official policy.

Anthropic has told an Australian review that AI firms should be able to use locally published content for training unless creators opt out. The proposal puts the company at odds with Australian broadcasters ABC and SBS, who are demanding strict regulations to protect journalism and ensure media organisations are fairly compensated when their work trains AI models.

Anthropic has made a submission to Australian authorities seeking regulatory approval to use copyrighted material for AI training, reportedly under an opt-out scheme involving broadcasters such as the ABC and SBS. The move puts the company at the centre of Australia's ongoing copyright review, where creators and publishers are pressing for consent and compensation while AI developers argue that broad access to text and other works is essential for building models.

An ABC finance commentator has made what is being described as a significant career call, according to Yahoo Finance Australia. Details of the decision were not provided, but the story has drawn attention in Australia, where the broadcaster's finance personalities are closely followed and any shift in their professional path tends to spark public and media interest.