Economist: Australia's inflation crisis is "home grown"

Principal and Chief Economist for Optimal Economics Stephen Walters weighs in on Jim Chalmers pre-budget speech. 

Aussie electric vehicle company goes under 🚘⚡

Trent Nikolic, editor of Wheels on the price of cars in Australia rising due to increased freight costs, the Prime Minister issuing a warning to Chinese car brands, plus Australian Electric Vehicle manufacturer BossCap collapses taking 100 jobs with it. 

Major Capital Gains Tax Reform in May budget🏛️🧾🔑

Australian Financial Review economics editor John Kehoe previews the CGT reforms we are likely to see in the May 2026 federal budget.

How "Our Cow"is changing the way Aussies buy meat 🧑‍🌾🥩

An Aussie farmer turned devastating fires and drought into a thriving paddock-to-plate business. By connecting consumers directly with producers it delivers high quality meat straight to your door. Let's Talk Business is proudly sponsored by NAB. NAB, more than money. 

Economist calls out government spending after rate hike ⬆️💰

The RBA has hiked the cash rate once again, but it's left many questioning if it was the right move.

2...or 3 rate rises: Why the RBA may have to urgently hike rates 💸🚨

Chief Economist at the Centre For Independent Studies and ex RBA Economist Peter Tulip explains why the RBA may need to hike rates multiple times in 2026.

Why the RBA will hike rates next week and in May 📈💰

All of the Big Four banks are now predicting a rise in the cash rate next week. NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld joins James Willis to discuss why the RBA will inevitably lift the cash rate next week. 

"Not even one extra day" Bowen's fuel plan under fire ⛽🔥

The federal government has announced they have lowered the petrol standard for 60 days, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says it will add 100 million litres of fuel a month to domestic supply. Aidan Morrison - Director of Energy, Centre for Independent Studies  says it doesn't even cover one extra day …

Allegra Spender talks major tax reform 💸🪓

Federal MP for Wentworth Allegra Spender proposes major tax reform. 

"Robin Hood" superannuation reform slips through parliament 🏹💰