RBA hikes cash rate, warns of continued inflation rise

The Reserve Bank of Australia has put the cash rate up for the first time in two years. As mortgage rates follow suit, we explore the thinking behind the central bank’s unanimous decision. 

The Reserve Bank of Australia has put the cash rate up for the first time in two years. As mortgage rates follow suit, we explore the thinking behind the central bank&rsquo;s unanimous decision.&nbsp;

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

 Reserve Bank admits they got it wrong 

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Who's to blame for high interest rates? Jim Chalmers, the RBA, and Australia's spending problem

The Treasurer says it’s not his fault. The Reserve Bank has been caught napping. But it’s clear we are spending too much and going too slow on housing - and that’s why the RBA’s under huge pressure to lift the cash rate today. Economics editor Matthew Cranston is here with some straight talk.

The Treasurer says it’s not his fault. The Reserve Bank has been caught napping. But it’s clear we are spending too much and going too slow on housing - and that’s why the RBA’s under huge pressure to lift the cash rate today. Economics editor Matthew Cranston is here with some straight talk.

View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app.

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey with assistance from Lia Tsamoglou and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. Jasper Leak also composed our theme.

The Treasurer says it&rsquo;s not his fault. The Reserve Bank has been caught napping. But it&rsquo;s clear we are spending too much and going too slow on housing - and that&rsquo;s why the RBA&rsquo;s under huge pressure to lift the cash rate today. Economics editor Matthew Cranston is here with some straight talk.
View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/"> website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey with assistance from Lia Tsamoglou and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. Jasper Leak also composed our theme.

Government spends too much. Interest rates go up. How do we stop it? 

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Victorian police say outlaw Dezi Freeman is probably dead

He’s been on the run for six months since allegedly shooting dead two police officers in Victoria’s High Country, and now police are saying the so-called ‘sovereign citizen’ is likely deceased. 

He’s been on the run for six months since allegedly shooting dead two police officers in Victoria’s High Country, and now police are saying the so-called ‘sovereign citizen’ is likely deceased. . 

He&rsquo;s been on the run for six months since allegedly shooting dead two police officers in Victoria&rsquo;s High Country, and now police are saying the so-called &lsquo;sovereign citizen&rsquo; is likely deceased. .&nbsp;

Outlaw Dezi Freeman is probably dead, say cops

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Beijing's great silence: how China crushed traffic noise with EVs and policy

No honking. No blaring engines. No exhaust. The Chinese government has crushed Beijing’s incredible noise pollution, in response to residents’ despair, with a combination of incentives and strict new rules. North Asia Correspondent Yoni Bashan is here. 

No honking. No blaring engines. No exhaust. The Chinese government has crushed Beijing’s incredible noise pollution, in response to residents’ despair, with a combination of incentives and strict new rules. North Asia Correspondent Yoni Bashan is here. 

Read Yoni’s story - and see the video - by subscribing to our YouTube channel and checking us out at theaustralian.com.au and our app, available in your app store. 

This episode of The Front is produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

No honking. No blaring engines. No exhaust. The Chinese government has crushed Beijing&rsquo;s incredible noise pollution, in response to residents&rsquo; despair, with a combination of incentives and strict new rules. North Asia Correspondent Yoni Bashan is here.&nbsp;
Read Yoni&rsquo;s story - and see the video - by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a> and checking us out at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and our app, available in your app store.&nbsp;
This episode of The Front is produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

How China crushed Beijing’s crazy traffic noise

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Reserve Bank admits they got it wrong

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