Sarah is an avid storyteller, passionate about improving financial literacy and helping Australians make informed choices with their money. Outside the newsroom, she enjoys cycling around Brisbane and snapping scenery on her camera.
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All eyes were on the Reserve Bank as it saddled borrowers with a fifth 0.25% rate hike
27 Oct 2026 11:37
Australian dog owners continue to swoon for Luna, with the celestial-inspired name eclipsing all others on Compare the Market’s list of Australia’s most popular dog names for the fourth year running.The annual ranking, based on thousands of pet insurance quotes,...
21 Oct 2026 14:52
The Reserve Bank’s next cash rate decision remains finely balanced, with upcoming inflation data likely to be decisive, according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director, David “Kochie” Koch. Shock employment data showing a higher-than-expected rise in the number of jobless Australians...
30 Sep 2026 10:06
Australians take their takeaway coffee seriously and many of us are happy to pay top dollar for the perfect brew.
29 Sep 2026 14:46
Average mortgage payers with a loan around $731,000 will spend roughly $5,568 more over the course of a year, now that rates are a full 1% higher than they were at the start of 2026.Average monthly repayments are now sitting...
25 Aug 2026 10:53
Many Aussies are set to stash, not splash, their tax return.
13 Aug 2026 08:54
Just one in nine homeowners (11.5%) feel confident they know what it would cost to rebuild their home at today's construction prices, according to new Compare the Market research highlighting a concerning knowledge gap that could leave thousands of Australians underinsured.
29 Jul 2026 11:07
The new research found the French Bulldog was the most expensive to cover of 10 popular dog breeds.
16 Jul 2026 08:49
Surging construction costs, labour availability and the frequency of large claim events continue to put pressure on Australian insurance premiums, with new Compare the Market research revealing home and contents quotes jumped more than $300 in the five largest capital cities in the year to June 2026.
10 Jul 2026 09:44
The warning comes as Australians continue to travel overseas in huge numbers.
26 Jun 2026 15:02
Households could be in for another price shock when electricity retailers adjust their market rates on 1 July, with new daily supply charges driving potential bill rises. Letters have started arriving in inboxes informing customers of retail offer price changes. Compare...
18 Jun 2026 10:20
Nearly six in 10 Aussies surveyed are planning to drive less to beat higher costs.
