House prices are rising in all capital cities for the first time in four years. But can they just keep going?

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Thursday 24 July 2025

Federal parliament is back, with legislation to reduce HECS debt and safeguard childcare facilities likely to pass with broad support.

And more, including:

• House prices are rising in all eight capital cities – the first time that’s happened since COVID.
• New research shows renters are paying around $10,000 per year more than pre-COVID.
• NAB’s boss addresses concerns about his behaviour.
• The US and Japan do a trade deal.

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Australia’s spending habits are shifting. In the latest quarter, beauty, pharmacy, and retail surged, while categories like alcohol, petrol, and pet care took a hit. But the stories within those categories are fascinating - like the increasing number of people buying grocery items from pharmacies instead of supermarkets, and the surprising effect of Coles's consolidation of its liquor brands.

Ben Dixon, CEO of consumer data and research firm Fonto, talks to Sean Aylmer about the changes in purchasing behaviour, and what it means for Australian businesses.

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