Interest rate increase – Thursday 19 February 2026: interest rates for variable home loans and deposit rates across the majority of savings products have increased by 0.25%, effective 19 February 2026.

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Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree scams are rising: Most losses under $300

Marketplace scams are on the rise in Australia, with small‑value losses becoming increasingly common. Learn the key warning signs, who scammers are targeting in 2026, and practical steps to protect yourself when buying or selling online.

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Why speedy recovery after bushfires is critical for wildlife and local landscapes

The weeks after a fire can determine whether wildlife and landscapes recover - or whether damage becomes permanent.

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What is a ‘nature positive’ economy, and how do we get there?

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How we use banking as a force for good

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A year of creating positive impact with our customers: Bank Australia’s 2025 Impact Report

We’ve published our 2025 Impact Report, reflecting our financial, social, and environmental performance before merging with Qudos Bank. It highlights how customer ownership drives meaningful outcomes for people and planet.

Impact

Indigenous Cultural Connections is helping businesses facilitate genuine First Nations engagement

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“First Nations justice is at the heart of what we're trying to achieve”: Meet Rafe, Bank Australia’s Reconciliation Strategy Manager

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From strength to strength: how Seed is strengthening First Nations leadership on climate action

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Financial wellbeing, tips and explainers about finance and money

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5 schemes and grants for first home buyers in Australia

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Unlock your first home sooner: what you need to know about the 5% deposit scheme

Money

How a Bank Australia employee stopped a customer losing $250,000

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13 simple tips to help you save money

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People

Stories of our customers, partners and staff creating positive change

People

How Priyanka and Grace are supporting their communities to overcome racial barriers in the workplace

People

Tommy Quick is helping pave the way for stroke awareness and inclusion

People

My journey towards an electric home – with Simon Toohey

People

Mastering induction cooking: top recipes and tips from Simon Toohey

People

Induction cooking: get the real story with Simon Toohey

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Climate, nature, biodiversity and other environmental issues

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Our customers care deeply about nature: key results from our survey with Melbourne Biodiversity Institute

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7 ways you can help protect biodiversity right now

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Why threatened species matter – and how you can help them recover

Planet

Big Spring Monitoring: Animals of the conservation reserve

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Bank Australia variable loan rate decrease

Bank Australia will decrease variable home loan and commercial rates in response to the RBA’s recent decision to cut the official cash rate.

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Bank Australia and Qudos Bank officially merge to create one of Australia’s largest customer-owned banks

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Building a better banking experience for you

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Bank Australia variable loan rate decrease

Bank Australia will decrease variable home loan and commercial rates in response to the RBA’s recent decision to cut the official cash rate.

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