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Wednesday 24 June 2026 — Alert: Fraudulent Rates Website – We are aware of a phishing website (compareaussieratesau.com). Customers are advised not to click suspicious links or enter personal information on unverified sites. Find out more.

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Text messaging changes from 1 July 2026 – New regulations are helping protect Australians from scams. Text messages from Bank Australia will display the sender ID ‘BankAust’. Learn what’s changing and how to identify trusted messages. Read more.

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Impact

The ‘growler’ at Wirey Swamp: A long-awaited frog call in Victoria's changing landscape

Last spring, a ‘chorus’ of growling grass frogs were heard at a Nature Glenelg Trust restored wetland for the first time, a hopeful sign for the vulnerable Australian amphibian.

Money

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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News

Bank Australia variable loan, savings and transaction account rate increase

Bank Australia will increase variable home loan, savings and transaction account rates in response to the RBA’s recent decision to raise the official cash rate.

News

Bank Australia variable loan rate increase

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

News

Conservation collaboration set to protect Wimmera’s unique wildlife

Threatened wildlife like the critically endangered South-east Red-tailed Black-cockatoo have a bright future thanks to a renewed conservation partnership with Bank Australia in the Wimmera.

Planet

Bank Australia loves birds – here’s the proof

From the much-loved Australian Bird of the Year campaign to hands-on habitat restoration, Bank Australia’s support for native birds runs deep. Birds can be powerful indicators of ecosystem vitality, and by helping them thrive, we’re working towards a healthier planet for everyone.