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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.

Impact

Meet the artist behind Bank Australia’s ‘Aquarium of Tomorrow’ discarded plastic installation

To mark the launch of our new recycled plastic bank cards – made with 100% recycled plastic, 64% collected from coastal communities by Parley for the Oceans – we collaborated with artist Swapna Namboodiri to create the ‘Aquarium of Tomorrow’, a discarded plastic-focused, public art installation.