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All finance stories from Canberra.
Fresh gains for local shares and the dollar coincide with a transformation of Canberra’s employment landscape, as public and private sector roles jostle for the city’s highly skilled workforce.
Local white-collar job prospects brighten as investors rotate back into defensive sectors on a buoyant market day.
A strong gain for the ASX 200 is providing a boost to local super funds as Canberra's labour market adjusts to fresh competition for skilled professionals.
With gold clearing US$4,187 an ounce and the S&P 500 up 1.71 per cent, the ASX's climb to 8,844 is reshaping the calculus for public servants with CSC and PSSap balances sitting heavily in domestic equities and precious metals.
Equities and safe-haven assets are rallying simultaneously, a rare divergence that tells Canberra investors the global mood is something more ambiguous than a simple bet on growth.
From the Australian Public Service to defence, tech, and the knowledge economy, here is a comprehensive guide to finding work and understanding the employment landscape in Canberra.
See what you'll actually pay for essentials in Australia's highest-income capital city and how Canberra compares.
How much does it cost to live in Canberra? Real numbers on rent, groceries, childcare and transport for 2024.
Rent, rates, dining and more — here is what life in Canberra costs across the budget spectrum.
Housing is expensive. Incomes are high. Here is what life in the ACT really costs.
A plain-English explainer on the main drivers of household costs in the ACT, how the city differs from the rest of Australia, and where to find the current official figures.
What it really costs to live in the national capital in 2026, from rent and power bills to bus fares and the weekly grocery shop
Find the cheapest petrol prices in Canberra today. Your guide to fuel price apps, FuelCheck for ACT, the price cycle in the ACT and how fuel excise affects what you pay at the pump.
Higher wages help offset Canberra's premium costs. Here's how your pay compares to other Australian cities.
Superannuation, aged care, and lifestyle — the full guide for retirees considering the capital.
A modest local retreat masked a powerful shift in global risk appetite, with gold's leap to US$4,132 an ounce and Wall Street's sharp rally reshaping the income calculus for Canberra's shareholder class.
Copper's ambiguous trajectory reveals competing global economic narratives. Find out what the red metal's movement means for Australian growth, ASX performance, and your portfolio.
Canberra investors face mixed signals as Wall Street surges 1.70% and gold hits record highs, but ASX 200 slips 0.28%. What it means for your superannuation today.
Gold holds steady while oil slides, creating mixed signals for Canberra investors. Learn how commodity moves affect your superannuation portfolio today.
Wall Street's 1.8% rally signals institutional investors are embracing growth assets. Here's how this shift affects Canberra superannuation funds and equity portfolios.
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