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The economic cost of Australia's fourth serious flood in just 18 months is tipped to run into millions of dollars – but it's just the tip of the iceberg.

Interest rates have just risen, again. But do you understand why? Here's everything you need to know.

Living in seven-star energy-efficient homes would cut Australian energy bills by an average of $450 a year and help address climate change by reducing emissions, according to a new report from the Climate Council.

The government's decision to ignore calls to extend superannuation payments to those on paid parental leave will likely widen the gender super gap.

Storm surges and erosion could cut billions of dollars in value from thousands of Australian coastal homes within the next 30 years, a new report has found.

The ongoing floods in Queensland and New South Wales are on track to be one of Australia's worst-ever natural disasters, a Climate Council report says, linking the destruction to climate change.

The latest catastrophe will be further fuel for already rising insurance premiums and harder to obtain mortgages in areas most vulnerable to climate change.

Women are far less ready and able than men to make superannuation contributions and run their financial lives new research has found

COVID-19 has turbocharged the vast fortunes of the world's wealthiest while causing untold harm for the world's poor – driving record inequality.