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Haven Win Summer 2019

By Competitions

The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, Woombye’s Big Pineapple, Ballina’s Big Prawn – according to a Wotif survey, 90 per cent of Australian’s have visited at least one over-sized Aussie monument in their lifetime.

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Haven Extras Spring 2019

By Home Lifestyle Tips

Haven likes Diverse, funny, insightful and perfectly suited to fit into busy lives, the podcast’s popularity shows no sign of abating. Delivering bite-size chunks of entertainment and information, if you’re not already onboard the podcast train, here are a few to whet your whistle. The Five of My Life – Nigel…

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RBA Cash Rate Decreased at 0.75%

By RBA Updates

For the 3rd time in five months the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to reduce the official cash rate, this time to 0.75%, in a concentrated effort to boost the economy. In making the decision to lower rates again the RBA has strongly reinforced its focus on supporting employment…

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Are Home Buyers Back in Power?

By Buying My First Home, Finance Help

With the uncertainty of tax changes gone, a lessening of borrowing restrictions, and a new scheme to help first home buyers –  coupled with two interest rate drops – it looks like things are swinging back into the borrowers’ favour. The election result took most of us by surprise. The…

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Haven Win Spring 2019

By Competitions

Aeroplane horror stories Australians love to travel. It’s in our blood, it’s a part of our collective psyche. So, we know that a good number of our readers will likely have an aeroplane horror story to regale us with. Be it an airsick stranger wedged alongside you on a long…

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RBA cash rate unchanged at 1%

By RBA Updates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 1% as it awaits fresh economic data to allow it to assess the impact of its June and July cuts. In making this decision not to drop rates again the RBA will have considered some early evidence of an improving housing market following its previous cuts. It will also have considered the impact a reduction in rates would have on the Australian dollar and overseas competitiveness.

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