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Three regional cities across Queensland are vastly outperforming Brisbane’s housing market, according to a new study on the nation’s rising hubs. PRD’s Smart Moves: Regional Edition 2026 report found Toowoomba, Ipswich and Cairns offered more affordable homes by up to 25 per cent, offering a higher level of growth and investment for future homeowners. The report found ten different towns across the country that offered better markets to their state’s capitals, beating them out in five key...

2026.03.27 Brisbane ranked first in the Compare the Market Best Cities to Raise a Family Index 2026 , with a score of 6.457 , ahead of London, Auckland, Helsinki and Sydney. People swimming and sunbathing at Streets Beach, South Bank, Brisbane. Brisbane has been ranked the world’s best city to raise a family in 2026, according to the Compare the Market Best Cities to Raise a Family Index 2026. The Queensland capital recorded a score of 6.457, placing it ahead of London (5.992), Auckland...

2026.03.18 The RBA has handed down a second straight rate increase at its March meeting, but Finder data shows 25 banks have not yet passed on the 25 basis point increase announced last month. Not all banks have followed the lead of the majors. Picture: Britta Campion The RBA has handed down a second straight rate increase at its March meeting, but some bank customers seem to have escaped the February hike altogether. Exclusive data from Finder has revealed there are 25 banks who, as yet,...