How rate rises are impacting Canberra home buyers

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Wednesday September 7, 2022 Good morning, Canberra. After a foggy start, it'll get to 17 degrees with a slight chance of late rain today. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. 'Extreme part of mountains': Body of missing skier retrieved Police: A body believed to be that of a missing Canberra man has been retrieved from a remote area in the Snowy Mountains after he went missing on Saturday. How the rate rises are impacting Canberra first home buyers Video: We checked in with two first home buyers to see how they're coping with rate rises, one year after purchasing their Canberra homes. Economy set to plummet amid calls for RBA governor to quit Video: Steep rate hikes have coincided with a forecasted dampening in consumer and household spending which is sparking fears of an economic slump. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE 'We must do better': Cheaper scripts expected next year Federal politics: Some medicines will be slashed by nearly a third if the proposed legislation is passed. Man burns door, himself over 'blaring' music: police Court: A man is behind bars after allegedly lighting his neighbour's door on fire after a dispute over loud music, burning himself in the process. Child rapist showed 'casual disregard' for register Court: A magistrate says a serial criminal has displayed a "casual disregard" for child sex offender register requirements imposed after the man and a co-offender took turns raping a teenage girl near Kambah Pool. Mums most at risk from assault by kids Research: New figures reveal a strong correlation between those who have been victims of violence and those who go on to perpetrate violence. 'It's like being kicked in the shins': Bank trailblazers outraged Business: Bendigo Bank's 'mum and dad investors' are 'indignant' after it was revealed the Wanniassa branch will close. Jobless welfare system still flawed Opinion: The recent pay increase for the nation's unemployed didn't come about for the right reasons, writes Peter Martin. The seven words that prove Kyrgios is a new man Sport: The Canberran has been shackled by pressure and expectation for most of his career. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2021 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.