How the rate rise will impact your mortgage repayments

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Wednesday August 3, 2022 Good morning, Canberra. There's a high chance of late rain today with a top of 17 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Greens to decide fate of Labor's climate bill Federal politics: The fate of Labor's plan to legislate a 43 per cent 2030 emissions reduction target rests with the Greens after Peter Dutton's Coalition confirmed it would oppose the bill. How the rate rise will impact your mortgage repayments Economy: We've got the calculations: this is how much more Canberrans will need to set aside following the latest rate rise. Driver who rolled car avoiding crash wins compensation Court: A woman who rolled her car after avoiding a crash with another vehicle on the Kings Highway near Canberra has had her compensation claim against an insurance company validated after appealing in court. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Canberra businesses underwhelmed by the budget ACT budget: The Canberra Business Chamber has called for a more comprehensive approach to tackling skills shortages in the territory. Revenue squirrelled as the city grows ACT budget | Analysis: There is perhaps a stronger demand for government to deliver - it was able to get the community through COVID, so why can't it continue?, writes Jasper Lindell. Dangerous meth driver warned of 'huge downfall' Court: A woman who admitted to driving furiously with drugs in her system and in possession of methamphetamine has been warned by a magistrate about her illicit substance use. Inflation adds heat to RBA review Federal politics: Worsening economic conditions are poised to add pressure to the RBA and likely give critics more ammunition. ACT govt moves ahead with build-to-rent plans ACT budget: The key housing measures from the ACT budget that impact Canberrans. Greens' urgent universal childcare, dental push Federal politics: Greens leader Adam Bandt is to use the "powerful position" of his party to urge the Albanese government to bring forward October budget plans. 'Shape of the game': How rugby can improve spectacle Sport: New Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is excited by the prospect of Super Rugby trying to become more attractive and increase ball-in-play time. 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 Morning audio briefing Listen to The Canberra Times Today from 7am for this morning's top stories. You can also find us on smart speakers and your favourite podcast app. 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.