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The Sydney Opera House in Australia (file image)

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Australian household spending rises 0.6% in September, beating forecasts as petrol and travel lift totals

Australian household spending rose 0.6% in September to A$82.6 billion, beating forecasts of a 0.2% rise, as higher petrol prices and a boost to air travel from major sporting events lifted totals despite higher borrowing costs.

Business & Finance · 4 Nov 2026, 11:22 am