Economy slows as RBA meets; Westpac profit falls; hardest working jobs

Tuesday 4 November 2025 The Reserve Bank board meets as signs emerge of a slowdown in the economy, notwithstanding inflation is still too high.  Westpac announces a lower profit as it struggles to win share in the mortgage market.  Optus starts taking back control of its operations following the triple zero outage.  The climate change crisis within the coalition escalates, with members of the Liberal Party now split over the issue. The hardest working Australians are revealed.  Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, five smart ideas for using your tax refund. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.