Ridgway Accounting & Ridgway Financial Services

11/08/2026

In a move that will be popular with some, but not with others, the RBA has chosen to keep interest rates on hold at its meeting today.

Follow along as we bring you everything you need to know about today's RBA cash rate decision.

25/06/2026

Well, that escalated quickly. No more borrowing to buy property in SMSF's? We certainly didn't see that coming.

Self-managed superannuation funds will no longer be allowed to borrow to buy residential properties under new rules to come out of federal parliament on Tuesday.

23/06/2026

Just spotted this article. What do you think?

Population growth is creating new opportunities for businesses across Toowoomba, with local business owner Isaac Moody seeing the impact through tourism, hospitality and property.

16/06/2026

A sigh of relief for home owners as the RBA keeps rates on hold for now.

Follow along as we bring you everything you need to know about the RBA's cash rate decision today.

05/05/2026

Oh dear. More bad news for home owners. Another rate increase. 😭

Macquarie Bank has become the first big lender to confirmed it would pass on Tuesday’s cash rate hike to variable rate customers.

17/03/2026

For those who follow the market, this is not really a surprise. The rate rise was widely predicted by many economists.

As always, there is good and bad in the increase. Those with money in the bank are likely to earn a little bit more, but those with mortgages will have higher repayments.

Household budgets are set to be stretched after the RBA announced back-to-back rate hikes.

03/02/2026

Well, the first RBA announcement of the year is a bit disappointing for Aussie home owners.

Follow along as we bring you all the build-up, as well as all the reaction, to the RBA's interest rate call.

09/12/2025

No real surprises here. The last few economic updates we have attended indicate the next interest rate movement is likely to be up, but could not tell us when it might happen.

Mortgage holders will be breathing a sigh of relief after the Reserve Bank of Australia chose to hold the official cash rate.

04/12/2025

Our team get together for morning tea once a week. Sometimes we also get cake for birthdays or special occasions. Today, one of our directors hit a major milestone.

Congratulations on 25 years in accounting, Todd! Oh, and happy birthday too.🎉

Thanks to Helen and Dan at Ridgway Cakes for the cake. There might be a little bit left for afternoon tea...maybe...😉

12/08/2025

Good news for homeowners, not so much for savers.

Cash-strapped mortgage holders have received a welcome boost after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official cash rate to a two-and-a-half year low.