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From fleece to footprint: Reducing emissions in ultrafine wool production

Agribusiness

Since Trent and his wife, Nakiya, bought the farm nearly four years ago, they have focused on restoring the landscape as part of their approach to environmentally sustainable wool production.  

28.11.2025 | 2 min read

NAB offers Disaster Relief Grants to support south east Queensland

Disaster relief

NAB launches relief measures for customers impacted by the severe storms in Queensland’s Moreton Bay area.

28.11.2025 | 2 min read

Make up

From lipstick to lattes: Small joys drive Aussie spending trends

Economy

Australians are embracing everyday pleasures and simple treats, with new NAB Economics data showing an increase in spending on personal enjoyment and wellbeing - even as cost-of-living pressures persist.

21.11.2025| 1 min read

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NAB offers Disaster Relief Grants following Cyclone Fina

Disaster relief

NAB is providing $1,000 grants and additional financial relief to customers severely impacted by Cyclone Fina and the severe weather in the NT. 

24.11.2025 | 2 min read

Announcements


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NAB support for South Australian disability service provider Bedford continues

Announcements

 “NAB welcomes today’s announcement of support by the South Australian and Federal governments. NAB looks forward to working with McGrath Nicol to ensure these critical services continue to be available to the community."

17.11.2025 | 1 min read

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NAB Private Wealth named Australia’s Best Private Bank for fifth year in a row

Economy

 NAB Private Wealth has been named the Best Private Bank in Australia for the fifth consecutive year at the prestigious World’s Best Private Bank Awards.

31.10.2025 | 1 min read

Scams


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“Let’s hang up together”- NAB banker foils $10k scam at Adelaide branch

Scams

A quick-thinking NAB banker has prevented an Adelaide customer from losing $10,000 to an impersonation scam.

25.10.2025 | 2 min read

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Burnie banker recovers stolen money

Scams

Australians lost $2.74 billion to scams in 2024, according to the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report. NAB’s Executive, Group Investigations Chris Sheehan said it was incredibly hard to recover funds due to the speed and sophistication organised criminals moved with. 

24.09.2025 | 2 min read

Indigenous banking


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Shepparton teen banks on finance career

Indigenous affairs

While many Year 12 students are just starting to consider their next steps, Bella Cooper – a proud First Nations student at Greater Shepparton Secondary College – already has a plan in motion, actively building a career in banking, starting with NAB.

10.11.2025 | 2 min read

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Changing the rules of the game

Indigenous affairs

As part of Indigenous Business Month 2025, we sat down with three leaders for a candid conversation about their journeys, challenges, and hopes for the future.

17.10.2025 | 2 min read

Personal finance


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The banking hack that’s saved Aussies over half a billion dollars

Personal finance

Since its launch in 2010, NAB’s zero-dollar fee transaction account has saved customers more than half a billion dollars, putting real money back into their pockets.

04.08.2025 | 2 min read

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Consumer collectables – handle with care

Personal finance

From Pokémon cards to NFTs and now Labubu figurines, collectables are having a moment.

But as prices soar and hype builds, NAB is encouraging younger investors to ask a simple question: is this a smart place to put your money?

31.07.2025 | 2 min read

Property


Thinking about buying your first home this spring?

Property

Australia’s housing market is continuing to move as we head into the busy spring selling season. National house prices have now risen six months in a row. That puts values around 3% higher since the start of the year.

03.09.2025 | 2 min read

NAB welcomes expansion of Home Guarantee Scheme

Property

NAB welcomes the expansion of the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), saying it will help thousands more Australians get into their own homes, sooner.

25.08.2025 | 2 min read

Economy


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Green shoots among challenges for NSW small businesses

Economy

Despite tough conditions and challenges, NSW’s 800,000 small businesses remain resilient and adaptive, with signs of cautious optimism ahead of 2026.  

24.10.2025 | 2 min read

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Longer evenings bring brighter spends

Business

Longer evenings aren’t just good for beach walks and backyard BBQs, they’re also great for small businesses with NAB data revealing an 8%* jump in consumer spending after clocks go forward. 

17.10.2025 | 2 min read

NAB Foundation


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NAB Foundation launches new First Nations scholarship program

NAB Foundation

NAB Foundation has today announced the launch of the First Nations Futures Scholarship Program, a new initiative designed to support the next generation of First Nations business leaders.

01.10.2025 | 2 min read

NAB Foundation backs conservation charities on World Nature Conservation Day

NAB Foundation

In recognition of World Nature Conservation Day 2025, the NAB Foundation has announced $180,000 in new grants to support two leading conservation organisations—Odonata Foundation and Bush Heritage Australia.

28.07.2025 | 2 min read