2018 Media Releases

New industry partnership explores Australia’s manufacturing potential

22 October 2018

A new strategic partnership between St.George Banking Group, UNSW Sydney and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) was announced today to advance Australian research and accelerate the introduction and commercialisation of new manufacturing technologies.

Home loan applications worse than peak-hour traffic

27 September 2018

New research from St.George Bank has found Aussies would prefer to sit in peak hour traffic (18%), visit the dentist (20%), endure a 14-hour flight without entertainment (16%), and even dine with the in-laws (19%) over putting pen to paper on a traditional home loan application.

St.George increases variable home loan rates

29 August 2018

St.George Bank today announced it will increase its variable interest rates for owner occupied and residential investment property loans, reflecting a sustained increase in wholesale funding costs.

St.George bank to partner with the Brisbane Hustlers, Queensland's LGBTQI all inclusive rugby team

17 May 2018

In a commitment to inclusion and diversity St.George Bank has partnered with the Brisbane Hustlers, Queenslands LGBTQI and all-inclusive rugby union team.

Mum and Dad going head-to-head on household finances

Monday, 14 May 2018

A quarter of Australian families’ state they are conflicted over money and admit to keeping a financial secret from their partner.

St.George provides disaster relief package for customers impacted by bushfires in southern New South Wales

Monday, 19 March 2018

St.George today announced that its Disaster Relief Package is available to customers suffering hardship following the bushfires that have devastated areas of Bega and Tathra in southern New South Wales. 

LGBTQI women feeling the sting of the gender pay gap

Friday, 09 March 2018

While thousands of LGBTQI couples are set to be married this year, there’s a common gap still lagging - the gender pay gap where LGBTQI women are being left behind.