Surprise inflation surge sparks fresh interest rate fears The Courier MailInflation slightly hotter than expected, keeping rate hike on table Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia news live: power bills up by nearly a third in the year to January; software firm WiseTech to cut 2,000 jobs as AI changes sweep in The GuardianSoaring electricity bills and housing costs drive stubborn Australian inflation realestate.com.auRate rise risk for March looms large after inflation surprise AFR