The Reserve Bank raises interest rates again, increasing the cash rate from 4.1% to 4.35%, according to multiple outlets. The decision is the third rate rise this year. The new level places the cash rate at its highest point in nearly 18 months. The reports state that the move follows the prior increases earlier in the year and signals continued efforts by the central bank to manage inflation and economic conditions. The articles provide the same figures for the adjustment and describe the resulting rate as the highest in close to a year and a half. No additional policy details, forecasts, or commentary from the bank are included in the provided summaries. Overall, the coverage is consistent across outlets: a third increase within the year takes the rate to 4.35%, moving it above the prior 4.1% level and into the top range seen over the past 18 months.