The monthly CPI indicator rose 3.5% in the 12 months to September. The largest contributors to the annual movement were Housing (+5.6%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+3.1%), and Alcohol and tobacco (+5.5%). {table} The monthly CPI indicator rose 3.5% in the 12 months to September, following a 3.0% rise in the 12 months to August. The monthly CPI indicator excluding volatile items and holiday travel rose 3.7% in the 12 months to September following a 3.4% rise in the 12 months to August. This series excludes Automotive fuel, Fruit and vegetables, and Holiday travel and accommodation. The annual trimmed mean is an ... (full story)