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$100,000 no longer considered a comfortable wage

By Christopher Hoy Figures this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that over the year to December, wages grew by 3.4 percent. For households,
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Wage rises fall just short of matching inflation

Wages increased by 3.4 percent on average in 2025, falling just short of the 3.8 percent inflation rate for the year. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of
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Rents rise three times faster than wages

Rents have risen nearly three times faster than wages over the past five years, pushing rental affordability to record lows and stretching household budgets across the
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Consumer confidence hits decade low

Consumer confidence has hit a decade low, with households pessimistic about their financial conditions over the next 12 months, and their economic conditions over the
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Formula discovered for loving your job

New research has unlocked the three elements that must exist for people to genuinely love their jobs. Using multiple studies involving thousands of employees, the
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Our brains have to work harder in open plan offices

By Libby Sander Since the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organisations don’t need as much floor space or as many desks, given many staff
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Banks warns that fake job scams are on the rise

Employment scams reported by young Australians more than doubled in 2025, with women being disproportionately targeted. New data released by the Commonwealth Bank (CBA)
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Which of the emerging trade “clubs” should Australia join?

By Naoise McDonagh A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to all countries and embracing
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Refinancing at record high, first home buyer loans rise

More people are looking for a better deal on their mortgages, as first home buyer loans rise 6.8 percent. Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today show a 20
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Resurging tourism blasts through the one million barrier

The monthly volume of tourists visiting Australia has broken through the one million barrier for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures released by
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