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Inflation stabilises despite housing pressure

The annual inflation rate was at 3.5 percent in July, a slight drop from the previous month. The “trimmed” Consumer Price Index figure, which strips out temporary

Youth struggle with debt and delayed independence

A new study of Australia’s youth paints a picture of a generation struggling with early debt and delayed independence. It found young people have a “less linear path

Economic growth edges up across OECD countries

Economic growth in industrialised economies rose slightly in the second quarter of 2026. OECD data released this week shows that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose in 27

Growing regions ‘need to keep character and liveability’

Regional Queensland has a major opportunity to build new industries but its success will depend on preserving its liveability and the unique character of each area. This

Ban on card surcharges may have big rent impacts

By Fengfei Li From October 1, businesses will no longer be able to add surcharges to payments made on the EFTPOS, Visa or Mastercard networks, following reforms by the

New minimum pay rates start for gig workers

On-demand delivery workers will be required to be paid a minimum pay rate of at least $31.30 under new rules that take effect this week. The new minimum standards cover

Negative home equity a low risk in the long run

By Steven Rowley For most people who buy a home, a mortgage represents the single largest debt they will take on in their lives. But what happens if the market value of

Earnings growth falls to a four-year low

Wages growth has fallen to the lowest level in four years, but the salary gender gap is continuing to close. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released today show

#CapTech2026 global investor gateway heads to Australia

Australian businesses will take centre stage in the global innovation and investment arena as #CapTech2026 returns for its fifth year. The forum is designed to connect

Mid adult tourist looking at souvenirs on a street market in historic district of Purmamarca, Argentina

Inflation trending down across OECD countries

One third of countries in the OECD have inflation sitting at two percent or lower. This compares with Australia’s inflation rate of 3.8 percent in June,

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