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Inflation-busting approach is ‘unnecessarily cruel’

By Warwick Smith The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will look at the latest unemployment figures – 4.3 percent, roughly 650,000 people out of work – and see a

Unemployment steady at 4.3% in March

The seasonally adjusted national unemployment rate was steady at 4.3 percent in March off the back of 18,000 new jobs. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures

Early warning signs emerge on AI job impact

By Clinton Free There has been no shortage of bold claims recently about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs – from mass unemployment to over-hyped distraction

Visitor numbers to Australia up 20 percent

The number of visitors to Australia jumped almost 20 percent in the year to February, 2026. China was the largest source country, accounting for 23.3 percent of all

Strait of Hormuz blockade creates new uncertainty

By Sanjoy Paul For weeks now, the world economy has been on tenterhooks, waiting for one outcome: reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In response to war with Israel and the

Inconsistent ANZAC Day causes cross-state confusion

By Giuseppe Carabetta ANZAC Day is commemorated on April 25 each year as a tribute to more than 2 million Australians who’ve served in war and peacekeeping

No recession yet, but dark clouds loom

By Stella Huangfu Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending

Canavan backs work from home to boost regions

By Michelle Grattan Nationals leader Matt Canavan has urged the embrace of work-from-home opportunities as a way to boost the growth of smaller towns and regions. In a

Border Force cracks down on illegal migrant truck drivers

An Australian Border Force (ABF) operation is cracking down on unlawful migrant workers in the heavy vehicle industry. The operation is targeting “visa integrity,

Families cutting back on eating out and streaming

Households are cutting back on eating out, entertainment and holidays as cost-of-living pressures continue to bite. National Australia Bank research, released today,

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