Economy

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Capital city to the regions drift hits a record high

Migration of people from capital cities to the regions has hit a record high as tree changers and sea changers seek out alternative housing, work and lifestyle
Read more23 June 2026
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State business confidence dives to historic lows

Business confidence in Queensland is now worse than the levels experienced during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008. Business Chamber Queensland’s March
Read more18 June 2026
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Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold for now

Australian households have received some rare good news with the Reserve Bank voting unanimously to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 percent. Despite this,
Read more16 June 2026
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Energy businesses seeking 125 new apprentices

Ergon Energy Network and Energex have started recruitment for 125 new apprentices to start in February 2027. The jobs will be based in metropolitan, rural and remote
Read more16 June 2026
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Australian growth falters in accelerating world

Australia was one of only five G20 countries to experience weakening economic growth in the first quarter of 2026. Figures released by the OECD last night showed that
Read more16 June 2026
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Industry says tax changes will mean 9000 fewer homes

Proposed tax changes will result in fewer homes being built at a time when Australia desperately needs more, a peak property group said today. The Property Council, in
Read more15 June 2026
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‘Staggering’ jump in the cost of building an apartment

Houses in Queensland are shrinking in size but costing more, and the state now has the highest costs for building new apartments on the East Coast. A Master Builders
Read more11 June 2026
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Retirement decisions becoming harder in fragile system

Longer life expectancy, rising living costs and market instability are putting increased pressure on retirees trying to achieve sustainable income. Many are likely to
Read more8 June 2026
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Blue collar job decline disrupts class voting habits

By David Peetz Class has always mattered, and now social democratic parties that sprung from a working class — including the Australian Labor Party – are finding out
Read more8 June 2026
Iran And US Remain In Stalemate Over Strait Of Hormuz

Global economies are teetering on the brink

The world’s major economies are delicately balanced, with prospects highly dependent on the speed of resolving the Middle East conflict. The OECD’s latest Economic
Read more4 June 2026