Economy

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As retirement dream fades, ageism comes into focus

Younger Australians believe they will never be able to retire, with the revelation raising concerns about increasing ageism in the workforce. A survey by Australasian
Read more 28 May 2025
Gold Coast beaches, Queensland. | Newsreel

Gold Coast economy nears $50 billion milestone

The Gold Coast economy has grown to just under $50 billion, cementing the South-East Queensland destination as Australia’s largest regional economy. Mayor Tom Tate
Read more 27 May 2025
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Lipstick index losing its gloss

By Susan Schwartz The lipstick index may be losing its gloss after long being seen as an early indicator of tough economic times. The index – which measures sales of
Read more 27 May 2025
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Queensland issues Euro-denominated benchmark bond

Queensland has become the first Australian state to issue a Euro-denominated financial security, in a move to attract a new investor pool leading into the Brisbane 2032
Read more 26 May 2025
Couple looking at energy bill. | Newsreel

Energy regulator flags price rise, urges users to compare

Electricity prices in South-East Queensland are set to rise by up to 9.7 percent from July 1. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released the Default Market Offer
Read more 26 May 2025
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29,000 accounts linked to fake job ads removed

A federal crackdown on employment scams has closed down more than 29,000 fake social media accounts in a seven-month blitz. Australian Competition and Consumer
Read more 26 May 2025
Man with autism working from home. | Newsreel

Working from home can benefit employees with autism

Autistic workers are more productive working from home, but need be managed carefully to maintain mental health. A new study from the Curtin Autism Research Group showed
Read more 26 May 2025
Australian Retirement Trust CEO David Anderson. | Newsreel

Don’t wait for Government to drive productivity gains

Businesses need to tackle Australia’s productivity issues head-in and not wait for a Government response to the crisis. That was the message Queensland finance leaders
Read more 23 May 2025
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Snaffle sued over inflated prices and interest charges

Online consumer goods retailer Snaffle is being sued over allegedly inflated prices and unlawful interest charges on thousands of contracts. ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah
Read more 22 May 2025
Wages graphic. | Newsreel

Employers’ wages bill tops $104 billion in March

Total wages and salaries paid by employers increased by almost six percent in March, compared to the same time last year. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of
Read more 21 May 2025