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Higher energy prices drive surge in business turnover

Australian business turnover surged in July, with the biggest increase in almost three years. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of Business Statistics Robert

Queensland’s regions lure more capital city movers

Regional Queensland is growing in popularity for Australians leaving state capitals to escape city rat races. The latest Regional Mover Index (RMI) found, across the

Great Resignation makes way for The Big Stay

By Georgina Pacor Just a few years ago, HR leaders were navigating the chaos of the “Great Resignation” – a mass exodus of talent that reshaped hiring

Victorians rush to have say on work from home laws

The Victorian Government’s push to enshrine in law the right for employees to work from home at least two days a week has sparked one of the largest public responses

Households out and about and spending in July

Household spending continues to grow with July data showing a third straight month of increases. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures showed household spending

Asian demand boosting $19 billion horticulture industry

Rising Asian demand is boosting Australia’s horticulture industry, as water security issues loom large for key crop. ANZ latest Agri lnFocus report predicts the

Fair weather fuels stronger economic growth

Australia’s economy bounced back in the June quarter as it shrugged off the impact of weather events in the first few months of 2025. Australian Bureau of Statistics

Marine sector dives in and steps on the gas

Booming domestic tourism and increased natural gas activity have contributed to an almost 20 percent jump in the value of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar marine

Australia registers ninth consecutive current account deficit

Australia’s current account balance improved slightly last quarter, but still added to a long run of deficits stretching back more than two years. Australian Bureau of

Push to speed up investment in Queensland regions

A new Queensland entity has been established to accelerate investment in the state’s regions. The Queensland Futures Institute (QFI) has announced the creation of the

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