Economy

Farmer in the field. | Newsreel

Agriculture sector defiant in face of adversity

Australia’s agriculture sector remains on track to be a $100 billion industry by 2030, despite the increased prevalence of natural disasters and other headwinds. A new
Read more29 May 2025
Woman shopping for eggs. | Newsreel

Inflation steady, but egg lovers cop a beating

Australia’s inflation remains steady and within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band of between two and three percent. The latest data from the Australian
Read more28 May 2025
Foundry. | Newsreel

OECD warns of a surge in global steel excess

The rising global excess of steel has promoted a warning form the world’s largest economic organisation. The latest OECD Steel Outlook report has urged countries to
Read more28 May 2025
Senior employee on computer.

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 more28 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 more27 May 2025
Woman applying lipstick

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 more27 May 2025
Euro cash. | Newsreel

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 more26 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 more26 May 2025
Scam text on phone

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 more26 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 more26 May 2025