Economy

Outback Australia. | Newsreel

1000 more Indigenous rangers to manage Country

Queensland will receive the lion’s share of places under a boost to the Indigenous Rangers Program. More than 1000 new Indigenous ranger jobs will be created across
Read more 4 November 2024
Denis Coolwel and Rosie Wooley wit groceries and receipt in Tiwi Islands. | Newsreel

Cost of essentials double city prices in remote communities

Australia’s remote communities are paying twice as much for grocery staples than shoppers in capital cities. Researchers from consumer advocacy group CHOICE visited
Read more 2 November 2024
Workers at port with shipping containers. | Newsreel

Up, down and steady for Australian economy

A mixed bag of economic data has been released with export prices dropping, dwelling approvals improving and retail spending effectively flat. The latest Australian
Read more 31 October 2024
Clothes factory in Asia. | Newsreel

Lorna Jane first brand to complete living wage program

Brisbane-based activewear company Lorna Jane is the first Australian brand to ensure its workers overseas are paid a living wage, as a result of Oxfam program. Oxfam
Read more 31 October 2024
Inflation drop graphic. | Newsreel

Annual inflation drops to 2.8 percent

Australia’s annual inflation rate is the lowest in more than three years and has dipped below 3 percent. The lates Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed
Read more 30 October 2024
Brisbane Storey Bridge. | Newsrfeel

Housing activity lifts Queensland up state rankings

Incoming Queensland Premier David Crisafulli will inherit a state on the rise with Queensland improving in the latest State of the States report. While Western Australia
Read more 28 October 2024
Woman on a computer. | Newsreel

Clock ticking for 1.5 million taxpayers

1.5 million Australians have one week to lodge their tax returns or face the wrath of the Australian Tax Office (ATO). ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said over
Read more 24 October 2024
Woman stressed at work. | Newsreel

Australian workers the most stressed in APAC

Australian workers are the most stressed in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes traditional workaholic nations like Japan. A new report from human resources
Read more 24 October 2024
City high-rise offices. | Newsreel

Global rate cuts drive CBD office investment

Investment in CBD office space in Australia’s capital cities grew by more than 20 percent in the 12 months to September. The latest research from property consultants
Read more 24 October 2024
Worker holding Australian cash. | Newsreel

$473 million returned to Australian workers

Australian workers received almost half a billion dollars in backpay last financial year. The latest figures from the Fair Work Ombudsman show $473 million was recovered
Read more 24 October 2024