Economy

Elderly couple on computer. | Newsreel

Guide to counter holiday season financial stress

Almost half of Australians struggle to break even each week, with the holiday season set to place extra strain on household budgets. In a recent survey by Beyond Blue,
Read more 7 November 2024
Woman selling clothes online. | Newsreel

Online an untapped opportunity for small business

Small businesses which operate online channels earn double the revenue of their offline retail competitors. A new report from consulting firm Mandala found small and
Read more 7 November 2024
Family worried about bills. | Newseel

World sadder, lonelier and more worried since pandemic

Australians are not alone in feeling the pain of rising house prices and cost of living pressures, with the world a sadder place now than before the pandemic. The latest
Read more 7 November 2024
Donald Trump supporter. | Newsreel

Trump will be the next US President. What now?

By Steve Zeppa Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris conceded to her Republican rival this morning (AEDT)
Read more 7 November 2024
Vegetables at store. | Newsreel

Push to lower food costs in remote communities

Government and industry are meeting to work out ways to reduce the price of essentials in remote communities. Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Senator Malarndirri
Read more 6 November 2024
Mother and child. | Newsreel

Gender differences remain in workforce data

More than half of Australians wanting to work are unable to because they are caring for children or have health issues. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
Read more 6 November 2024
Workers building a house. | Newsreel

Build-to-rent laws key to unlocking housing supply

Many Australian renters see little hope of buying their own homes in the near future, adding to calls for beefed up build-to-rent laws. A survey commissioned by the
Read more 6 November 2024
Brisbane sign. | Newsreel

Fifty cent fares boost Brisbane’s global ranking

Brisbane’s 50 cents public transport fares have catapulted the Queensland capital to second in a global list of affordable cities. An analysis by insurance comparison
Read more 6 November 2024
Nurse on night shift. | Newsreel

Overnight meals impact health of night shift workers

Night shift workers are at greater risk of chronic health conditions if they eat during their shift. A new study out of South Australia found people who ate meals or
Read more 6 November 2024
Hooded man in cyber attack graphic. | Newsreel

More than 200 assets now critical to Australia

The Federal Government has added a further 46 private assets to a critical infrastructure list over which it has increased powers. The secret Systems of National
Read more 6 November 2024