Economy

Home affordability and retirement aspirations are dying in the US - Newsreel

US facing the reality of the dying American Dream

In his autobiography A Promised Land, former US President Barack Obama outlined the core aspirations that united all Americans. Chief among them was that, after a
Read more 1 May 2024
Most workers will not need specialist artificial intelligence skills - Newsreel

Most roles will not require specialist AI skills

Most workers are unlikely to need specialist artificial intelligence (AI) skills but the technology will fundamentally change the work they do. That is the conclusion of
Read more 1 May 2024
Retail spending down in March - Newsreel

Cash-starved consumers cutting back on spending

Retail spending had one of its weakest growth periods on record at the start of 2024 as cash-strapped households further tightened their belts. Spending on clothing,
Read more 30 April 2024
QANTAS plane at Brisbane Airport. | Newsreel

Blue skies as Aussie airports back in the black

Australian airports have emerged from COVID-induced hibernations and recorded their first profits for aeronautical operations since the pandemic. Brisbane Airport joined
Read more 30 April 2024
Doctor and patient in consultation. | Newsreel

Bulk billing needs extra Budget boost

Australian doctors are calling for 20 percent increases in Medicare rebates across a number of services to maintain improved bulk billing numbers. As the Federal
Read more 30 April 2024
TV remote pointed at streaming services | Newseel

More Aussies turning off subscriptions

A third of Australians cancelled subscriptions for streaming devices and other services in the past three months. New data from NAB showed Aussies were re-assessing many
Read more 30 April 2024
Non-compete clauses are under scrutiny - Newsreel

US ban puts non-compete clauses in the spotlight

The future of non-compete clauses in employment contracts is under scrutiny after they were banned in the United States last week. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read more 30 April 2024
IT Crowd - Higher IT skills required for AI - Newsreel

Workplace tech boom requires new IT literacy

Queensland firms are needing to lift their information technology (IT) skills to a new level as technology moves deeper and faster into workplaces. Jobs Queensland
Read more 29 April 2024
Student in room on computer | Newsreel

Students ‘not to blame’ for rental crisis

International students have minimal impact on Australia’s rental market, according to a new report. Countering commentary that the influx of overseas students is a
Read more 29 April 2024
Man in hoodie scamming on computer.| Newsreel

Job scams impacting most vulnerable

More Australians are falling victim to job scams as people look for part-time work to ease cost-of living pressures. A report from the National Anti-Scam Centre showed
Read more 29 April 2024