Queensland rebates’ power over inflation numbers fade
The tailing off of Queensland State Government electricity rebates lifted inflation in a key sector last month, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
ABS
Read more26 February 2025Economy
Drier weather drops winter crops by 27 percent
Drier conditions has led to a more than 25 percent dip in Australia’s winter crop production figures.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the
Read more26 February 2025
More guidance needed on future medical workforce
A lack of insight into the required make-up of Australia’s future medical workforce has sparked a call for a new national planning body.
The Australian Medical
Read more25 February 2025
Aussie retirement savings set to be second only to US
Australia’s collective retirement nest eggs will become the second largest in the world in less six years, according to new analysis.
Super Members Council (SMC)
Read more25 February 2025
Brisbane poised to be a lifestyle supercity
Brisbane is set to leverage the current energy running through the Asia-Pacific and use the 2032 Games as a springboard to become a lifestyle supercity.
A new report,
Read more24 February 2025
What the bulk billing announcements mean for patients
By Stephen Duckett
Labor has foreshadowed a major Medicare change to address the falling rate of bulk billing, with an $8.5 billion election announcement. The Government
Read more24 February 2025
United call for labour hire regulator in ag sector
Unions and business have united to urge beefed up oversight of employment practices in Australia’s agriculture sector.
A report commissioned by Woolworths and the
Read more24 February 2025
Women drive January employment numbers
Unemployment ticked up to 4.1 percent in January, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
ABS Head of Labour Statistics Bjorn Jarvis
Read more20 February 2025
Annual wage growth drops to 3.2 percent
Recent wage growth has slowed, with increases returning to 2022 levels.
Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today showed the Wage Price Index
Read more19 February 2025
Food fingerprint database to support sustainability
A new national database aims to maintain the integrity of Australia’s reputation in producing safe and sustainable food.
The CSIRO has launched a website that
Read more19 February 2025