Economy

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Unemployment rate drops to 4.0 percent

Thousands of Australians returned to work in May as the national unemployment rate fell to 4.0 percent. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data show that
Read more 13 June 2024
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Brisbane more appealing to start-ups

Brisbane has improved its appeal to business start-ups, according to a new report. The Queensland capital has broken into the top 40 in the latest Global Startup
Read more 13 June 2024
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Consumer confidence at six-month low

Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level in six months. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence report showed confidence dropped by 3.5 points
Read more 12 June 2024
Female tradie working on machinery. | Newsreel

Scarce tech and trade skills in high demand

More than three-quarters of Australian businesses are in need of technicians and trade workers, but cannot find or train the staff they need. New data released by Ai
Read more 11 June 2024
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Mining turnover dips against broader trend

Mining was the only Australian industry to record negative business turnover over the 12 months to April. The latest business turnover numbers from the Australian Bureau
Read more 11 June 2024
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Queensland Budget in numbers

By Steve Zeppa It’s Queensland Budget time and at Newsreel we know Queenslanders are a smart bunch, so we won’t be telling you who are the “winners” or
Read more 11 June 2024
CSIRO plant breeder in the field. | Newsreel

Skills shortage to impact global food security

Australian and global food security is under threat due to a lack of specialised scientists, according to the CSIRO. Research produced by the CSIRO, in collaboration
Read more 11 June 2024
Job vacancy pressure is starting to ease - Newsreel

Labour shortages easing but still high

Australia’s chronic labour shortage of the past few years is easing but job vacancies remain well above historical levels. Australia Bureau of Statistics detailed
Read more 10 June 2024
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State Budget targets cost-of-living support

By Steve Zeppa Election sweeteners continue to be rolled out as the Queensland Government prepares to hand down the State Budget this week. With a state election
Read more 10 June 2024
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Brisbane office demand to expand CBD

Brisbane will need to effectively extend its CBD to Milton and Fortitude Valley and create far more office space by 2032, according to projections from Colliers
Read more 9 June 2024