Economy

Value of a home loan rises in Queensland - Newsreel

Queensland house loans rise $70,000 in a year

The value of an average new housing loan in Queensland has jumped by more than $70,000 in a single year. Australian Bureau of Statistics housing loan data shows the
Read more 9 July 2024
Queensland extreme rental pain keeps growing - Newsreel

State rental ‘extreme pain’ continues to rise

The proportion of Queensland suburbs in “extreme” rental pain is continuing to rise despite most other states experiencing minor improvements. The July Rental Pain
Read more 8 July 2024
McCullough Robertson Lawyers Chair of Partners Kristan Conlon - Newsreel

Community housing a vital part of dwellings mix

Community housing could provide many of the answers to Queensland’s accommodation shortage and the social problems that often come with it. McCullough Robertson
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Worried woman looks at shopping receipt. | Newsreel

Households focus spending on essentials

National spending on discretionary items has flatlined, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released today. The ABS said household
Read more 5 July 2024
Big lift and apartment and town house approvals - Newsreel

Big lift in apartment and townhouse approvals

Approvals for terrace houses, townhouses and apartments have shot up as the market tries to soak up strong housing demand. The Australian Bureau of Statistic’s
Read more 3 July 2024
Clothing and accessory retail sales lifted in May - Newsreel

Early sales spark small lift in May spending

End of financial year sales helped drive a small boost in retail spending in May as consumers remained cautious with their spending. Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 3 July 2024
Woman peering over dividers at work. | Newsreel

Risk and reward in AI workplace monitoring

Businesses using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor employees’ behaviour and productivity can expect them to complain more, be less productive and want to quit
Read more 3 July 2024
Man and woman in manufacturing business. | Newsreel

Manufacturing workers can now vote to leave CFMEU

The manufacturing members of the Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) can now vote to leave the parent organisation after legislation was passed in
Read more 3 July 2024
Engineer with laptop. | Newsreel

Multi-faceted approach needed in skills transition

New research has identified key insights into transitioning jobs and skills from the current energy sector to the emerging renewables landscape. Commissioned by
Read more 2 July 2024
Parenthood is losing appeal for younger generations - Newsreel

Parenting loses its appeal for new generations

The global fertility rate has dropped below population “replacement level” and the average age for women to give birth has edged above 30. The trend has been linked
Read more 2 July 2024