Economy

Couple on computer worried about bills. | Newsreel

Home loan lenders adding to customer hardship

More than a third of Australians seeking hardship assistance from banks have given up due to complicated applications processes. An Australian Securities &
Read more 20 May 2024
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Manufacturers set to boost production levels

More than two-thirds of Queensland manufacturers expect to increase production in the next 12 months, according to a recent survey. The CommBank’s latest Manufacturing
Read more 20 May 2024
Six mistakes that hinder careers - Newsreel

The six things that hinder successful careers

By Shane Rodgers Most careers can survive a few ups and downs. You win a few, you lose a few. Sometimes it works out. Sometimes, not so much. When I started writing the
Read more 20 May 2024
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Sustainability focus in updated trade agreement

An updated trading agreement with our southeast Asian neighbours will include enhanced obligations around sustainability and equality. The Federal Parliament Joint
Read more 20 May 2024
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Unemployment edges higher in changing economy

Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rose to 4.1 percent in April. This was up from a revised 3.9 per cent in March as jobless numbers jumped by 30,000 during
Read more 16 May 2024
Workers wages continue to grow - Newsreel

Wage growth still tracking above 4 percent

Private sector annual wage growth is remaining above four percent, despite a tightening of economic activity and moderating inflation. Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 15 May 2024
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Pandemic ‘amnesia’ in public health response

Australia remains unprepared for the next pandemic following this week’s Federal Budget, according to the Public Health Association of Australia. Association CEO Terry
Read more 15 May 2024
Federal Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers

The Federal Budget – Newsreel style

By Steve Zeppa Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the Federal Budget last night. Here is what you need to know. “This is a Budget for the here and now and it’s a
Read more 15 May 2024
Two trillion dollar price tag to phase out coal burning - Newsreel

Massive price tag on phasing out coal burning

Phasing out coal to meet international climate targets would cost at least $US 2 trillion, a new assessment has concluded. Researchers at Chalmers University of
Read more 15 May 2024
Workers looking over housing plans

Housing commitments a ‘down payment’ on pressing need

More needs to be done to accelerate the response to the housing crisis, despite industry groups acknowledging some promising initiatives in last night’s Federal
Read more 15 May 2024