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
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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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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
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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 more3 July 2024
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 more3 July 2024
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 more3 July 2024
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 more3 July 2024
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 more2 July 2024
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 more2 July 2024
First step on path to 1.2 million homes
A five-year journey to build 1.2 million new homes through a $32 billion national program begins today.
The National Housing Accord, agreed to by all Federal, State and
Read more2 July 2024