Queensland’s population cracks 5.5 million
Queensland’s population ticked over 5.5 million last year, as Australia’s population nudged 27 million.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures,
Read more14 June 2024Economy
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 more13 June 2024
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 more13 June 2024
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 more12 June 2024
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 more11 June 2024
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 more11 June 2024
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 more11 June 2024
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 more11 June 2024
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 more10 June 2024
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 more10 June 2024