Economy

Small business owner on phone. | Newsreel

$250m boost to small business support

Queensland small businesses will have a $250 million support package to access over the next three years. Launched today in Far North Queensland, the State’s Small
Read more30 May 2024
Scam texts on mobile phones. | Newsreel

80% of Aussies hit with scam texts weekly

More than 80 percent of Australians receive at least one scam text every week, with fake shipping or package delivery messages the most common. New research,
Read more30 May 2024
Stress bragging hurts careers - Newsreel

Complaining workers harming their careers

Workers who constantly “brag” that they are stressed and overworked are harming their reputations and careers. New research from the University of Georgia
Read more30 May 2024
Annual inflation at 3.6 percent in April - Newsreel

Inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.6%

Australia’s inflation rate remains stubbornly high and outside the zone where the Reserve Bank is likely to reduce interest rates. April Consumer Price Index data,
Read more29 May 2024
Australians the biggest buyers of clothes - Newsreel

Australia tops clothing purchase rankings

Australians have become the world’s biggest per capita purchasers of clothes, according to new research released today. The Australia Institute think tank says we have
Read more29 May 2024
Consumers still being cautious with their spending - Newsreel

Cautious consumers hold back spending

Retail spending in Australia remains sluggish as cautious consumers continue to grapple with cost of living pressures. Seasonally adjusted retail turnover data, released
Read more28 May 2024
China has successfully tested flying taxis - Newsreel

China puts flying cars on economic agenda

China is aiming to be the first country in the world to allow flying taxis. This follows the Chinese Government’s declaration that a “low-altitude economy” is now
Read more27 May 2024
Electrical apprentice. | Newsreel

$1000 tool boost for first-year apprentices

First-year apprentices can access $1000 to tool up for their careers. A Queensland Government “Free Tools for First Years” program will provide $1000 cashback for
Read more27 May 2024
Women dominating Queensland finance sector - Newsreel

Finance sector riding wave of post-COVID growth

The finance sector in Queensland is working at carving out a unique identity as it enjoys significant post-COVID growth and burgeoning career opportunities. Queensland
Read more27 May 2024
Women plan to retire later - Newsreel

Early retirement dream abandoned for most

The dream of “early retirement” for Australians is steadily evaporating with the average expected age to finish work pushing out beyond 65. Australian Bureau of
Read more27 May 2024