Twenty-somethings hit brakes on spending
The spending gap between age groups is widening with young people in their late twenties the most frugal and those over 60 increasing their spending.
CommBank iQ Head of
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Nuclear option more expensive than renewables
Nuclear power is a more expensive energy option compared to renewables, according to a new CSIRO report.
The latest GenCost report also found a nuclear-powered energy
Read more22 May 2024
Floods sink Brisbane’s global status
Climate change is having an impact on Brisbane’s status among global cities ranked in the latest Global Cities Index.
Placed 27th in the world and fourth in Australia,
Read more22 May 2024
Robophobia scaring away cafe workers
Use of robots in hospitality settings is causing human workers to leave the industry due to high levels of stress and fears around their job security.
Washington State
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Families forgoing essentials as living costs bite
Many Australia families are avoiding seeking medical help when they need it and skipping meals as they struggle to cope with chronic cost-of-living pressures.
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10-year deal gives life savers certainty
Queensland beaches will be under the watch of lifesavers for at least another decade following a $125 million funding announcement.
With the current four-year funding
Read more22 May 2024
Long-term unemployment down 40 percent
The post-pandemic labour boom has washed away much of Australia’s long-term unemployment, with a 40 percent fall in four years.
A new Productivity Commission report,
Read more21 May 2024
World-first refinery confirmed for Gladstone
Gladstone will be home to the world’s largest high purity alumina refinery after Alpha HPA confirmed its investment today.
The Australian-based aluminium producer has
Read more21 May 2024
Employees averaging over 12 jobs in their careers
Workers are averaging more than 12 jobs between the ages of 18 and 56 and the length of time spent in each one has fallen eight percent in a decade.
A new OECD report,
Read more20 May 2024
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 more20 May 2024