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
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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
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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
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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 more16 May 2024
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
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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
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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
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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 more15 May 2024
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 more15 May 2024
Roadmap to a renewable future welcome
The energy and environment sectors today welcomed the Federal Government’s budget, as it charts a course to power past fossil fuels and heads towards
Read more15 May 2024