Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold
The Reserve Bank has decided to keep interest rates unchanged despite slower than expected moderation of inflation.
The Reserve Bank Board issued a statement today
Read more7 May 2024Economy
Brisbane poised to be regional powerhouse
Brisbane has multiple advantages over other Australian capitals, as it eyes an economy that is tipped to approach $300 billion within a decade.
A State of the City
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New risk-based approach to foreign investment
A new risk-based approach to foreign investment will see more scrutiny of investment proposals around critical infrastructure, minerals and technology and a more
Read more3 May 2024
US facing the reality of the dying American Dream
In his autobiography A Promised Land, former US President Barack Obama outlined the core aspirations that united all Americans.
Chief among them was that, after a
Read more1 May 2024
Most roles will not require specialist AI skills
Most workers are unlikely to need specialist artificial intelligence (AI) skills but the technology will fundamentally change the work they do.
That is the conclusion of
Read more1 May 2024
Cash-starved consumers cutting back on spending
Retail spending had one of its weakest growth periods on record at the start of 2024 as cash-strapped households further tightened their belts.
Spending on clothing,
Read more30 April 2024
Blue skies as Aussie airports back in the black
Australian airports have emerged from COVID-induced hibernations and recorded their first profits for aeronautical operations since the pandemic.
Brisbane Airport joined
Read more30 April 2024
Bulk billing needs extra Budget boost
Australian doctors are calling for 20 percent increases in Medicare rebates across a number of services to maintain improved bulk billing numbers.
As the Federal
Read more30 April 2024
More Aussies turning off subscriptions
A third of Australians cancelled subscriptions for streaming devices and other services in the past three months.
New data from NAB showed Aussies were re-assessing many
Read more30 April 2024
US ban puts non-compete clauses in the spotlight
The future of non-compete clauses in employment contracts is under scrutiny after they were banned in the United States last week.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read more30 April 2024