Billion-dollar mineral reserve critical for economy
More than $1 billion will be invested in creating a critical minerals reserve if Labor is returned to Government after the May 3 Federal Election.
Labor leader Anthony
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Simon Ling new Queensland Treasury Corporation CEO
A finance expert with a “focus on advancing government social financing initiatives” is the new Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO.
State Treasurer David
Read more17 April 2025
Countries cut billions from international aid donations
Countries across the world are reducing international aid, with contributions dropping by more than seven percent last year.
OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said
Read more17 April 2025
Defence industries add $11.9 billion to national economy
South Australia is driving double-digit annual growth in Australia’s defence industry.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the sector
Read more16 April 2025
Millions returned in the wake of dodgy deals
Queenslanders were reimbursed to a tune of almost $12 million last year, as a result of complaints to the Office of Fair Trading.
State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington
Read more16 April 2025
Holidays align to drive bumper $6 billion spend
The combination of school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day is expected to drive consumer spending to more than $6 billion over this period.
New data from ANZ shows the
Read more15 April 2025
Posting a letter likely to cost a bit more
The price of posting an ordinary letter is likely to rise after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it was unlikely to oppose an
Read more14 April 2025
Major bank predicts faster drop in interest rates
A major bank has revised its interest rate forecast, suggesting that rates could fall by more than one percent during 2025.
National Australia Bank Chief Economist Sally
Read more10 April 2025
Climate change could smash global economies
A rise of four degrees in global temperatures would cut world Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 40 percent by 2100, new modelling shows.
The UNSW Institute for Climate
Read more9 April 2025
Super funds battling spate of cyber attacks
Australian superannuation funds that have been hit with cyber attacks are moving to assure members that their funds are safe.
AustralianSuper issued a statement on
Read more7 April 2025