Australia’s economy grows faster than expected, raising RBA interest rate rise risk
Australia’s economy grew 0.4 per cent in the June quarter, slightly beating most economist forecasts and further raising…
Unemployment rate hits 4.5pc, the highest level in post-COVID era
Australia’s unemployment rate keeps slowly drifting higher. Data show the national unemployment rate rose to 4.5 per cent…
See how the price of everything has changed with inflation
The cost of most everyday items is up. Here’s by how much. Good news: inflation has eased slightly.…
Cold comfort for Reserve Bank in mixed inflation report
Australia’s inflation pulse continues to strengthen despite an easing in prices at the fuel bowser. The annual trimmed…
Where Australians spend their money and feel a budget pinch
Suzenne A’Neile, an 83-year-old retiree from Ardeer in suburban Melbourne, seen on March 10, 2026.(ABC News: Danielle Bonica)…
Australia’s economy growing at fastest rate in almost three years
Australia’s economy was growing at an annual rate of 2.6 per cent in the December quarter, up from…
Inflation in January slightly hotter than expected, keeping RBA rate hike on table
Inflation remained well above the Reserve Bank’s target band last month, keeping pressure on the central bank to…
Unemployment rate remains at 4.1pc in January, leading to talk of another rate rise
Australia’s unemployment rate remained at 4.1 per cent in January, the same as December, in seasonally adjusted terms.…
Australia’s unemployment rate slips to 4.3 per cent
Australia’s unemployment rate declined to 4.3 per cent in October, down from 4.5 per cent in September, in…
Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5pc
Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5 per cent in September, up from 4.3 per cent in August, in…
Unemployment rate steady despite jobs losses in August
Australia’s unemployment rate has remained steady at 4.2 per cent in August, due to a big drop in…
Australia employment unexpectedly falls in August, jobless rate steady
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian employment unexpectedly fell in August as full-time positions dropped back after a sharp rise…