The Reserve Bank isn’t trying to stop inflation. So don’t expect prices to come down
What is the Reserve Bank trying to achieve by raising interest rates? In recent days, a video has…
‘Afraid of change’: political optimism now a rare commodity in Australia
What a despairing mob we’ve become. This week’s national accounts confirmed how stuck we are in a foul…
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…
The debate about the ‘non-market sector’ is confused, ABS official says
Be wary of consultants who publish simplistic graphs on LinkedIn about Australia’s productivity problem. You may have seen…
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)…
Aussie financial breaking point revealed: Gen Z hit hardest
The dollar figure at which Australians reach financial “breaking point” can be revealed, with Gen Zers feeling the…
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…
‘Very weak’: Verdict on Aussie employment
Falls in full-time work were offset by rises in part-time employment. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard Australia’s unemployment…
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…
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…