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Newcastle jobless rate well below national level

The latest ABS jobs figures have more good news for Newcastle, unless you're an employer looking for staff.

Newcastle Herald

The wage crisis conversation has to change

While Australian individuals and small businesses struggle with inflation and a high cost of living, large corporations are reporting record profits.

Crikey

Two per cent of Australian households were broken into last financial year. But the rate is still below pre-pandemic levels

The Australian Bureau of Statistics says up to 194,100 Australian homes experienced a break-in over the past 12 months, an increase since COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Think you're seeing more scams than usual? This ABS data proves you're not imagining it

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows more of us were exposed to scams in the past financial year. But, encouragingly, fewer of us are falling victim to them.

ABC News

Wage growth surprise: slower-than-expected gain eases RBA rate rise fears

December quarter wage index rose from 3.1% to 3.3%, but 7.8% inflation indicates a 4.5% decrease in real wages

The Guardian - AU

International travel numbers soar as optimism boosts aviation industry

International travel to and from Australia made a strong comeback in 2022, according to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.

The New Daily

Employment rates are ‘tracking sideways’, experts say, on January data

A New Year's rise in unemployment has sparked debate about whether cracks are appearing in the labour market.

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Bookings to Japan and Bali are expected to soar. What the latest data tells us about where Australians are travelling to

Searches for international flights are currently soaring in Australia, according to data from Google. Which countries are Australians travelling to?

ABC News

Australia’s unemployment rate climbs to 3.7% in January, higher than economists expected

Succession of interest rate rises by the RBA trims jobs growth as unemployment jumps to its highest level since May 2022

The Guardian - AU

Australian private school enrolments rise in 2022 as public education numbers drop

Number of students in independent sector grew 25% in last decade while overall rate of year 12 completion fell last year

The Guardian - AU

Overworked, underpaid and fed up: How these Aussies have been pushed to the brink

These people say they're overworked, underpaid and fed up. The reason behind their frustrations is on the rise in Australia, and rated the number-one issue for voters in the country's most-populous — and expensive — state.

ABC News

A brief history of government agencies trying to be funny and cute

The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ constant attempts at creating fun social-media content serve as a reminder that government agencies should never, ever attempt these things.

Crikey

Households are clearly cutting spending as rates rise. The RBA must heed this warning

The sharp fall in retail trade is more evidence the Reserve Bank should hold off raising interest rates further

The Guardian - AU

Business Hunter applauds 'unheard of' low regional jobless rates in latest ABS figures

Good news for Hunter although national economy 'in slow decline'

Newcastle Herald

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Newcastle Herald

Hunter COVID cases falling, but national fatality rate significantly above average

COVID causing 'excess' deaths says ABS

The New Daily

Inflation data ‘unacceptably high’: Jim Chalmers

Australia's annual inflation rate has risen to a three decade high over the December quarter amid soaring power and grocery bills.

The New Daily

Inflation soars to three-decade high as power and grocery costs bite

Australia's annual inflation rate has risen to a three decade high over the December quarter amid soaring power and grocery bills.

The New Daily

Myer sales near two-decade high after department store posts strong Christmas

Myer has become the latest major retailer to report a bumper Christmas trade, revealing its strongest sales figures in nearly two decades.

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2023 set to be 'huge year' for international travel with Australia returning to pre-pandemic levels

Searches for flights are soaring in Australia, according to data from Google. What are the top destinations Australians are flying off to? Here's what the latest data tells us.

AAP

Annual inflation hits 7.3 per cent

Housing, food and transport costs fed into a higher inflation score for November after a softer October result.

The Conversation

How housing made rich Australians 50% richer, leaving renters and the young behind – and how to fix it

Compared to the rest of the world, income inequality is not particularly high in Australia, nor is it getting much worse – until you include housing.

Crikey

Don’t listen to Lowe: wages are slowing, not growing

To expect a wage-price spiral under current conditions is nothing but fearmongering from people who should know better.

Pedestrian.tv

The ABS Has Dropped New Population Data It Turns Out People Fkn Love Moving To Queensland

Bad news for NSW tho.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s unemployment rate remains at 3.4% in November as 64,000 new jobs added

National jobless rate remains at near 50-year low as rebounding economy faces labor shortages from lack of migration

The New Daily

Thousands more Australians died in 2022 than expected. COVID caused most deaths

Excess deaths this year were likely lower than the ABS estimate – but still overwhelmingly related to COVID and its effects on health.

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