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WA home construction sector slows to 2020 levels as opposition slams government's handling of sector

The pace of home building in WA slows to levels not seen since the early days of the pandemic, as Liberal leader Libby Mettam implores the government to do more to assist the sector.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Inflation still the 'defining challenge' as Australia's economic activity slows

Australia has recovered better than most from the COVID pandemic. As measured by gross domestic product (GDP), the economy is now 7% larger than it was before the pandemic.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023

Australia’s economy grows 0.5 per cent in December quarter

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show the domestic economy expanded by 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter, which was softer than expected.

The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023

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

COVID causing 'excess' deaths says ABS

Newcastle Herald · Jan 26, 2023

Newcastle worker numbers surge to record high

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show the number of people in work in November in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie swelled to 227,900.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 23, 2022

Thousands more Australians died in 2022 than expected. COVID was behind the majority of them

Last month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released a report of mortality statistics. It showed that from January to July 2022, there were 17% more deaths (16,375) than the average expected for these months.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2022

Ultra-low unemployment to hold firm

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force data due this week is expected to show continued high competition for workers in the jobs market.

AAP · Dec 10, 2022

Cost of living data top of watch list

Fresh data will reveal how sharply costs are rising and how well households are faring as financial pressures mount.

AAP · Nov 27, 2022

Victoria's economic growth leads nation, as NSW falls to last place

The latest figures on the economic performance of Australia’s states and territories shows Victoria leading the nation and New South Wales falling to last place.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022

The profit crisis is the inflation-driving pressure we don't talk about

Soaring corporate profits are being blamed for fuelling inflation, as figures show companies in Australia are enjoying sky-rocketing profits despite the pandemic.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022