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‘Wealth determines health’: young median age in Indigenous areas reflects lower life expectancy

Experts say Australian census data linking income level and health outcomes is unsurprising and focus is now on how to change it

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022

Robinvale census results show small population increase, leaving Mayor 'deflated'

On paper, Robinvale is home to 3,740 people. But an independent study funded by the council found the actual number is closer to 8,000. Local officials say the discrepancy is putting people at risk.

ABC News · Jun 28, 2022

ACT census figures at a glance: How Canberra has changed

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has published its latest census data.

The Canberra Times · Jun 28, 2022

How we invented 'unemployment' – and why we're outgrowing it

When Labor leader Anthony Albanese couldn’t quote Australia’s unemployment rate in the first week of the election campaign, many said it didn’t matter: the Australian Bureau of Statistics figure was “meaningless”; “fudged”; “manipulated”; and didn’t count all those who had registered for JobSeeker.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2022

Twice as many Aussies heading overseas since borders opened, but numbers still lag well below pre-pandemic norm

Australians continue to tentatively return to overseas travel, but only one demographic has come anywhere near its pre-pandemic peak.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Home lending plunged 6.4 pct in April

Borrowing for housing fell 6.4 per cent to $30.99 billion in April, representing a steeper fall than economists were expecting.

AAP · Jun 2, 2022

Building approvals show more modest fall

Building approvals showed a more modest decline in April after the wild swings recorded in the early stages of 2022.

AAP · May 30, 2022

In an age of low unemployment in Australia, what about those locked out of the jobs market?

Governments have long ignored a fast-growing cohort of people who live with illness or disability that prevents them from working

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022

Michael Sukkar says Coalition policies have pushed first home buyers to their highest levels in 15 years. Is that correct?

Housing Minister Michael Sukkar says the Coalition is responsible for getting the level of first home buyers to its highest in 15 years. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Weighing up the counter-offer

Counter-offers are flying in today’s abundant job market. With so many positions unfilled – 423,500, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics –

The New Daily · May 16, 2022