Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks Most Australians are unsatisfied with their finances, with just one quarter equipped to handle unexpected money issues, a survey has found. AAP · Oct 1, 2024
Minister rules out intervening in DP World port dispute The federal workplace minister has called for unions and stevedore DP World to come to the table to resolve a bitter industrial dispute. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Post-Christmas Boxing Day sales forecast to reach record $23.5 billion Australian shoppers are expected to spend a record $23.5 billion during the Boxing Day sales period — an increase of 7.9 per cent on last year. ABC News · Dec 23, 2022
Mongolian foreign workers arrive in Australia as country grapples with record-high job vacancies Two Mongolian nationals arrive in Brisbane on a working holiday in an Australian first, as industry bodies call for increased government support to incentivise international workers to fill dire labour shortfalls. ABC News · Aug 12, 2022
Jobless rate holds at 3.9 pct in April The unemployment rate remained at 3.9 per cent in April after the Australian Bureau of Statistics downwardly revised the March result from four per cent. AAP · May 18, 2022
Spoiling Australia's mums to cost $750m The Australian Retailers Association says a survey of more than 1100 adults indicates in excess of $750 million will be spent on Mother's Day gifts this year. AAP · Apr 24, 2022