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Healthcare and education worker shortages slow the fall of job ads

Job ads are falling from record highs but certain industries, such as healthcare and education, are far less affected than others.

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023

Australia past 'peak tightness' in labour market, economists say

Rising unemployment and falling job vacancies may be signalling a turning point in Australia's labour market, economists say.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

Complacent mortgage holders stung by higher rates

Failing to swap to a better home loan rate could be costing mortgage holders hundreds of dollars extra per month.

The New Daily · Mar 27, 2023

Jobless rate stays at 3.5 per cent

Hiring new workers has barely got any easier with the national unemployment rate remaining stable at 3.5 per cent in September.

AAP · Oct 19, 2022

Retail sales highest in four months: ABS

Consumers are still spending despite rising interest rates, with retail turnover seeing its largest lift in four months.

AAP · Aug 29, 2022

Wages growth jumps for new hires, Seek figures on advertised wages show

Wages growth jumps for new hires, but research shows under-35s are bearing the brunt of a falling share of income going to workers.

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022