People are often quick to climb in with criticism when things go wrong in the economy - but not till after the event. Hindsight is very comforting that way. And yet, things seldom go wrong without a… [+8126 chars]
Horticulture is one of the sectors struggling for staff. Photo / SuppliedUnemployment data due Wednesday will probably show another record low which, in a sign of the inflationary times, will be larg… [+4500 chars]
McLaughlin said new lending for mortgages has also recovered to pre-pandemic levels but remains subdued compared to 2021. "The business sector is also seeing the impacts of inflation and caution ar… [+4290 chars]
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted its cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.85%, and hinted at more increases to come.The RBA "expects to take further steps in the process of normalis… [+5659 chars]
Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo / Greg BowkerChina has branded Australia "laughable", mocking the Government and former prime minister Scott Morrison in the wake of a "damning" gas report. The c… [+4057 chars]
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