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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
RBA implements second interest rate cut in a month
Following a month of speculation, the Reserve Bank announced on Tuesday it is lowering the cash rate by 25 basis points to 1.00 per cent...
Retail wars: In tough conditions, which city spends more?
"Maybe there's a bit less frivolous shopping [in Melbourne] than there is Sydney. In Melbourne they're more considered in their approach to...
Insolvency test case rules in employees’ favour
Last week, the High Court dismissed an appeal in Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Australia Pty Ltd v The Commonwealth of Australia and Others...
Reserve Bank likely to cut interest rates again because ‘we could do better’ on creating jobs
The bank's governor also indicated it was prepared to cut rates again, saying there was a lot of room for the economy to improve and a...
First business in Australia ‘certified’ on equal pay
Melbourne-based Philip Morris Australia is the local branch of tobacco company Philip Morris International. Read more at...
FWO carries out surprise audits recovering over $300,000
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $331,386 in wages for 725 underpaid workers after conducting surprise audits in Albury-Wodonga,...
More banks move on RBA rate cut
In the hours after the RBA’s announcement, all four major banks announced they would be cutting interest rates — only two of which said they...
Home loan arrears on the rise as high debt and low wage growth bite
Concerningly, Standard and Poor's said little relief is in sight. ' "Tepid wage growth, high household debt and a softening economy are likely to...
Economy grows on the back of government spending
The Australian economy grew 0.4 per cent in seasonally adjusted chain volume terms in the March quarter 2019, according to figures released by...
Former accountant jailed for 6 years
ASIC said that Douglas Johnston, a former accountant, was handed the sentence on Tuesday (4 June) after a two-week trial found he had defrauded...




















