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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.
Australia’s employment growth world’s best
New analysis of ABS data showed 234,000 more Australians gained work between May and November last year. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the level of...
First Home Buyer Choice and stamp duty refunds now in force
First Home Buyer Choice started this week and eligible first home buyers who bought after November 11 2022, when the initiative became law, can...
The top 10 global consumer trends for 2023
Euromonitor’s annual report aims to help organisations stay ahead of disruption, predict consumer shopping motivations, and fulfil unmet consumer...
Former Adelaide financial adviser sentenced after falsifying company books
Tai Thanh Nguyen pleaded guilty in the Adelaide Magistrates Court and was convicted on both counts and placed on recognisance in the sum of...
Discharge debt before deregistering a company, directors warned
The tax office said those obligations included tax returns, activity statements, fringe benefits tax returns, taxable payments annual reports,...
Refinancing reached another record high in November
And in smaller personal finance, there was a 5.1 per cent rise in lending for the purchase of household goods to a new all-time high, while...
Businesses urged to have their say on future regulation of the NBN
The ACCC has published a consultation paper on NBN Co’s proposed variation to its Special Access Undertaking and is inviting submissions from...
NSW hospitality making a comeback
According to Lightspeed, revenue for bars is up 13 per cent and for restaurants is up 14 per cent in December 2022 — their highest revenues since...
Bridging the gap for IPA members in the flooded Kimberley
Although they knew it was coming, the magnitude of the water left behind by ex-tropical cyclone Ellie has left many residents and small...
Rising energy costs forcing small businesses to rethink the way they operate
Additionally, small businesses are also having to cope with unreliable energy supply, which is having a detrimental impact on the day-to-day...




















