Australia adding ‘a migrant every minute’
Australia is adding a migrant “every single minute” as new figures suggest the PM’s promise to return to “sustainable” levels has already been broken.
Australia is adding a migrant “every single minute” as new figures suggest the PM’s promise to return to “sustainable” levels has already been broken.
Some dark economic data out of China triggered a sell-off in heavyweight mining stocks on Tuesday, pulling the Aussie market down from record highs.
Incoming climate change tsar Matt Kean has called on the clean energy industry to take up the fight to the ‘climate change denialists’.
Aussies shares continued to rally higher on Monday, crossing the 8000 threshold for the first time in history on speculation of imminent rate cuts in the US.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is expecting Australia’s surplus to grow beyond the $9.3bn forecast in the budget, with the exact figures set to drop in September.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is expecting Australia’s surplus to grow beyond the $9.3bn forecast in the budget, with the exact figures set to drop in September.
New analysis has revealed the shocking number of vacant homes in one of Australia’s biggest cities, as renters struggle to find somewhere to live and prices skyrocket.
The Australian sharemarket has closed out the week on a record high as investors position themselves for imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Australia’s largest company will suspend its vast nickel mining operations, putting up to 2500 jobs in limbo.
A university graduate whose months-long search for a job has been fruitless shook things up on a Sydney train.
The benchmark ASX200 has flown close to record highs on Thursday following a huge night of trading on Wall St.
A disturbing inequality between one group of Aussies and everyone else has been highlighted in a new report.
There’s a growing crisis in Australia’s trucking industry, and shoppers everywhere will be the losers.
Mining stocks have weighed down the sharemarket again this week, with the benchmark ASX200 dipping into the red on Wednesday.
Aussies will be richer with the arrival of Stage 3 tax cuts, but experts are warning the boost could trigger higher inflation and send mortgage payments soaring.
It’s been a difficult few months for business in Australia and there’s no end in sight, with turnover down for the month of May.
Locals in one multicultural jewel are clucking with anger over plans for a new KFC restaurant in the area, with fears “little guys” could be pushed out.
A property investor has slammed young Australians for “boomer bashing”, claiming it’s not easy to be a landlord.
Australia will continue to provide support to its Pacific neighbours in order to bolster its ability to identify and stop money laundering.
Treasure Jim Chalmers has called on major Aussie banks to continue servicing Australia’s closest international neighbours, pledging $6.3m to help.
Treasure Jim Chalmers has called on major Aussie banks to continue servicing Australia’s closest international neighbours, pledging $6.3m to help.
A mayor has roasted this year’s Vivid festival as the “worst experience ever”, while calling for more support for similar events in fast-growing areas out west.
It’s been a dark few years for Aussie renters, but experts say vacancy rates across the market are easing slightly.
The country’s largest workplace, which has an enormous headcount of 450,000, is kicking off a series of mass job cuts that will impact thousands.
The sharemarket has started the week on a low note after a retreat in iron ore and oil prices over the weekend.
Australians have been warned about leaning on risky high-cost credit options like buy now, pay later and payday loans.
The Opposition Leader is under pressure to release the costings of the Coalition’s controversial nuclear power plan it announced on Wednesday.
Users across Australia’s east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
Ever wanted to own a Mexican fast food business? Well now you can, with burrito giant Guzman y Gomez going public today in a bid to take on kingpin McDonald’s.
Hawkish remarks from the Reserve Bank haven’t rattled investors, with Wednesday recording a quiet day of trading following Tuesday’s strong advance.
Mystery shoppers were sent into supermarkets across the country to find the store where it is 25 per cent cheaper to do your weekly shop.
Consumer and business confidence is in the “gutter” yet economists are warning interest rates still could be hiked again.
A viral video has revealed life in Australia is ‘the hardest it’s ever been’ for one generation – sparking a fiery debate about who has it worse.
Recent spending in state and federal budgets could impact demand, putting more pressure on inflation, the Reserve Bank has warned.
Recent spending in state and federal budgets could impact demand, putting more pressure on inflation, the Reserve Bank has warned.
Working Aussies are entitled to a free $500 cash boost from the government, but time is running out to lock in the money bump.
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled his second state budget, with a major emphasis on housing while managing a GST black hole.
There’s no mortgage relief on the horizon and now borrowers have been hit with an even worse doomsday prediction.
A doctor’s appointment could become cheaper for residents in one state after an Australian-first $189m budget measure.
NSW has become the first state to incentivise GPs to bulk-bill, however as promised, the NSW budget revealed no major cash splashes.
A farming business with operations across the country has entered voluntary administration, putting 500 jobs at risk.
A massive native title decision covering 365,000 hectares in Queensland has granted the traditional owners the right to “take resources from the area for any purpose”.
With Australia’s biggest state set to hand down its budget, residents have been warned to temper their expectations. Here’s what you can expect
NSW will record a further four years of deficits in an attempt to protect families and businesses following fallout from this year’s GST carve-up.
Experts say Australia is fast losing its status as the lucky country, with a series of crises and widening inequality thrusting young people onto a dire path.
There is one fear plaguing the vast majority of working Australians, and experts say it’s not going away.
Australia is facing some of the most unaffordable housing in living memory, with the extent of the crisis exposing a stark reality for the country.
Wall St hit fresh highs overnight but it wasn’t enough to lift Aussie equities, with the ASX200 drifting lower on extended weakness in China.
One major Aussie bank has made a major call on when the next rate cut will kick in – and it’s not all good news.
Residents are fighting to save their neighbourhood, with some fearing it will turn into a “yuppie kingdom” thanks to new developments.
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