Why won’t people live here?
SOME say it has unpredictable weather, and no culture, jobs or night life. Is it any wonder no one wants to live in Queensland?
Australian Economy
What the market bloodbath means for you
THE Australian share market plunged to it’s lowest level in 2 years yesterday. Even if you don’t have shares you’re going to be affected. Here’s how.
China’s big challenge to Australia
IT’S your move, Malcolm Turnbull. China has made a huge statement on the environment that Australia would be foolish to ignore.
Australia’s pain is far from over
A NEW study has warned that the economic slowdown suffered by Australia since the end of the mining boom may have further to run.
Has Turnbull seen the light?
THE winds of change are blowing. Our new PM is breathing new life into an industry that used to drive Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey mad.
Turnbull government’s new mantra
THE Turnbull Government has scrapped Tony Abbott’s “morbid joke” to make “taxes lower, simpler and fairer”.
The housing boom’s awkward peak
AUSTRALIA’S housing boom has peaked at an “awkward time”, and the challenge for us now is to pull off a soft landing.
Recipe for the 20-min commute?
IN HIS brutal shake-up, the PM made an announcement that you may have missed. It could fix the biggest sore point in your life.
Is this a great big Chinese lie?
THE sniping is getting really nasty over the China FTA. This is who you should believe, and why you should care.
It’s time for Turnbull to work some magic
HE has a net worth of $180 million and lives in a waterfront mansion, but can our new PM do anything to bridge the gap between Australia’s rich and poor?
Can richest PM fix our economy?
MALCOLM Turnbull’s big pitch is about economics. So can the man with the $180 million fortune put Australia’s back on track?
Refugees struggle to get off welfare
THE 12,000 Syrian refugees to be resettled in Australia will face an uphill battle to get off welfare and find work, government research suggests.
Tax myths busted: This is going to hurt
THERE’S no way around it. In order to fix this problem, you’ll have to pay, and that will expose one of the government’s big promises as a sham.
Mental health issues costing $10b a year
BUSINESSES are being hit hard by the cost of mental illness on their workforce. But evidence shows supporting their employees will benefit everyone in the long run.
Can Australia afford more refugees?
THE government will take on extra refugees from war torn Syria, but with the national finances not in the healthiest state, can we really afford to support them?
The Aussie city full of whingers
IT’S one of the most liveable cities in the world and an economic powerhouse, but this place’s residents don’t appreciate it.
Low Aussie dollar doesn’t worry Joe
ONGOING global economic worries have pushed the Australian dollar to a fresh six year low — but Joe Hockey isn’t too worried.
Why China’s crash is a good thing
THE slowdown in China is sending shudders through the world economy, but this analyst argues it will actually be good thing. Here’s why.
Are we heading for recession?
AUSTRALIA’S economic growth is slower than Greece, the mining boom is a distant memory and living standards are slipping.
The bad news we’re not hearing about
YOUR income is shrinking dramatically even as Australia’s wealth expands. Here’s how this nasty economic trick works.
Why China’s crash puts us at risk
WHAT does China’s economic slowdown have to do with Sydney house prices? One of the world’s top experts explains how it could affect you.
PM denies ‘sack the Aussies’ job advice
A CRUISE line is standing by accusations it was advised to sack Australian staff because they were too expensive, despite denials from Tony Abbott.
Aussie dollar dips below US70c
THE Aussie dollar has dipped below US70c for the first time in more than six years, after commodities dived and analysts warned of further heavy falls.
Aussie dollar to dip below US 60c
IF you’re thinking about going to the US, you might want to do it now, as a chief economist predicts the Aussie dollar is headed for another dive.
Why PM should pluck Joe Hockey
OPINION: There’s a reason why Tony Abbott should pluck Joe Hockey for Christmas. He’s stuffed.
Stick to your day job, boss tells Hockey
TREASURER put back in his place by Tony Abbott after going way off script and accepting a part-time job on the side without telling him.
Where on earth have you been, Joe?
THE Treasurer has come out from under the political doona and is demanding authority after a couple of tough months personally.
$70 billion wiped off Australian market
THERE’S havoc on the Australian share market today, with companies suffering one of their worst days in five years.
Chinese whispers threaten trophy deal
ONE side is saying the free trade agreement will cost Aussies their jobs. The other side is saying the opposite. Who should you believe?
‘You’re not in university anymore’
A LABOR backbencher has gone from nobody to major villain in less than 10 minutes after questioning our deal with China.
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