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Tarric BrookerPolitical Commentator

Holding a lifelong fascination with politics, global affairs and economics, Tarric got his start in journalism covering US politics for the American press. Since then his work has been published on four different continents and been featured in media outlets across the English speaking world. At news.com.au, Tarric provides readers with an insight into all manner of subjects, from the geopolitical realities of a rising China to the driving forces behind house prices.

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Australian Economy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 9, 2021: General vision of Glebe during week 11 of Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short

Disaster looming in Aussie economy

The end of lockdowns should signal a lift in the Australian economy, but a surprising combination of factors could spell disaster.

Australian Economy

A woman waits in a queue to receive benefit payouts, including unemployment and small business support, at a Centerlink payment centre in downtown Sydney on April 14, 2020. - Australia's unemployment rate is expected to soar from 5.1 percent to 10 percent in the June quarter as the coronavirus fallout hits the economy, according to Treasury figures released on April 14. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Ominous date for Australia looms

Hitting 70-80 per cent of adults vaccinated signals freedom, but this milestone also comes with an alarming economic reality.

Retail

‘Shop now’: Major issue before Christmas

Huge problems in China could lead to a miserable festive season for many Aussies, who are being urged to “get in early” if they want to save Christmas.

Finance

A firefighter wearing protective gear against the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus sprays disinfectant at a residental area in Yangzhou, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on August 11, 2021. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT

China covid crackdown a worrying sign

China is targeting certain sectors as it tries to address the economic fallout from its Covid-19 outbreaks – with worrying consequences.

Military

Cars in tarffic jams near Kabul airport.

Afghanistan’s 10km perimeter of hell

Australian and US troops have been left guarding a huge perimeter which is the key to thousands of Afghan people’s survival.

Australian Economy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, AUGUST 11, 2021. Closed shops in Elizabeth street as Melbourne is still in a COVID lockdown : NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

Grim outlook for two Aussie states

The pandemic has exposed us as the Divided States of Australia and two states in particular are being economically ruined by Covid.

Australian Economy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos AUGUST 10, 2021: People are seen out exercising at Bondi Beach, while Sydney remains in an ongoing Covid-19 Lockdown. Picture: NCA Newswire /Gaye Gerard

Aussies still the envy of the world

Much of Australia might be back in lockdown but its position in the world is strengthened by one key factor that sets us apart.

Interest Rates

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE, 14, 2021: A sold/for sale sign on a residential property in Sydney's east. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

Move that will see house prices skyrocket

As more of the country gets locked down there’s an economic consequence that will bizarrely see house prices rocket further.

Military

Truth behind China’s Aussie export ban

As tensions between China and Australia continue to simmer, the reality behind the ban on Aussie imports is hiding an uncomfortable truth.

Australian Economy

China addiction boosts Aussie economy

China made attempts to attack Australia’s wealth but their one big weakness has instead helped billions flow into our economy.

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