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Australia News
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Jim Birchall
Wages Top Inflation for First Time in 3 Years
Average full time workers saw an increase across the board of 4.2 percent for the year.
Feb 22, 2024
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Jim Birchall
Feb 22
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Australia News
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Rex Widerstrom
Stubborn Service Sector Contributing to High Inflation: RBA
It will probably take another two years for inflation to return to a midpoint of 2.5 percent, meaning ongoing pressure on household incomes.
Feb 13, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
Feb 13
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Childcare Fees Grow Faster Than Inflation Despite Government Intervention
The cost of daycare has risen by 9.1 percent, an inquiry has found.
Jan 28, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Jan 28
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Australia News
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AAP
Economy Strong but Slowdown on Horizon, IMF Warns
Jan 19, 2024
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AAP
Jan 19
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Australia News
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AAP
Aussie Farmers, Shoppers Bear Brunt of Supermarket Pricing
Jan 12, 2024
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AAP
Jan 12
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Australia News
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Nick Spencer
Labor Government MPs Accuse Opposition of Igniting ‘Culture Wars’
The move follows the opposition leader’s decision to call for a boycott of Woolworths Supermarkets over Australia Day memorabilia.
Jan 12, 2024
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Nick Spencer
Jan 12
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Australia News
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AAP
UN Tips Slow and Steady Inflation Progress in Australia
Jan 05, 2024
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AAP
Jan 05
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Cost of Living
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Rex Widerstrom
Food Chain Shuts 16 Locations, Blames Rising Costs
A popular Japanese restaurant chain in Australia has seen over 30 percent of its restaurants enter voluntary administration.
Dec 21, 2023
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Rex Widerstrom
Dec 21
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Australian Politics News
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Rex Widerstrom
Australia Likely to See $20 Billion Budget Surplus, Despite Deficit: Mid-Year Outlook
The government says it has banked 92 percent of revenue improvements since the May budget.
Dec 12, 2023
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Rex Widerstrom
Dec 12
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Australia News
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Cindy Li
Cost of Living Crisis Threatens Australia’s Most Beloved Food
‘What used to be cheap army rations is now a luxury item.’
Nov 29, 2023
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Cindy Li
Nov 29
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Australia News
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Nick Spencer
Australians Should Not Expect Pay Rises Next Year: Study
A recent survey entails startling revelations for Australian professionals.
Nov 29, 2023
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Nick Spencer
Nov 29
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Viewpoints
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Graham Young
Opinion: 9 Things Government Can Do to Reduce Your Living Costs
A to-do list to control inflation and bring down the cost of goods, services, and housing.
Nov 19, 2023
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Graham Young
Nov 19
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Australia News
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Nick Spencer
Prime Minister Albanese Switches Tack, Says Cost-of-Living Now Number One Priority
The prime minister says his government is working to tackle soaring rates of inflation.
Nov 02, 2023
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Nick Spencer
Nov 02
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Australia News
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Andrew Stacey
Retail Sales Steady, But Not Great: ABS Data
Stronger than expected growth in retail sales indicate inflation still a concern and may see interest rates rise in November.
Oct 30, 2023
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Andrew Stacey
Oct 30
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Australia News
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Celene Ignacio
Australia’s CPI Rose 1.2 Percent in September Quarter
The most significant price increase was seen in automotive fuel at 7.2 percent.
Oct 29, 2023
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Celene Ignacio
Oct 29
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Australia News
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Andrew Stacey
Petrol Prices Surge 9.1 Percent in August
An expected 7 percent increase in fuel prices in the September quarter will add around a quarter of a percent to inflation.
Oct 22, 2023
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Andrew Stacey
Oct 22
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Australia News
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Nick Spencer
Australia Extends Trade Sanctions on Russia
The sanctions come as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Oct 18, 2023
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Nick Spencer
Oct 18
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Australia News
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Celene Ignacio
Tax Office Issues Warning to 22,000 Businesses to Pay Overdue Debts
Cumulatively, these businesses owe the ATO a total of over $5 billion.
Oct 08, 2023
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Celene Ignacio
Oct 08
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World News
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Monica O’Shea
Inflation in Australia Rises 5.2 Percent
Fuel prices have also risen 13.9 percent from 12 months ago.
Sep 27, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Sep 27
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Australia News
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AAP
Inflation Fight Heading the Right Way, Says Treasurer
Jul 31, 2023
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AAP
Jul 31
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