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4.6% unemployment rate hints at what's possible, but it's not the real thing

Written by Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW

This week provided a first tiny glimpse into the labour-market fallout from Australia’s recent lockdowns.

Australian Bureau of Statistics published the wage price index for the June quarter yesterday, showing sluggish wages growth, below forecasts. The labour force figures for July, out today, is an impressive 4.6%, but tempered by the...

Unlocking the Power of Local SEO: How Melbourne Businesses Can Dominate Google
In today's digital age, businesses in Melbourne need to go beyond traditional marketing methods to reach their target audie…
Hire Purchase vs. Leasing: What’s Best for Your Business Equipment?
When your business needs new equipment, whether it’s a delivery vehicle, heavy machinery, or office technology, you may not…
Booking Scraping Review: How ScrapeIt Maximizes Your Hotel Revenue
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Hidden Gems: Rare and Unique Stones You’ve Never Heard Of (But Will Love)
When most people think of gemstones, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are the first to come to mind. These classic…
How to Boost Your Brand’s Credibility with Testimonial Videos
Building and maintaining trust with customers is essential for any business. One of the most effective ways to do this is t…
Critical Infrastructure Protection: The Role of Defence Consultants
In today’s world, critical infrastructure is more essential than ever. These are the systems and assets that keep society f…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Dual Living Homes in Sydney: Smart Design for Modern Living
Dual living homes are growing in popularity in Sydney due to rising housing costs and shifting family dynamics. Smart layouts with privacy and flexibility allow multiple households to live…

The next government can usher in our fourth decade recession-free, but it will be dicey
We can't rely on consumer spending to keep us recession-free.ShutterstockIf we can avoid a recession for another two years, then on July 1, 2021 Australia will have recorded a…
Discover the Latest Advancements in Aviation Headsets
Aviation headsets provide pilots and other aircraft personnel with clear and reliable communication, which is paramount for safe air travel. They allow the user to communicate with air traffic control…
Tim Colebatch on the 2018 budget
From inside the lockup political and economic journalist Tim Colebatch speaks to Michelle Grattan about his assessment of the budget.He says the income tax cuts are “well targeted” and that…

AI shopping disruptor Zyft raises $7.5M to lead the next gen of retail tech

Zyft appoints new CEO, Richard Stevens, to lead the latest Waller Group success story, valued at $30 million SYDNEY, 28 April 2025: Zyft, the lea...

Little known law offers savvy Kiwis the opportunity to supercharge their retirement savings

A little-known legal amendment is being leveraged by savvy New Zealanders and expat Brits to supercharge their retirement savings. Not many peop...

Cutting edge AI technology designed for doctors to reduce patient wait times launched in NZ

New Zealand specialist doctors now have access to Artificial Intelligence technology to help reduce patient wait times and experts say it could be...

Launchd Takes Off: Former AFL Stars Lead Tech-Powered Platform Set to Disrupt Talent and Influencer Marketing

Backed by Institutional Capital, Launchd Combines Five Leading Agencies and Smart Technology to Deliver Measurable Results Influencer marketing i...

Meet the Australian fintech unlocking rewards for small businesses

Small businesses make up 98 per cent of all businesses in Australia, yet they continue to bear the brunt of economic uncertainty. According to Credi...

Teleperformance (TP) Business Insights Report Reveals Key Shifts in Consumer Behaviour

TP’s Business Insights report into consumer behaviors and preferences, taking in more than 57,000 respondents across 19 sectors, is shedding new li...