A top economist has warned that record levels of government spending could boost inflation and slow productivity, just as updated federal budget figures show payments have risen sharply. AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina said state and federal spending reached a record share of the economy at about 28 percent in the June quarter.
Labor will deliver a budget for the first time since 2007-08 that confirms back-to-back budget surpluses, exceeding May forecasts by $6.5 billion.
Pressure makes diamonds. On Saturday it also cheered on Lions and killed Swans. After viewing this as a weakness in their game heading into the AFL finals, Brisbane set about applying pressure and turning it into a huge strength.
In one state, new teachers could receive up to $30,000 under the latest initiative to close staffing gaps.
The chief executive of Western Australia's largest organisation fighting elder abuse has called for a national register of health care powers of attorney. Advocare WA chief executive Louise Johnstone Forster said the state had fallen behind in tackling the growing problem of elder abuse.
A long-term analysis of 24,000 employees has shown that the right not to have to be on call 24 hours a day increases productivity and employee retention, a study shows. New federal “right to disconnect” laws come into effect on August 26, meaning employees are legally protected from being forced to answer non-urgent calls or … Read more
Thousands of signatures in support of an initiative to change the minimum age for using social media have reached the New South Wales Parliament.
Temple & Webster shares rose 23 percent after the online furniture retailer announced revenue of almost half a billion in 2023/24 and a strong start to the 2025 financial year.
Cadbury has announced that the price of two popular chocolates will double due to skyrocketing cocoa prices.
The once powerful financial services company AMP has announced a joint venture for its loss-making consulting division and a slight increase in overall profit in the first half of the year.