Jobs, Home Loans, markets Say Good Economy Nov 10, 2009 11:23PM

The falls in on line and newspaper job ads for the first time in three months last month is not an end of the world occurrence, or worthy of leading TV or radio news bulletins, as the yarn did for a while yesterday. Read more

Oz Job Ads Soft In October Nov 09, 2009 12:27PM

The ANZ Job Ads Series for October showed modest falls, leading the bank to suggest the RBA won't lift rates again in December. Read more

Australia raises growth forecasts Nov 07, 2009 6:24PM

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the country's economy is developing at a faster rate than expected. Read more

Car Industry Picking Up Around The World Nov 06, 2009 11:10PM

There's a sudden bloom in the car industry around the world, so much so that you'd be mistaken for wondering if the good times were back. Read more

Australia growth, job figures to top forecasts - Swan Nov 03, 2009 12:58AM

Australia will release better-than-forecast growth and unemployment figures on Monday in its mid-year economic review, Treasurer Wayne Swan said on Sunday. Read more

Australian food industry sees bright export future in Asia Oct 30, 2009 7:27AM

Speaking at the Australian Food and Grocery Council Industry Leaders Conference on Wednesday, Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Anthony Byrne, highlighted tremendous opportunity for Australian food exports in Asia."Australia's food, beverage and grocery industries turn over $100 billion, employ 315... Read more

Australia's NSW - lower grants to impact budget Oct 30, 2009 6:24PM

State government of Australia's New South Wales stated on Thursday that there was a A$440 million less where 2008-09's budget deficit is concerned. However, it warned that there will be a decrease in federal government grants hitting its current financial year forecasts. Read more

A snapshot of the Australian food and grocery industry Oct 29, 2009 10:49AM

Australia's food and grocery sector contributes more than $100 billion a year in turnover to the national economy and employs about 315,000 people with half in rural and regional areas, according to a landmark new report by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and KPMG.Launched by Federal ... Read more

Australia set for population explosion Oct 24, 2009 2:32AM

Australia's population will rise from 22 million to 35 million by 2049, the Treasury has projected. Read more

Why Australian Shares Still Stand Out Globally Oct 23, 2009 11:23PM

Sometimes it seems Australian share prices are driven more by US sentiment, than by a belief of understanding about their intrinsic value. Read more
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