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Breaking: Australia's economy growing at 2.5 per cent annually as slowdown begins
Australia’s economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 per cent in the March quarter, the same as in the previous quarter. Source link
Live: 'A lot more headwinds to come' as economy slows, consumers turn 'cautious'
Australia’s economy expanded 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, taking the annual growth rate to 2.5 per cent, the ABS says. Follow live. Source link
These companies have controversial pasts. Google AI didn't tell us
We searched Google for information on some of the world’s biggest tobacco companies. The results raised questions about how much of the AI overview was coming from the brands themselves. Source link
The housing 'super cycle' may be ending, and that could be a good thing
Before the federal budget, the housing market was already starting to choke on its own excesses. Now some economists are tipping an extended period where home prices grow no faster than general inflation. Source link
'Terribly sad day': Beer experts say Boag's closure points to growing cost of brewing
Beer industry stakeholders say it’s a “sad day for the history of Tassie beer” after the announcement Boag’s brewery in Launceston will close. Source link
Farm profits to dive by 70 per cent as drought and costs bite
The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent for broadacre farms. Source link
Offers made for Whitsundays resort 'comparable to Hamilton Island'
A proposed resort and overwater gondola at a Whitsundays island is a step closer to becoming reality, after attracting expressions of interest from several possible buyers. Source link
Minimum wage rises more than inflation in 'particularly challenging' decision
Australia’s minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75 per cent pay boost, in the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) annual wage review. Source link
James Boag ends 145-year history as brewer ceases Tasmanian production
The famed northern Tasmanian brewer announces it will cease production in the state by November and repay a government loan it secured to keep its Launceston brewery visitor centre open. Source link
Gas workers strike as negotiations on pay deal stall
Australian workers at the Japanese gas company Inpex walked off the job this morning, and plan to strike again this evening. Source link