Sluggish retail data could keep rate hike cycle at bay
Retail trade and job vacancy figures will paint the Reserve Bank a clearer picture of the economy's health ahead of a crucial cash rate decision.
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Treasurer rules out any relief from petrol price pain
Drivers aren't likely to get federal relief to lower petrol prices, the treasurer says, despite the higher prices at the bowser.
Lacklustre lift in August retail trade
Consumers appear to be spending more cautiously and the number of vacant jobs has fallen further, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows.
Serious crime rises again in Qld, youth offenders drop
A significant increase in serious crimes in Queensland has been partially attributed to a change in how domestic violence is recorded.
Business investment upbeat in final months of 2022
Easing supply bottlenecks and a robust pipeline of work fed into a strong 2022 final quarter for investment activity, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.
Australia warmer, wetter in 2022
Australia was warmer and wetter than historical averages last year as La Nina and climate change hit the country, causing widespread flooding and heatwaves.
Census paints a picture of average Aussie
Australia's population has more than doubled in the past 50 years, according to fresh census data showing the nation's cultural profile continues to change.
Rates, inflation clouds spending outlook
Households were spending up earlier in the year, but rising interest rates and ballooning inflation are likely to curb activity.
Further sign of lame economy in early 2022
There are signs next week's national accounts will show the economy was barely growing in the first three months of the year.
War will depress growth globally, PM warns
Prime Minister Scott Morrison believes the war in the Ukraine will likely depress global economic growth.