Currency and bond markets greeted the better-than-expected second-quarter GDP result by pushing up the Australian dollar and selling government bonds, but the composition of growth underscored a weakening economy. The Australian dollar rose a touch […]
Several short lockdowns in the three months to June 30 did little to dampen household spending and investment, which helped push economic growth to a surprise 0.7 per cent for the quarter. The solid outcome […]
NSW has recorded 1116 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Wednesday, down from 1168 reported on Tuesday. Four deaths were reported, all women in their 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. The state had […]
While initially flagged to last until at least September 12, Rex will extend its stand down of 500 staff into October. The regional airline, which only recently expanded to fly domestic capital city routes, said […]
Victoria’s reopening plan is expected to be very cautious after the state saw daily cases surge to 120 in the latest report. This is sharply up from the seven-day average, which is tracking at 83 […]
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