The Queensland government has thrown its weight behind the Mount Isa Rodeo with record funding, aiming to cement the event’s status as Australia’s premier outback competition. This year’s investment marks the largest government contribution in the rodeo’s 65-year history, signaling confidence in regional tourism’s economic potential. While supporters praise the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australian businesses are recording a steady increase in turnover, marking a cautious yet positive sign for the country’s economic outlook. Recent figures point to modest but consistent gains across multiple sectors, reflecting resilience amid ongoing challenges such as inflationary pressures, high interest rates, and rising operational costs. While[Read More…]

Australia and New Zealand are taking decisive steps to fortify their longstanding partnership as global instability reshapes international relations. The two nations have committed to enhanced cooperation across trade, security and supply chain management, recognizing their shared interests in an increasingly volatile Asia-Pacific region. This strategic realignment comes as both[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australian farmers see jujubes as a potential food trend due to their nutritional benefits, but fragmented industry efforts and low consumer awareness hinder growth. Australian farmers and industry experts are betting on jujubes (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), a nutrient-rich fruit, to become the nation’s next food trend, but significant[Read More…]

Download IPFS Sundrop Farms, producing 20% of Australia’s fresh tomatoes, is for sale, while grain port bids and QantasLink’s final Lord Howe flight signal major changes in agribusiness and regional connectivity. Sundrop Farms, a key player supplying approximately 20% of Australia’s fresh truss tomatoes, is on the market, marking a[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australian household spending rose 0.5% in June 2025, marking a second straight month of growth after a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut, though the pace fell short of expectations, signaling cautious consumer behavior. Australian household spending increased by 0.5% month-on-month in June 2025, following a revised[Read More…]

Download IPFS Recent research from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reveals that Australia continues to face a significant gender pay gap, with women earning on average 18% less than men. The analysis, covering 5,000 companies nationwide, shows women make approximately 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. The[Read More…]

Download IPFS A proposal to raise Australia’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 10% to 15% has sparked debate about the country’s tax system sustainability. University of New South Wales economist Professor Richard Holden and independent MP Kate Chaney suggest expanding the GST to include essentials such as fresh food,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.3% to close at 8,807 points on Friday, August 8, 2025, extending losses from the previous trading session. The decline was led by notable falls in the banking, healthcare, and technology sectors, which offset gains in other areas of the market. Commonwealth[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian Computer Society warns that a digital skills shortage affecting 150,000 businesses could cost the economy AUD $134 billion, urging swift adoption of a national tech skills framework. A critical shortage of digital skills is undermining approximately 150,000 Australian businesses, according to the Australian Computer Society (ACS),[Read More…]