Challenges aplenty place small businesses under pressure
Regional small businesses suffering under rising costs, housing shortages, limited access to essential services and workforce challenges.
Regional small businesses suffering under rising costs, housing shortages, limited access to essential services and workforce challenges.
'Large parts of Australian cities remain subject to lot size requirements that no longer reflect modern housing needs.'
A historically significant native title has been handed back to traditional ancestors following a long and difficult federal court judgment.
A historic greyhound racetrack will be shuttered by year's end as the housing crunch forces a government to think outside the box and consolidate prized land.
Australian bonds traders are fully pricing in another Reserve Bank rate hike by the end of the year after a surprisingly strong rise in employment in June.
Property expert says when interest rates are higher, it reduces borrowing capacity and makes it difficult to save for a home.
ABS labour market figures 'represent a stronger June movement than has been observed in recent years'.
Latest survey shows investor activity fell in both new and established housing markets across the country.
Property data firm says 'investors and first-home buyers are becoming more cautious as borrowing costs rise'.
Report says 'expectations households and firms have about future price increases influence economic decisions'.