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Economy
Misery on the march as jobs market slowly unwinds
Unemployment is expected to hold around the highest level in five years as stubborn cost-of-living measures force more Australians to find extra work.
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Market
Push to solve housing inequality sparks more division
As Australia falls further behind its housing supply targets, political parties continue to disagree over how to solve the nation’s housing crisis.
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Economy
Interest rates hit 15-year high as RBA hikes again
The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for a fourth time in 2026, inflicting more financial pain on mortgage holders.
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Market
Value of the nation’s homes on the decline
ABS expert says housing worth has fallen but is ‘consistent with recent softening in housing market conditions’.
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Market
New data shows real estate investors are leaving in droves
Property boss says ‘many investors are indicating they will redirect capital into shares or superannuation’.
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Market
Housing costs lead to inflation spike and there is more to come
Government to closely monitor economic circumstances ahead of Federal Budget.
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Practice
Female conveyancers outnumber men five to one
Australian Conveyancer analysis of government figures dating back to the 1980s shows the fascinating change in the make-up of the industry.