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Australia’s economic growth slows, reducing chance of another interest rate rise next year

Economy grows more slowly than expected, with consumer spending flat under the pressure of high interest rates

The Guardian - AU

What is the actual economic benefit of the Grand Prix?

Consulting firm Ernst & Young claims the 2023 Grand Prix gave Victoria an economic benefit of more than $250 million. But upon closer investigation, the numbers aren’t adding up.

Crikey

Shocking news on inflation: Labor’s policies are actually, well, working

On inflation and wages, Labor promised policies to make things better. Turns out, they actually worked. That won’t stop greedy businesses, though.

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Awareness, and a bit of scepticism, the best defence against scammers

ONLINE CRIMINALS: There's no shame in falling for a scam, so report it

Newcastle Herald

Finally a bump in wages — a one-off, but welcome anyway

Australian workers had real wages growth on average in the September quarter — if only of 0.1%.

Crikey

Government needs to act urgently to address ‘disappointing’ T-level uptake

The Prime Minister announced plans in October to introduce the Advanced British Standard (ABS) – a new single post-16 qualification.

The Independent UK

Is Australia in the grips of a youth crime crisis? This is what the data says

In recent months, there has been increasing focus on crime committed by young people in Australia. Politicians are coming under more pressure to respond to these well-publicised criminal acts and the public perceptions that Australia is in the grips of a youth crime crisis.

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Fresh insights into retail sector, housing market

Consumers have been reining in their spending in response to high interest rates and new data may signal a continuation of this trend.

AAP

Advanced British Standard: A-level replacement will require more teachers – but bonuses may not be the way to get them

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a new qualification to replace A-levels and T-levels. The planned Advanced British Standard (ABS) will also come with more teaching time for students: an extra 195 hours over two years.

The Conversation

Advanced British Standard: Sunak's proposed replacement for A-levels and T-levels could make education less divisive

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to scrap A-levels and the recently introduced T-levels. He unveiled proposals for young people to instead study the new Advanced British Standard (ABS) at the Conservative party conference in Manchester.

The Conversation

New Data Notes Surge In Mental Health Disorders In Young Aussies & I’m Pretending To Be Shocked

Anxiety disorders were the most common type of mental health condition recorded.

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Rishi Sunak scraps A-levels and reveals ‘Advanced British Standard’ replacement

PM promises teachers £30,000 bonuses to help deliver changes – but unions dismiss plan as ‘pie in the sky’

The Independent UK

Transport spending accelerates as cost of petrol surges

Australians are forking out more on transport and less on alcohol, tobacco and household furnishings and equipment.

AAP

More than a third of young Australians experienced mental health disorder in past 12 months

Mental health problems among young people have increased by almost 50% in last 15 years

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The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak axes A-levels and reveals ‘Advanced British Standard’ replacement

PM promises teachers £30,000 bonuses to help deliver changes – but unions dismiss plan as ‘pie in the sky’

Crikey

Fiddling with interest rates won’t alter inflation — or change that we’re running out of workers

While supply-driven inflation is persisting, interest rate hikes have smashed demand, including for workers.

AAP

COVID-19 third-leading cause of Australian deaths, ABS

Nearly 10,000 Australians died from COVID-19 last year, the first time in more than 50 years that an infectious disease has been in the top five killers.

The Guardian - AU

Australian economy adds 65,000 jobs in August, raising prospect of further rate hikes

Unemployment rate remains steady at 3.7% in a sign that the economy could avoid a hard landing as impact of 12 interest rate rises is felt by households

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Australians are working harder than ever. Big companies are the real productivity problem

If there’s a ‘productivity crisis’ in the Australian economy, it’s one created by big businesses enjoying market power, not workers who have been punished for years.

The Guardian - AU

The RBA’s interest rate-rising looks done – and a soft landing for the economy could be on

Australia’s economy might be just where Philip Lowe wants it – barring any nasty surprise – as he hands over to Michele Bullock

The Guardian - AU

No interest rates rises predicted for Philip Lowe’s final RBA board meeting

Economists say interest rate pause likely for about a year as ABS releases weaker-than-expected economic data

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s inflation rate eased to 4.9% in July, down from 5.4% in June

Larger than expected fall reduces likelihood Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates again

Crikey

Labor’s university figures don’t add up

Education Minister Jason Clare has claimed only 13% of young adults in regional Australia have a university degree. That’s false.

The Guardian - AU

Australian unemployment rate rises to 3.7% as economy sheds 14,600 jobs in July

Latest jobless rate higher than economists predicted, Bureau of Statistics unemployment figures show

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s wage growth slightly weaker than expected in June quarter

The wage price index figures show that despite a tight labour market, there has not been a breakout in wage growth

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