Australia’s sky-high property prices are a top issue in an election race dominated by cost-of-living concerns.

Australia’s sky-high property prices are a top issue in an election race dominated by cost-of-living concerns.

After record-breaking streak of growth, Australia is lagging behind its peers amid cost-of-living and productivity woes.

Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away visitors.
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The country is the latest to pass legislation granting a ‘right to disconnect’ outside of work hours.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to announce multiple increases in its benchmark interest rate this year.

International tourists are allowed to visit Australia from Monday for the first time in nearly two years.

Small businesses are grappling with staff shortages due to a lack of migrants during the pandemic.
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International students remain in limbo after Australia delays planned border reopening over Omicron variant.
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