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Finance • 14 JAN 2011

Unemployment rate hits 4.98%

The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in two years, putting upward pressure on wages and inflation.

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Finance • 14 JAN 2011

Westpac provides flood relief

Westpac will commit $1 million to the Queensland flood relief.

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Hotspots • 13 JAN 2011

New building recovery at risk

Yesterday’s housing finance figures revealed an encouraging pick up in loans for new housing construction but the tenuous recovery remains at risk according to Master...

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Hotspots • 13 JAN 2011

Slight rise in first time buyer activity

First home buyer financing activity reached an eight month high in November according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today.

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Hotspots • 12 JAN 2011

Strong jobs data puts pressure on RBA

The number of jobs advertised in metropolitan newspapers and on the internet rose two per cent in December, giving further weight for the RBA to lift rates sooner rather...

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Hotspots • 12 JAN 2011

Real estate group pledges flood assistance

First National Real Estate has launched a fundraising appeal through its First National Foundation in order to support people affected by the devastating Queensland and...

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Hotspots • 11 JAN 2011

Weak building activity to lock home buyers out

The latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) in conjunction with the Housing Industry Association has confirmed...

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Tax & Legal • 11 JAN 2011

New laws for NSW retail landlords

The New South Wales government yesterday issued a draft of the Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2011 for public comment.

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Hotspots • 11 JAN 2011

RBA gets pat on the back

The Reserve Bank is currently doing a very good job of managing the Australian economy, according to HSBC.

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Finance • 10 JAN 2011

Rates on hold til mid 2011

Economists remain confident that the Reserve Bank of Australia will not lift the official cash rate for some months.

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