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The first inflation data post-Federal government energy subsidy has revealed a 16-month-high underlying inflation reading, but experts still expect just one more cash rate rise this year.

Australia's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 per cent in January, remaining stubbornly tight ahead of the Reserve Bank's March rates decision.

Western Australians wages rose more than any other state over the past twelve months, while government sector wage increases continue to outpace that of the private sector.

New ABS data has revealed household spending fell 0.4 per cent during December, reversing the trend of spending increases observed during the latter months of last year.

New ABS data released on Tuesday showed the state's dwelling approvals fell by 1.9 per cent in December, adding to the 14.1 per cent drop in November, sparking urgent calls for reform.

Australia's unemployment rate fell to 4.1 per cent in December, defying forecasts of a less resilient labour market.

International travel continued to recover in November as WA tracked closely with national trends.

Western Australia recorded one of the strongest lifts in household spending in November.

Western Australia has again led the pack for national population growth, with overseas migration the primary driver pushing the state's population beyond three million.

Australians spent big at the altar of rock gods AC/DC and Oasis, continuing a run of strong household spending that will add to the Reserve Bank's concerns over inflation.

Australia's gross domestic product rose 0.4 per cent in the quarter, with data centre investment driving an uptick in private investment over the period.

Australia's unemployment rate has returned to 4.3 per cent after an unexpected uptick in September, dashing hopes a cash rate cut would come before the end of the year.

Australia's central bank has kept the interest rate steady at 3.6 per cent following a spike in inflation readings recently.

Figures released today revealed Australia's unemployment rate climbed to 4.5 per cent in September, lifting the spirits of those eagerly awaiting another cash rate cut from the Reserve Bank.

The state is leading the country in home completion growth, after recent data assessed whether Australia was on track to achieve its National Housing Accord target.

Australia's central bank has held the cash rate steady at 3.6 per cent, amid an uptick in inflation readings and widely inline with market expectations.

Electricity prices and housing costs have fuelled a fourteen-month inflation peak ahead of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy meeting next week.

Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady at 4.2 per cent in August, despite population still climbing at double the pre-pandemic average rate.

Australia's inflation eased to 2.1 per cent in the June quarter, bolstering expectations the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates at its August meeting.

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.3 per cent in June, the highest since 2021, fuelling expectations the Reserve Bank will cut rates next month.

Despite cost-of-living being a key issue on most Australian's minds, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates confidence in the economy.

Underlying inflation has eased to its lowest level in more than three years, bolstering expectations the Reserve Bank will lower interest rates at its July meeting.

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Female workforce participation rates in the construction industry are improving, but have some way to go.

One of the country's peak industry bodies says the drop in mining exploration across Australia is a concerning trend for the sector.

The federal government's commitment to improving early childhood education continues as data is collected on preschool students.

The public sector may be outperforming private organisations when it comes to the gender pay gap, but new data shows women in public service earn around $8,200 less than men each year.

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Core inflation dropped below 3 per cent for the first time since 2021, reinforcing expectations of a May 20 rate cut.

A re-elected Labor government will ban non-compete clauses for those earning less than $175,000.

Australia's unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.1 per cent in March, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the ABS on Thursday.

Dwelling commencements are improving, but still have a long way to go to meet federal government targets.

Shadow housing minister Michael Sukkar says the Coalition won't set a target for new home builds because it's an ‘insult to Australians'.

Australia's goods trade surplus fell to multi-year lows in February as the threat of further tariffs hung heavy in the air.

Tropical cyclones and iron ore disruptions on Australia's west coast failed to put a real damper on January's export data, according to the ABS.

New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Australia has passed the lowest point of its economic cycle, according to Deloitte.

Australia's capital expenditure dropped 0.2 per cent in Q4, but WA held strong with a 3.1 per cent jump in private investment.

Australia's consumer price index – a key measure of inflation – held steady at 2.5 per cent over January.

Eleven MCGs – or 18 Optus Stadiums – worth of jobs have been created by the Albanese government, according to Murray Watt, as new statistics reveal a record high participation rate.

Australia's consumer price index rose 0.2 per cent in the December quarter, buoying expectations the Reserve Bank of Australia could cut rates in February.