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Australian household spending maintained its upward trajectory in February, climbing 0.3%.

The Australian automotive landscape witnessed a historic pivot in March as electric vehicle sales surged to record heights

New Zealand's official unemployment has hit a decade-high of 5.4% in late 2025.

Australia's trade balance more than doubled in February, soaring by $3.43 billion to reach a seasonally adjusted surplus of $5.67 billion.

Australian job vacancies rose 2.7% to February, reaching 337,900 openings, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Australian residential construction sector experienced a resurgence in February, with total dwelling approvals growing by 29.7% to reach 19,022.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is bracing for an inflationary surge, with internal projections now suggesting the consumer price index will hit 5% by June.

Australia's Fair Work Commission has moved to abolish junior pay rates for workers aged 18 to 20 in the retail, fast-food, and pharmacy sectors.

Australia's metropolitan expansion has hit a speed bump, with new data from the ABS revealing a sharp deceleration in capital city growth.

Australians reported a $2.18 billion in financial losses to scams throughout 2025, according to the latest figures released by the National Anti-Scam Centre.