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Toyota leads as Australian car sales hit 140,058 in June
Toyota led the Australian vehicle market to an all-time monthly record of 140,058 sales in June.
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Australian dwelling approvals fall 1.1% in May
The total number of Australian building approvals fell 1.1% in May to 17,019 dwellings, driven by a decline in apartment approvals.
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Operating costs rise for half of Australian businesses
ABS data shows 46% of Australian businesses faced rising operating expenses into June 2026, driven by surging overheads and staffing costs.
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Australian household spending rises 1.3% in May
Australian household spending rose by 1.3% in May, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Australian job vacancies fall to 329,500 in three months to May
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that national job vacancies fell by 2.1% to 329,500 positions in the three months to May.
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Australian unemployment rate falls to 4.4% in May
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in May.
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Australian inflation drops to 4% in May
The Australian consumer price index rose 4% in the 12 months to May, down from a 4.2% increase in the year to April.
JD Vance joins high‑stakes US–Iran peace push as Hormuz tensions threaten 20% of world oil
JD Vance has flown into Switzerland to join Donald Trump’s envoys in 60‑day roadmap talks with Iran, after Pakistan and Qatar said negotiations were making “positive progress” on nukes and sanctions.
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Australian business profits fall on mining slump
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that overall Australian business operating profits fell 1.9% in the 2024–25 financial year.
Australian population grows to 27.8 million
Australia's population increased by 1.5% to reach 27.8 million people in the 12 months to December 2025.