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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.

Australian motorists are facing a staggering spike at the bowser this week as diesel prices outpace petrol.

Australia is bracing for an economic hit as the OECD warns of soaring inflation and critical disruptions to fertiliser supplies.

Australian household wealth went up 2.5% in the final quarter of 2025, adding a staggering $453.7 billion to the nation’s private balance sheets.

Australia's annual consumer price index slowed to 3.7% in the 12 months to February, a marginal dip from the 3.8% recorded in January.

Australia and the EU sign a historic free trade deal, eliminating 99% of tariffs and sparking a $10 billion economic windfall.