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‘Roaring’ recovery in Gympie as region bucks COVID downturn

Queensland’s first economic downturn in two decades has not been felt in Gympie, where gross regional product has grown

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05th March 2021 12:03 AM

Tony Goodman says he is unsurprised Gympie’s econonmic output has bucked a statewide downturn, and is optimistic a “roaring” post-COVID recovery is on the horizon.

What’s driving Qld’s (slow) return to pre-COVID economy

While slower than most other states, Queensland’s economy has bounced back above where it was pre-pandemic. Here’s how.

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04th March 2021 5:03 AM

Australia’s top 20 highest and lowest paying jobs

Australia’s highest and lowest-paying jobs have been revealed. Search and see the list and how you can find a six-figure...

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28th Feb. 2021 7:02 AM

BDO’s Peter McKenzie switched from the catering department to the IT department. Picture: Supplied

Qld property prices to skyrocket as new home numbers drop

A staggering fall in the number of new homes being built is expected to see prices rise dramatically across Queensland. SEE...

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28th Feb. 2021 7:02 AM

Aussies unable to start repaying mortgages

Stressed mortgage customers who have deferred their loans fear they won’t be able to start meeting their repayments...

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28th Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

A young couple discussing their home loan with a mortgage broker. Picture: iStock.

One month to economic carnage

The clock is ticking until Australians will have to face the reality of what the pandemic has done to our economy. Here’s...

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27th Feb. 2021 9:02 AM

The clock is ticking until Australians will have to face the reality of what the pandemic has done to our economy. Here’s how it could play out.

Retail recovery extends into new year

Australia’s COVID-19 boom in retail trade continued as turnover lifted in January, despite a lockdown hitting some...

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19th Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

Australia’s COVID-19 boom in retail trade continued as turnover lifted in January, despite a lockdown hitting some spending.

Biggest risks to the Aussie economy

Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well under way, but there are two factors that could bring the economy...

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16th Feb. 2021 2:02 PM

Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well under way, but there are two factors that could bring the economy unstuck.

Business owners fear ‘devastating’ end to JobKeeper

The impending end of JobKeeper will make border closures more costly than ever for many struggling employers.

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16th Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

Regions hit hardest when JobKeeper dries up

With hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders still relying on JobKeeper to stay in work, there are fears of job losses when...

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15th Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

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