Retail sales point to more lacklustre consumer spending
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The value of retail sales across Australia rose just 0.2 per cent in April, suggesting consumer demand or prices have eased.
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The OECD is urging governments to increase spending, as the world economy slowly grinds along.
In some electorates, the economy is shrinking by as much as 2 per cent per year. In others, it is growing by 5 per cent or more.
The OECD is urging governments to increase spending, as the world economy slowly grinds along.
Retail Food Group, owner of of Gloria Jean's and Donut King, has reaffirmed its profit guidance.
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Darling Harbour is to undergo a $1 billion facelift that will see the construction of a new 44-storey office tower, updated retail offerings and a Cockle Bay ampitheatre.
Macquarie Park will soon eclipse the City in Sydney for cranes on the horizon after the NSW Government lodged plans to establish a 7,000 square-metre park on its disused land at 45-61 Waterloo Road.
Industrial property is seen as one offering substantial growth which has triggered the sale of seven sites in Illawarra, with an anticipated combined value of at least $50 million.
Charter Hall and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing have jointly bought the distinctive Macquarie office tower at One Shelley Street at Darling Harbour.
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