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Australian dollar eyes US80c as ABS data surprises
The Australian dollar has jumped towards US 80 cents on Wednesday after building approvals and construction data were better than forecast.
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Housing affordability set to be a problem for at least 40 years
Housing affordability is likely to be an issue for at least 40 years, with the demand for new homes needing bold policy, a major new report says.
Government losing its resistance to rent-seeking businesses
I'm starting to suspect the federal government – of whatever colour – has lost its ability to control its own spending.
- by Ross Gittins
The problem with property doomsayers
The team at ABC's Four Corners assembled a thrilling package about the Australian property boom last Monday.
- by Jessica Irvine
We're being misled on apprenticeship 'crisis'
If we're to believe what we're told, Australia's apprenticeship system is in crisis, with plunging numbers following cuts in government support.
- by Ross Gittins
Treasurer, you're relieved until I fix this mess
Have a break. With the help of some of your best bureaucrats, I've got it from here.
- by Scott Phillips
Hope yet for economy despite dark days
There is still good reason to expect wages growth will pick up.
- by Jessica Irvine
Google memo 'deeply biased', but gender inequality is systemic: EY's Uschi Schreiber
The Google memo was "deeply biased" says EY's Uschi Schreiber but there's more systemic issues on gender inequality.
- by Nassim Khadem
Home sales and prices pick up pace
House prices rose across most capitals in the past week and the number of auctions resulting in a sale continued to climb.
Unemployment falls to 5.6 per cent in July
The average number of workers being employed every six months has had its strongest run in seven years.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Housing affordability: 6000 homes removed from rental market as landlords turn to Airbnb
New data suggests landlords favour Airbnb-type rentals over long-term tenants, but the home-sharing website's impact on housing affordability remains contentious.
- by Andrew Taylor