Steven Greenhouse examines how Trump's policies have worsened the K-shaped economy, with the wealthy benefiting from a booming stock market while most Americans face rising inflation, high gas prices, and stagnant wages.
South Australia's state budget offers no new taxes, but projected debt of $53.6 billion by 2030 raises concerns. Fee-free schooling and small goodies are highlights.
The World Justice Report outlines a plan for prosperity within planetary boundaries, challenging far-right and traditional left alternatives with concepts of sufficiency and global equity.
South Australia's cautious state budget delivers cost-of-living relief, major infrastructure spending, and rising debt, with Treasurer defending debt as investment.
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A new Deloitte report says a slowing economy, not artificial intelligence, is making it harder for Australians to find jobs in 2026, with employment growth slowing and unemployment rising.
Labor's proposed capital gains tax changes may force DIY tax filers to seek professional help due to complex indexation rules, experts warn.
Rising cost-of-living pressures force Australian millennials and renters to cut date nights, signaling broader economic trouble as personal insolvencies rise.
An expert warns Australians are going backwards financially per person despite economic growth, with GDP per capita falling 0.1% in the March quarter.
Australia's economic growth slowed to 0.3% in Q1 2026, with rising oil prices, cost-of-living pressures, and falling government spending weighing on GDP. Stagflation fears grow.
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Former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth warns Australia's tobacco control program is fracturing due to sky-high cigarette taxes, fueling an illicit market and organized crime.
A tense Question Time session saw Treasurer Jim Chalmers grilled on Australia's stagnant GDP growth, with opposition MPs demanding answers on the government's economic strategy.
Australia's GDP growth slowed to 0.3% in March quarter, missing forecasts, while productivity declined 0.6%. The data deals a blow to Labor's budget promises on productivity.
Australia's economy slowed sharply in early 2026, with living standards declining again. Datacentre investment provided a rare bright spot, but underlying weaknesses persist.
Millions of Australian workers will see a 4.75% wage increase from July 1, 2026, as the Fair Work Commission approves the rise amid inflation concerns.
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Economist Saul Eslake argues the ACT's $499 million budget deficit stems from deliberate policy decisions, not external factors. He criticizes the government's spending choices.
Letters respond to Jonathan Freedland's article on Tony Blair's vision, arguing that poverty and inequality cause economic misfiring, not the other way around.
Australia's population reached 28 million on Tuesday, driven largely by net overseas migration. The milestone was reached with a new person added every 75 seconds.
Almost three million Australian workers could receive a pay rise of up to five per cent from July 1 as the Fair Work Commission prepares to hand down its minimum wage decision amid high inflation.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls for a substantial minimum wage increase as the Fair Work Commission prepares to announce its decision, urging the Coalition not to oppose tax reforms.
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Australian motorists are missing out on savings by avoiding E10 petrol due to misconceptions. Experts say it's suitable for 97% of cars and can save over $600 annually.
Budget 2026 offers small NZ firms compliance relief, infrastructure, and energy support, but critics question whether it boosts productivity or just helps firms cope.
South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis presents his budget on Thursday, facing $50 billion debt driven by infrastructure costs and rising interest rates, with a focus on stability and managing existing commitments.
Oxfam analysis reveals Australian billionaires' wealth surged $25.67bn in a year, reaching $686bn, while 3.7 million people live in poverty, highlighting growing inequality.
About 3 million Australian workers will receive a pay rise after the Fair Work Commission's annual review, with the lowest paid getting a 6% increase from July.
