Services sector continues to travel at higher speed
Services sector stays in positive territory in September with latest Australian Performance of Services Index down 1.8 points to 50.3, indicating activity continued to expand in the month
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Carbon tax no 'calamity' for Qld, says Fraser
Modelling released this week by Treasury shows Queensland's economy will continue to grow, even with the introduction of carbon pricing
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Economy struggling to gain traction: Leading Index
Australia’s economy is struggling to gather momentum following recent natural disasters, with its growth rate dropping below trend
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Economic contraction renews calls for wage caution
Industry calls for caution on interest rates and wages after the Australian economy suffers its largest fall in 20 years
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Qld economic recovery underway: Treasurer
Economic data out today shows the Queensland economy is on the up despite the devastating effects of recent natural disasters
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Rebuilding efforts to kick-start economy
Emerging picture of the economy points to contraction in short-term growth before a boost later in the year, bank reveals
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Economic recovery to remain challenged: Fraser
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser warns of soft revenue growth while releasing finance and economic reports today
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Business relief on the way, says Gillard
Queensland businesses can look forward to company tax cuts and skills development initiatives under sweeping reforms
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'Robust' economy depends on global outlook
RBA Governor Glenn Stevens charts an optimistic outlook for the Australian economy, but success will depend on global conditions
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Queensland set for economic, employment boom
New report argues Queensland economy is on the verge of strong and sustained recovery
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Exports, household spending drive economic growth
ABS data reveals a boost in exports and housing expenditure saw Australia's GDP grow 1.2 percent in the June quarter
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Economic statement predicts good times ahead
Australian economy and jobs market are expected to improve in the coming years, according to economic forecast
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Shock: RBA raises interest rates
Reserve Bank has lifts interest rates, signalling economy is rebounding from the global downturn
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Interview: AMP Asia Pacific Equities
with Jason Whittaker
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Transporters want staff, stronger outlook shows
Transporters gearing up for wide-scale labour recruitment; confidence in improving economy soars
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Virgin Blue profit nose dives
Virgin Blue posts net loss of $160 million for the year after weathering its toughest trading conditions yet
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Growth back to normal by 2011, business told
Businesses told to expect financial growth in next two years as economy recovers and business and consumer confidence returns
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BREAKING NEWS: Advisors appointed for asset sales
The Queensland Government has appointed lead and commercial advisors for its proposed sale of state assets
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Jobless rate climbs to 5-year high at 5.7 percent
Australia's jobless rate has hit a 5-year high of 5.7 percent following a record monthly gain in March
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State economy going strong
Queensland's economy is continuing to motor ahead with state economic growth more than double the rest of Australia in the
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