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Cities Reclaim Street Space for People and NatureAcross Australian cities, the most visible planning experiments are happening in the narrow strip between kerb and front door. Urban planning initiatives…
New census data shows the slowest population growth in decadesPopulation change is becoming harder to read through a single national average. The latest release points to a marked slowdown in the United States, where…
Climate migration patterns reshape Gulf population demographicsThe Persian Gulf has long depended on workers from South Asia, East Africa and elsewhere in the Middle East. Its cities grew through labour recruitment,…
Student Loan Forgiveness Application Portal Opens for MillionsA federal application route has opened in the United States for student-loan borrowers who have made years of qualifying payments under income-driven repayment…
Corporate earnings reports reveal mixed results for consumer goodsCorporate earnings reports are painting an uneven picture of household spending. Some consumer goods companies are protecting revenue through strong brands,…
Personal Savings Rate Rises Amid Inflation ConcernsAustralian households are putting a larger share of their income aside as the cost of living remains a major concern. The movement reflects a careful response…
Supply chain resilience plan focuses on semiconductor manufacturingSemiconductors underpin phones, vehicles, medical devices, energy controls and defence systems, yet advanced chips are made at a limited number of fabrication…
Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot Program Expands to New StatesA central bank digital currency pilot program is moving into additional states, widening a test that could shape how people pay, save and transfer money in the…
Labor market tightens as unemployment rate dips below four percentAustralia’s employment market is showing clear signs of tightening, with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures placing the unemployment rate below…
Retail sales figures beat analyst expectations for second quarterAustralian retail turnover rose 0.7% in the quarter ending June, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, while June monthly sales climbed 0.6%. The…