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CPI rose 4.3% in the year to September 2026
Australia’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 4.3% in September from 4.0% in August, with housing the largest contributor, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Australia’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 4.3% in September from 4.0% in August, with housing the largest contributor, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · Originally published: 2026-10-28T11:30:00+11:00
One in five job seekers report “too many applicants for available jobs”
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that 22% of people seeking and available for work in 2025–26 identified too many applicants as their main difficulty finding a job.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that 22% of people seeking and available for work in 2025–26 identified too many applicants as their main difficulty finding a job.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · Originally published: 2026-10-28T11:30:00+11:00
‘Nobody wants to cancel Christmas’: Queensland tourism warns of summer holiday chaos
Queensland tourism operators warned that uncertainty over working holiday visas could worsen summer staffing shortages and urged the federal government to provide clearer renewal arrangements.
Queensland tourism operators warned that uncertainty over working holiday visas could worsen summer staffing shortages and urged the federal government to provide clearer renewal arrangements.
Source: Travel Weekly Australia · Originally published: 2026-10-28T11:47:49+11:00
Hundreds of Qantas ground workers strike, Qantas says no flights impacted
Hundreds of Qantas ground workers began a 24-hour strike across five Australian airports over pay and conditions, while the airline reported no flight disruption as of 9am.
Hundreds of Qantas ground workers began a 24-hour strike across five Australian airports over pay and conditions, while the airline reported no flight disruption as of 9am.
Source: Travel Weekly Australia · Originally published: 2026-10-28T11:36:17+11:00
State’s 630-Home Masterplan for VicRoads Kew Site Comes Under Fire
Boroondara councillors challenged Development Victoria’s 630-home plan for the former VicRoads Kew site, calling for lower buildings and greater local planning oversight.
Boroondara councillors challenged Development Victoria’s 630-home plan for the former VicRoads Kew site, calling for lower buildings and greater local planning oversight.
Source: The Urban Developer · Originally published: 2026-10-28T13:30+10:00
Retail Investors Target Melbourne’s Growth Corridors for New Returns
Frasers Property Australia sold Melbourne’s Mambourin Marketplace to QIC for $53.87 million, while BWP opened its $90-million Fountain Gate Central retail redevelopment.
Frasers Property Australia sold Melbourne’s Mambourin Marketplace to QIC for $53.87 million, while BWP opened its $90-million Fountain Gate Central retail redevelopment.
Source: The Urban Developer · Originally published: 2026-10-28T12:00+10:00