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Farmers will 'bleed first' in budget

Farmers, like all Australians, are well aware this federal budget is going to result in a lot of pain.

$A up after surprisingly good jobs data

$A is higher after strong employment figures made the possibility of another interest rate cut less likely.

Hockey says jobs still short of promise

Joe Hockey says employment growth is still short of what the Government promised two years ago.

Unemployment to remain steady in April

The unemployment rate is expected to have been steady in April but is likely to rise in the next six months.

NBN rollout hits asbestos snag

A union official has demanded asbestos problems are dealt with.

Vic budget aimed at growing economy

Victorians can expect a budget custom-made for growing the economy, state treasurer Michael O'Brien says.

Job advertisements fall in April

Fewer jobs were advertised in April, possibly due to weaker demand for mining and construction workers.

Retail spending down in March

Retail spending fell 0.4 per cent in March, official figures show.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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