Australia's economy shouldn't be reliant on mining: PM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is wary of an economy where the only signs of strength are in the mining sector, after hundreds ...
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Soft building market shows skilled labour surplus: study
Skilled labour in the residential building industry remained in moderate surplus for the last three months of 2011, in a ...
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Quarter of nation's construction occurring in WA: report
More than 25 per cent of all construction in Australia is occurring in the mining state of Western Australia, where almost ...
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Investment growth is a sign of economic strength: Swan
Treasurer Wayne Swan says a new report showing continued growth in major investment projects is another example of the ...
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Manufacturing activity has continued to expand: survey
Australian manufacturing activity expanded in January for a second consecutive month, a private survey shows.
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Businesses urged to prepare for economic uncertainty
Businesses need to do some housekeeping at the start of 2012 to prepare for what may be a tumultuous year ahead, suggests ...
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Employment growth will still outpace others, says Swan
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has conceded that employment growth may not be as strong as forecast in last year's budget.
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