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Oil tankers in Iraq.

CBA: Why oil prices are still high despite recovering supply

Oil prices are holding above $US100 a barrel even as crude exports from the Middle East recover, with new forecasts pointing to tighter supply elsewhere over the coming months. Brent crude…

Retail is nailing women’s skincare, so why hasn’t the men’s shelf changed in a decade?

Written by Michael McRae, Co-Founder of Two Dudes Walk into any major retailer in Australia right now and the gap is…

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Economic growth slows as RBA rate rise looms

Australia’s economy grew 0.4% in the June quarter, but CommBank economists say the slowdown is unlikely…

Participants take part in CSIRO's public dialogue on quantum technologies, discussing the potential opportunities, risks and societal impacts of emerging quantum innovations. Source: CSIRO.

CSIRO study: Australians support quantum technologies that deliver public benefit

CSIRO has released the findings of its first public dialogue on quantum technologies, finding Australians' support…

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Australia’s national industrial & logistics vacancy remains steady at 3.2%

Australia’s average industrial & logistics vacancy rate remained stable at 3.2% in the first half of…

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NAB finds early signs of AI changing how Australian businesses operate

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to show up in Australia’s economic data as it shapes investment,…

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