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- Thursday 16:45 - With home-building in free-fall, calls for another, more agressive, rate cut ... (audio)
Peter Jones is the chief economist with the Master Builder's Association and is talking to John Barron
published: 08/01/2009 (Housing, Construction) - Thursday 16:45 - With home-building in free-fall, calls for another, more agressive, rate cut ... (audio)
Peter Jones is the chief economist with the Master Builder's Association and is talking to John Barron
published: 08/01/2009 (Housing, Construction) - Wednesday 17:20 - Housing Industry Association survey shows new home sales fell over 1% in November (audio)
The HIA is now calling for measures to stimulate investment, as Chief Executive Chris Lamont tells John Barron
published: 07/01/2009 (Housing, Investment) - 09:15 - New report shows most borrowers are tolerating the impacts of the economic downturn reasonably well (audio)
Phil Naylor, CEO of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia, takes Anna Hipsley through the latest Home Finance Index
published: 07/01/2009 (Home, Housing, Mortgage) - 16:55 - Aussie car sales likely to fall by a tenth this year ... (audio)
Andrew McKellar is the chief executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries .. He's speaking to ABC Newsradio's David Hardaker
published: 06/01/2009 (Auto sales) - 09:45 - What have bricklayers, car-parts sellers and investment bankers have in common? They all face tough times this year! (audio)
Analyst Richard Jeremiah tells Anna Hipsley about research on "risky business" for 2009
published: 06/01/2009 (Employment, Business Confidence) - 14:45 - Will employers 'hold their nerve', as urged by the Treasurer, or are massive job-cuts on the way? (audio)
Chief Executive of the Australian Federation of Employers and Industries, Gary Brack, tells Shon Walker there's a lot of nervousness out in the marketplace
published: 05/01/2009 (Employment) - 16:20 - Gloomy forecast with wine grape production outweighing demand and creating another potential glut (audio)
John Barron asks the Winemakers' Federation Chief Executive Stephen Strachan what's wrong with a bumper year
published: 02/01/2009 (Wine) - 15:15 - Australia 'almost certain' to follow other countries into recession ... (audio)
Fiona Ellis-Jones hears why, from University of Queensland economics professor John Quiggin
published: 01/01/2009 (Recession) - 10:45 - The man who predicted our current economic slide says a golden age is coming - but not just yet ... (audio)
Ravi Batra, Professor of Economics at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with Shon Walker
published: 31/12/2008 (Forecasts, Markets) - 09:45 - Crystal Ball time ... what's 2009 hold instore for the markets? Not all doom and gloom, apparently ... (audio)
Shon Walker talks to Craig James, Comsec Chief Economist
published: 31/12/2008 (Forecasts, Markets) - 06:50 - A broader perspective on what's been a terrible year on Wall Street... (audio)
Glen Bartholomew talks to Bob Ried of the independent research firm, Ried Thunberg which provides a widely followed coverage of economic and financial market conditions
published: 31/12/2008 (United States, Wall St) - 17:20 - Some cashbacks aren't as automatic as they might seem, and consumers end up paying the full price (audio)
A disappointed skipper Rob Hanna speaks to Ben McLean, while Commodore Matt Allen from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia explains the decision to John Barron
published: 30/12/2008 (Cashback, Shopping) - 15:15 - Nearly half all retirees worried they don't have enough in the bank to support themselves ... (audio)
Tania Brown is an Investment Consultant with Citibank - she's talking to Fiona Ellis-Jones
published: 30/12/2008 (Self-Funded retirees) - 14:45 - Could the economic downturn save the planet? (audio)
Fiona Ellis-Jones asks Professor Tim Robinson, from Queensland University of Technology's School of Economics
published: 30/12/2008 (World downturn) - 10:45 - Prices for Australia's export commodities set to tumble in 2009 ... (audio)
But not everyone sees doom-and-gloom. Shon Walker talks to one naysayer, Jonathan Barrett, Managing Director with Commodity Broking Services
published: 30/12/2008 (Exports, Commodities) - 09:15 - The number of international tourists coming to Australia will drop by more than four percent next year ... (audio)
Olivia Wirth, with the Tourism and Transport Forum, tells Shon Walker about the knock-on effect
published: 30/12/2008 (Tourism) - 10:45 - Hotel occupancy down in all states, except Tasmania - Why? And will it continue? (audio)
Hamish Arthur from Australian Hotels Association tells Shon Walker tourism bookings are slow... but there are some bright spots
published: 29/12/2008 (Tourism) - 09:45 - After a slow year, retailers say 2008 is ending with a spending uptick ... (audio)
Richard Evans, Executive Director, National Retailers Association, is speaking with Shon Walker
published: 29/12/2008 (Shopping) - Wednesday 17:15 - Aussie Home Loans buying Wizard from GE Money to create the largest non bank lender in Australia (audio)
John Barron talks to Aussie's Executive Chairman John Symond
published: 24/12/2008 (Aussie Home Loans, Wizard) - 13:50 - The longest recession in more than 25 years is intensifying in the United States: the Australian outlook (audio)
Geoff Oughton, the NAB's Head of Economics-Australia, tells Shon Walker we should be looking to 2009 with some sense of relief
published: 24/12/2008 (2009 outlook, Recession) - 07:50 - The day before Christmas is one of the busiest days of the year for fish markets around Australia (audio)
Glen Bartholomew checks on sales with David Doyle - from the Doyle family chain of restaurants - at the Sydney fish markets
published: 24/12/2008 (Seafood) - 13:25 - Is this the best Christmas, economically, for seven years?... (audio)
That's what ComSec Chief Economist Craig James tells Shon Walker
published: 23/12/2008 (Christmas) - 09:55 - Airlines have their wings clipped with travel a casualty of the global financial crisis ... (audio)
Tourism chief Olivia Wirth tells Anna Hipsley about the slowdown
published: 23/12/2008 (Tourism, Aviation) - 06:50 - The world's largest car maker, Toyota predicts it will post its biggest loss in more than 70 years (audio)
Glen Bartholomew looks at this and other financial matters with David de Garis, Senior Economist with NAB-Capital
published: 23/12/2008 (Car industry, Toyota) - Monday 18:15 - Petrol Commissioner releases the first of three annual reports into fuel price activity (audio)
John Barron asks Joe Dimasi whether motorists are we being ripped off
published: 22/12/2008 (Petrol Prices) - 17:55 - Green Holden welcome news for South Australia after the collapse of Mitsubishi's Adelaide factory in March (audio)
John Barron discusses the benefits for the State's economy with the Premier, Mike Rann
published: 22/12/2008 (Car, Holden) - 13:15 - Holden tools up for a new, smaller, fuel efficient car: will it fire up the market? (audio)
Shon Walker puts that question to Motoring writer Will Hagan ...
published: 22/12/2008 (Car industry) - 10:45 - Surveys show many businesses across Australia are planning to slash jobs in the New Year ... (audio)
Anna Hipsley gets the reaction of Australian Industry Group's Heather Ridout
published: 22/12/2008 (Employment) - 08:15 - Petrol prices falling for Christmas, but don't expect them to stay low ... (audio)
Marius Benson is speaking to David Cumming of the Victorian motoring group, the RACV
published: 22/12/2008 (Petrol Prices) - Investment clock tracks the different stages of investment markets, and the broader economic conditions that drive them (audio)
Rod North of market analysts Bourse Communications tells Scott Wales, the investment clock has been pretty reliable since well before the second world war
published: 19/12/2008 (Investment clock) - Neighbourhood Early Centres Group shutting 9 centres in Victoria, 4 in NSW and 1 in Queensland (audio)
Ben McLean speaks to the national Secretary of the child care union, Louise Tarrant
published: 19/12/2008 (Childcare) - Westpac Bank business survey where key indicators are all pointing at recession (audio)
To look at the far from Merry Christmas in the finance world, Marius Benson talks to Westpac's Chief Economist, Bill Evans
published: 19/12/2008 (Business, Recession) - ANZ and National Australia Bank warn 2009 is likely to be another tough year for shareholders (audio)
Scott Wales examines the outlook with Tony Boyd, a columnist with Business Spectator
published: 18/12/2008 (Banks, ANZ, NAB) - Significant drop in car sales for 2008 and projections of an even greater decline in 2009 (audio)
Cate Carrigan discusses the trend with Andrew McKellar, Chief Executive Officer with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
published: 18/12/2008 (Automotive, Cars, Vehicles) - Confirmation retailers are in for a tougher Christmas period with Australians predicting they'll spend less this festive season (audio)
Author of the December Consumer Report, Christina Singh tells Ben McLean spending will only be slightly down
published: 18/12/2008 (Retail, Spending) - Hunger relief organisation estimates 1 in 10 will be going without food over the Christmas period (audio)
Anna Hipsley discusses the startling figure with Foodbank Australia CEO, Bronwyn Birkenstein
published: 18/12/2008 (Food) - Women's groups outraged over a mobile phone company's policy not to sell handsets to housewives (audio)
John Barron seeks an explanation from Vodafone spokesman, Greg Spears
published: 17/12/2008 (Vodafone, Housewives) - Don't pay for ice with your seafood: Queensland's Attorney General warns any trader caught ripping off consumers could be prosecuted (audio)
John Barron asks Christoper Zinn from CHOICE how widespread this practice is
published: 17/12/2008 (Seafood, Ice) - Key indicator of economic activity suggests Australia will avoid a recession next year, while bookmakers are betting on it (audio)
John Barron asks the chief economist at Westpac, Bill Evans could the bookies be right?
published: 17/12/2008 (Recession, Bet) - Commonwealth Bank shares in a trading halt amid confusion surrounding $2 billion fund raising bid (audio)
Scott Wales speaks to The Australian financial columnist, John Durie while John Barron gets an assessment from University of Melbourne Professor, Ian Ramsey
published: 17/12/2008 (CBA, Commonwealth Bank) - You can bet on the Australian economy going into recession - literally... (audio)
Centrebet's Neil Evans gives Ben McLean a run through of the odds
published: 17/12/2008 (Recession, Bet) - Miners union hopeful that some of the 400 staff cut in central Queensland can be relocated to other operations (audio)
Stuart Vacceneo from the CFMEU tells Ben McLean the union is furious at the timing of the cuts - just before Christmas
published: 17/12/2008 (Mining, Resources, Coal) - Smith Family says donations are at least 10% higher than this time last year: unusual in the current economic climate (audio)
Anna Hipsley talks to the charity's executive director, Paul Henderson
published: 17/12/2008 (Charity, Donations) - More evidence that the global financial crisis has hit the resources sector - at least one Queensland mine is closing, others shedding jobs (audio)
John Barron gets an update from Michael Roche of the Queensland Resources Council
published: 16/12/2008 (Mining, Resources) - Reserve Bank minutes indicate it may keep interest rates steady over summer (audio)
John Barron asks research fellow at the Melbourne School of Business, Dr Sam Wylie if that makes a rate cut less likely
published: 16/12/2008 (Interest, Rates) - Beyond Blue booklet advises people how to look after their mental health should they lose their job, or suffer financial loss (audio)
Ben McLean talks to the Chairman of Beyond Blue, Jeff Kennett
published: 16/12/2008 (Mental health) - America sneezed and the world caught a cold: now it looks like China's got the sniffles too as industrial output has slumped to a new low (audio)
David Goodman, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Studies at UTS tells Ben McLean assessing the strength of China's economy is tricky
published: 16/12/2008 (China) - Community consortium wants to rescue the 241 ABC Learning Centres labelled unviable by the receiver (audio)
Peter Quarmby, executive director of Community Sector Banking, tells Anna Hispley his organisation could make the centres work
published: 15/12/2008 (Childcare, ABC Learning) - Rudd Government pumping $4.7 billion into rail, road and education projects (audio)
John Barron speaks to Lord Mayor of Newcastle John Tate and Brendon Lyon executive director of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia
published: 12/12/2008 (Infrastructure, Rail, Road, Education) - Australian Retailers Association blames the federal government for a drop in consumer confidence (audio)
Executive Director, Richard Evans tells Mike Gardiner gloomy predictions from the Rudd government have hurt the retail industry
published: 14/12/2008 (Retail, Consumer confidence) - Vacancy rates still declining and predictions rents in the capital cities could increase by up to 10% in the next month (audio)
Anna Hipsley gets an assessment from Liam O'Hara, a senior economist with Australian Property Monitors
published: 12/12/2008 (Rent, Property) - Government will allow about 1.3 million small businesses to defer some tax payments (audio)
For more on the government plans, Marius Benson talks to the Minister for Small Business, Craig Emerson
published: 12/12/2008 (Small Business, Tax) - CFMEU says there's no justification for miner Rio Tinto slashing 14,000 jobs (audio)
John Barron speaks to the union's Andrew Vickers and Ord Minnett analyst, Peter Arden, who says there's a possible silver lining to the mining downturn
published: 11/12/2008 (Mining, Rio Tinto, CFMEU) - YMCA prepared to take over 100 ABC Learning childcare centres facing closure (audio)
John Barron asks Chief Executive Bob Nicholson how they've decided which centres to step into
published: 11/12/2008 (Childcare, ABC Learning, YMCA) - Shoppers avoid spending on "trimmings" - such as decorations and cards - as well as cosmetics and clothing (audio)
Phil Bonanno, Director of Retail Strategy with the Leading Edge Market Research Company, explains current shopping trends to Shon Walker
published: 11/12/2008 (Retail, Shopping, Christmas) - Unemployment rose by 0.1% to 4.4% in November, with the number of Australians with jobs falling by more than 15 thousand (audio)
Shon Walker discusses the situation at the coal-face with Rob Boeck of Victoria's IPA Job Network
published: 11/12/2008 (Unemployment, Jobs) - Rio Tinto's retrenchment of 14,000 workers taken as a clear signal that the resources boom is over, but is it? (audio)
Anna Hipsley seeks the opinion of Mark Pervan, head of commodities research with the ANZ Bank
published: 11/12/2008 (Rio Tinto, Mining, Resources) - Indications life is being breathed back into the housing industry, with the first increase in new loans since the start of the year (audio)
Anna Hipsley speaks to Harley Dale, chief economist with the Housing Industry Association
published: 11/12/2008 (Housing, Loans) - The future of 241 ABC Learning centres in the balance after government throws them a 4 month lifeline (audio)
Marius Benson discusses their fate with Helen Keneally, Executive Director of Childcare Associations Australia
published: 11/12/2008 (Childcare, ABC Learning) - Government review looking at some tough options to make superannuation affordable for an ageing population (audio)
To look at the way ahead for people leaving the workforce, Marius Benson speaks to the Minister for Superannuation, Nick Sherry
published: 11/12/2008 (Superannuation) - Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment has spiked up seven and a half percent (audio)
John Barron asks the bank's chief economist, Bill Evans to explain the encouraging result
published: 10/12/2008 (Consumer sentiment) - Deputy Prime Minister has promised $34 million to keep 241 ABC Learning childcare centres open, while it tries to find a buyer (audio)
Shon Walker seeks reaction from Louise Tarrant of the childcare union, the LHMU
published: 10/12/2008 (Childcare, ABC Learning) - Shoppers polled as they leave stores, to see how much of the Rudd government stimulus package is being spent (audio)
Barry Urquhart from Perth-based Marketing Focus gives Shon Walker an update on the survey, with more than 830 shoppers interviewed so far
published: 10/12/2008 (Stimulus, Retail) - Business confidence plummeting and predictions that only the farming sector is keeping Australia out of a recession (audio)
Rob Henderson from NABCapital takes John Barron through the results of the latest NAB business survey
published: 09/12/2008 (Business, Recession) - A dramatic fall-off in the number of overseas visitors - 16,000 fewer in October (audio)
Shon Walker discusses the implications with Olivia Wirth, Executive Director with the Tourism and Transport Forum
published: 09/12/2008 (Tourism) - Families asking Santa for a pet might want to think twice before sending off their list (audio)
RSPCA CEO Heather Neill tells Anna Hipsley pets are becoming be a big burden in this time of financial uncertainty
published: 09/12/2008 (Pets, RSPCA) - Retailers hoping the Federal Government's $10 billion handout to pensioners and families will get their tills ringing (audio)
John Barron talks to CEO of the Australian National Retailers Association, Margie Osmond
published: 08/12/2008 (Retail) - Biggest 2 month fall in ANZ newspaper job ad survey's 30-year history (audio)
Warren Hogan, the bank's Head of Australian Economics, takes John Barron through the figures
published: 08/12/2008 (Job advertisements, Employment) - Australia's export trade 'eyeing-up' Latin America as a potential growth market (audio)
AusTrade Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt tells Shon Walker that trade could actually grow in the current financial climate
published: 05/12/2008 (Export, Trade, Latin America) - It seems the dire financial times are setting shareholders against companies that are failing to return decent profits (audio)
Shon Walker asks Stuart Wilson, CEO of the Australian Shareholders Association, about class actions being mounted
published: 05/12/2008 (Shareholder, Class action) - Federal government looking at new ways to raise funds to provide a continuing boost for the national economy (audio)
To look at the economic crisis and the government's response, Marius Benson speaks to the Chief Economist with the ANZ bank, Saul Eslake
published: 04/12/2008 (Recession, Infrastructure) - Reserve Bank of New Zealand slashes interest rates to 5% (audio)
Glen Bartholomew discusses the dramatic cut with Khoon Goh, a senior economist with the ANZ Bank in Wellington
published: 04/12/2008 (New Zealand, Interest rates) - Government pressing banks to pass on all of yesterday's official interest rate cut - but so far only two of the big four have agreed (audio)
To look at rates and the economic outlook, Marius Benson is joined by the Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan
published: 03/12/2008 (Interest rates) - As economic times become increasingly tough, it's Australia's charities who are preparing to pick up the pieces... (audio)
Steve Chase talks to Frank Quinlan, Executive Director at Catholic Social Services ahead of a summit of major church charities in Canberra
published: 26/11/2008 (Charities) - Rio Tinto shares plunge after rival BHP-Billiton abandoned an ambitious take-over bid (audio)
Steve Chase discusses the decision with shareholder activist Stephen Mayne
published: 26/11/2008 (Rio, BHP Billiton) - Grocerywatch a failure? That's what the opposition claims, despite Choice being given the reins ... (audio)
Tasmanian Liberal Senator Guy Barnett says it's a waste of taxpayers' money, and tells John Barron he'll move for its abolition this week
published: 25/11/2008 (Grocerywatch, Cost of Living) - Perth's property market tanks ... but its good news for some, say agents. (audio)
Real Estate Institute of Western Australia President Rob Druitt talks to John Barron
published: 24/11/2008 (Real Estate, WA) - Australia's telecommunications companies being bombarded with 150 thousand complaints a year... (audio)
The Industry Ombudsman Deirdre O'Donnell tells Anna Hipsley she's cracking down on poor customer service
published: 21/11/2008 (Telecommunications, Phone, Complaints) - Founder of the Harvey Norman retail chain takes exception to suggestions that he thinks donating to charity is "just wasted" (audio)
Gerry Harvey speaks to Steve Chase
published: 21/11/2008 (Charity, Harvey Norman) - How the financial crisis will impact on professional sport... (audio)
Steve Chase quizzes Richard Colless, Chairman of the Sydney Swans in the AFL
published: 20/11/2008 (Sport) - Petrol has hit a two year low - with prices in some places now hovering around one dollar a litre (audio)
Marius Benson looks at the latest direction in petrol prices with NRMA President, Alan Evans
published: 20/11/2008 (Petrol) - Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of economic growth has recorded it's biggest month-to-month fall in almost a quarter of a century (audio)
Steve Chase asks Westpac's Chief Economist Bill Evans whether he was surprised about the severity of the fall
published: 19/11/2008 (Westpac, Melbourne Institite, Index) - Are we seeing the end of the 100% (or more) home loan? ... (audio)
Caroline Bond from the Consumer Action Law Centre tells Jihn Barron she hopes so.
published: 19/11/2008 (Credit. Housing) - Are extended warranties actually worth the money? Choice says 'No' much of the time ... (audio)
Choice spokesman Christopher Zinn tells John Barron why ..
published: 19/11/2008 (Warranties) - Reaction continues to the collapse of another Child Care centre ... (audio)
To look at the situation with Sydney-based CFK Childcare, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard is talking to Glen Bartholomew
published: 19/11/2008 (Childcare, CFK) - CFK childcare - which runs about 40 centres across NSW - losing more than $400,000 a month and going into voluntary administration (audio)
To look at what its collapse might mean for parents and staff, Marius Benson talks to childcare union official Louise Tarrant
published: 19/11/2008 (Childcare, CFK) - Aged Care Association annual conference in Hobart considers the sector's funding dilemmas (audio)
The Association's Chief Executive Rod Young told Steve Chase about a sobering report to delegates
published: 18/11/2008 (Aged care) - Loss of consumer confidence in NSW could bring the whole nation down... (audio)
Steve Chase discusses the implications with IBISWorld idustry analyst, Ed Butler
published: 18/11/2008 (Retail) - Will the economic downturn stop the push for paid paternal leave? (audio)
John Barron talks to Marie Coleman from the National Foundation of Australian Women
published: 18/11/2008 (Parental leave) - Sharity: a fundraising concept where you donate shares to your favourite worthy cause (audio)
Anna Hipsley speaks to the brainchild of Shares to Charity, Don Clark
published: 17/11/2008 (Sharity, Shares, Charity) - Centrelink rejects claim it won't be able to cope with the predicted surge in unemployment brought on by the financial crisis (audio)
General Manager, Hank Jongen tells Anna Hipsley Centrelink is absolutely ready for any influx of people needing help
published: 17/11/2008 (Centrelink) - News of a Japanese recession has thrown a 'shiver' through Australian financial analysts ... (audio)
Michael Blythe, Chief Economist with the Commonwealth Bank, tells Shon Walker about the affect on Australia
published: 17/11/2008 (Japan Recession) - The weekend's G20 summit revives hopes of an agreement on world trade ... (audio)
Simon Crean headed the failed Doha round of talks - he's talking here with Marius Benson
published: 17/11/2008 (G20) - G20 leaders agree on a way ahead as they search for a way out of the global economic crisis (audio)
To look at what Australia will be doing, Marius Benson speaks to Finance Minister, Lindsay Tanner
published: 17/11/2008 (G20) - Corporate Choirs to boost productivity? That's the brainchild of a Victorian singer and entepreneur ... (audio)
Anna Hipsley gets the details from Tania De Jong, who has just set up www.creativityaustralia.org.au
published: 11/11/2008 (Creativity) - One of the biggest non-bank lenders - Aussie Home Loans - announces a further interest rate cut of 0.4% (audio)
Marius Benson asks founder, John Symond how he'd been able to undercut the banks and other institutions
published: 10/11/2008 (Interest rate) - Car sales join Real Estate and Holidays in being hit by hard times ... (audio)
Anna Hipsley finds out where the impact's being felt with Car Industry spokesman Andrew McKeller
published: 07/11/2008 (Car Sales) - Australian bush foods have the potential to become a multi-million dollar export (audio)
Jenny Cleary of the Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre tells Kel Richards the increase in global demand is being met with a number of challenges
published: 06/11/2008 (Bush food) - Receivers and the Federal Government say all ABC Learning centres will stay open and provide services to an estimated 120 thousand children (audio)
Steve Chase speaks with Sue Lines of the union for childcare workers
published: 06/11/2008 (ABC Learning) - The jobless rate remains steady at 4.3%, but it's clear the economic slow-down is starting to have an effect ... (audio)
Economist David de Garis of the National Australia Bank tells Steve Chase the trend towards casual staff is interesting
published: 06/11/2008 (Employment) - The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is sitting on 500 million dollars - and some could be yours! (audio)
Delia Rickard tells Steve Chase about the Unclaimed Money website at www.fido.gov.au
published: 06/11/2008 (Unclaimed money) - Federal government warning of increasingly tough times ahead after the release of official estimates of the economic outlook... (audio)
The Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner talks to Marius Benson
published: 06/11/2008 (Budget, Surplus) - Rudd Government estimates global financial crisis will remove $40 billion from projected surpluses... (audio)
Professor of Finance at the Australian School of Business at the University of NSW, Fariborz Moshirian gave Steve Chase his assessment of revised figures
published: 05/11/2008 (Budget, Surplus) - Treasurer Wayne Swan welcomes the larger-than-expected cut in interest rates by the Reserve Bank... (audio)
Steve Chase gets some analysis of the RBAs decision from ComSec Chief Economist Craig James
published: 04/11/2008 (Reserve Bank, Interest rate) - Economists are predicting further falls in the price of petrol... (audio)
Alan Evans, President of the motoring group, the NRMA, tells Shon Walker this is a case of the lower price of oil finally leaking through to motorists
published: 04/11/2008 (Fuel prices) - Housing prices likely to keep falling: Experts ... (audio)
Anna Hipsley looks at the prospects with Dan Molloy, from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland
published: 04/11/2008 (Housing) - A new survey suggests that many employees don't suit the needs of the companies that employ them ... (audio)
HR consultant Peter Goldrick explains to Shon Walker what the survey results indicate...
published: 03/11/2008 (Employment) - Online job ads fall for the fifth succesive month ... (audio)
Bob Olivier, who produces the monthly Olivier Job Index, tells Shon Walker the outlook for the Australian employment market looks pretty grim
published: 03/11/2008 (Employment) - While many business and industries are facing a downturn, one group's flooded with work: debt counsellors ... (audio)
Anna Hpisley hears more from Anthony Warner, Chief Executive of Get Debt Free
published: 03/11/2008 (Debt Management)
