Tasmania's population boom has gone bust — and it spells trouble
By Fiona Blackwood

From being a hot destination 10 years ago, Tasmania's population growth has ground to a halt — and big changes will be needed to reverse the trend, experts say.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/people-arent-moving-to-tasmania-anymore/106762906

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Live: Oil prices down almost 3pc as traders bet on Middle East peace
By Emilia Terzon

Brent crude has dropped almost 3 per cent overnight, while the ASX is set to trade up today. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/asx-markets-business-live-news-june-5-2026/106762414

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RBA not concerned about stagflation or wage-price spiral
By Gareth Hutchens

RBA governor Michele Bullock says she is not concerned about stagflation or a wage-price spiral

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/rba-not-concerned-about-stagflation-or-wage-price-spiral/106759122

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Live: ASX to fall, SpaceX eyes mega IPO
By Adelaide Miller and Lin Lin

The ASX is set to fall after Wall Street slipped overnight as hopes for a swift end to the war in Iran faded again. Follow the latest on our live markets blog.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106757400

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Breaking: Australia's economy growing at 2.5 per cent annually as slowdown begins

Australia's economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 per cent in the March quarter, the same as in the previous quarter.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-03/gdp-march-quarter-2026-australia/106753788

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Minimum wage to lift by 6 per cent, award rate by 4.75 per cent
By Gareth Hutchens

Australia's minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75 per cent pay boost, in the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) annual wage review.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/minimum-wage-increase-june-2026-australia/106746542

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