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Regional small businesses under pressure as costs, workforce shortages and service gaps deepen
The new COSBOA report, sponsored by CommBank, reveals the pressures shaping regional Australia.
24 July 2026
Global conflicts sees wheat prices jump, but Australian farmers' costs climb too
Global wheat prices have jumped as the conflict between the US and Iran again threatens key shipping routes.
15 July 2026
Wage growth holds firm even as Australia's jobs market starts to slow
In a cooling labour market, there are signs fewer Australians are changing jobs for new opportunities, CBA’s latest monthly Wage and Labour Insight...
10 July 2026
Fuel price drop cools inflation to 4.0%, but underlying pressures persist
May CPI shows easing headline inflation as petrol costs fall, though core price measures remain above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band.
24 June 2026
Regional moves hit record levels as more Australians opt for life beyond the big cities
Capital to region movement hits highest level since RMI began with capital city residents moving to the regions outnumbering those moving in the op...
23 June 2026
A city where you can have a go: how Toowoomba's growth is creating opportunity
Population growth is creating new opportunities for businesses across Toowoomba, with local business owner Isaac Moody seeing the impact through to...
23 June 2026