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Friday, August 19

Too much of a good thing: job vacancies double in Qld

Job vacancies in Queensland have doubled in two years to 77,000 while nationally there were an extra 200,000 jobs on offer, highlighting the huge problem facing business, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Massive jobs impact looms as a bad sign for Christmas

Australia could expect to see the loss of about 150,000 jobs before Christmas as the lockdowns and restrictions continue to impact, according to the Queensland Investment Corporation.

Queensland job vacancies are at an all-time high. (Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt)

Spending our money close to home helps nail down a tradie-led recovery

Queensland’s strongly rebounding economy is being led by tradies who were enjoying one of their best booms as home alterations and renovations rose 22 per cent since the June quarter, according to Queensland Treasury.