AUSTRALIANS appear to have entered a new era of financial conservatism, with credit card balances falling for the first time since records began 14 years ago, central bank figures show. (more…)

THE Federal Government’s second stimulus package has failed to flow through to retail jobs, a retailing lobby group says. (more…)

HOME building fell to its lowest level in eight years in the first three months of 2009, with work starting on just 30,949 properties. (more…)

Total borrowings by companies fell almost 13 per cent in April as the prospects of an economic downturn deterred corporate investment. (more…)

In a speech given to the Council of Small Business of Australian, the Tax Commissioner spelt out new measures to help businesses with an annual turnover of less than $2million that are struggling to manage their tax debts in the current economic climate. (more…)