The National Australia Bank CEO says despite booming house prices, first home buyers aren’t being pushed out of the market. NAB CEO Ross McEwan told Ben Fordham 16 per cent of new lending is going to first home buyers. “There are more first home buyers getting into this market than we’ve seen probably in the […]

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will focus on jobs growth in next month’s federal budget. 90,000 new jobs were created in March, driving the unemployment rate down to 5.6 per cent. Mr Frydenberg told Chris Smith economic forecasts had predicted a higher unemployment rate. “I’m not going to predict what it will be in April and May […]

An Australian council is considering giving properties away for next to nothing. Coober Pedy Council will auction off 17 above-ground houses, four dugouts, and 19 vacant land lots in June in a bid to recover unpaid rates. However, if the properties don’t sell, the council will consider giving them away for as little as $1. […]

Jim Wilson has dedicated his Drive show to helping out-of-work listeners “get back in the game”, and employers have responded by calling in with their job offers. The open line was running hot with business owners eager for applicants: James from Tucker Box Catering is hiring chefs and kitchen hands in the Paddington area. Phone […]

National job vacancies have hit a 12-year high as businesses struggle to find skilled workers. National Skills Commission data shows 238,700 roles remained unfilled despite 500,000 people, more than before the pandemic, claiming JobSeeker. Australian Industry Group CEO Innes Willox told Chris Smith there is a shortage of skilled workers and a lack of motivation […]

The JobSeeker coronavirus supplement will end from today, and recipients will get an extra $25 a week as part of a permanent increase. Mutual obligation requirements have also returned for everyone except people in flood-affected areas. Services Australia General Manager Hank Jongen answered your questions about the changes. Click PLAY below to hear the full […]