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22 August 2019 - Wages Growth Remains Flat
Wages in Australia continue to flatline, with
annual wage growth failing to make any real impact to living expenses and
conditions on the ground. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics
(ABS), the wage growth index was up just 0.6% for the June quarter, which gave
it a modest increase of 2.3% for the year. Vast differences were also found
between states and industry sectors, with Victorian workers seeing the best
results and healthcare workers also coming out in front compared to the
national average.
20 August 2019 - Signs of an End to the Housing Downturn
Australian property prices may have reached
the bottom, at least for the moment. Despite falling prices in some markets,
the worst housing downturn in modern history may be coming to an end earlier
than expected. CoreLogic's monthly index has looked fairly positive over the
last couple of months, with modest price rises in July adding to early
increases in June across Sydney and Melbourne. With larger markets often making
the first moves, these small gains may be an early sign of a larger trend to
come.
8 August 2019 - Why are Allergies on the Rise
The world is becoming increasingly allergic
to common foods, with children in particular likely to develop new allergies.
When analysed on a global basis, the spread of allergies is far from even, with
Western nations increasing at a much faster rate and specific countries much
worse than others. While no-one knows for sure why allergy rates are
increasing, a number of theories are being examined to explain the rising
allergy crisis.
5 August 2019 - The Rise of the Microworker
The world of work is changing all the time,
with long careers less likely in the modern world and microwork opportunities
coming to the foreground. Microwork is a series of small tasks that combine
together to create a single unified project. Microworkers are normally employed
in the technology sector, as a kind of virtual assembly line that flows between
skill sets and across continents. While microworking can lead to a number of
opportunities, what it offers in agility and flexibility it often lacks in
stability and job security.
1 August 2019 - The Definition & Creation of Liveable Cities
Everyone wants to live in a location where
life is easy to manage and stress levels are as low as possible. With most
people in the Western world living in cities, politicians and town planners are
constantly striving to create the most liveable conditions possible. From transportation and accommodation through
to work and school opportunities, there are lots of things to take into
consideration when measuring liveability. Let's take a look at two leading ways
to measure quality of life and see what it means for the future of city life.
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