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Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australia unemployment hits five-year high of 4.7 per cent
Australia's national unemployment rate reached 4.7 per cent in September 2026 as the economy unexpectedly shed 39,300 jobs.
McDonald's raises McSmart Meal price to $7.95 amid inflation
McDonald's has lifted the price of its McSmart Meal to $7.95 following a year-long price freeze, reflecting broader inflationary pressures across Australia's retail and hospitality sectors.