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Tag Archives: queenslandnickel
Robust SEQ economy distracts us from weakness in regions, particularly in Townsville
Townsville-based economist Colin Dwyer is getting very worried about his region’s economy, noting in an email to his mailing list today that: “Economic conditions have deteriorated in North Australia’s largest city. The unemployment rate is the worst it’s been for … Continue reading
Posted in Labour market, Uncategorized
Tagged employment, jobs, qld, qldnickel, queensland, queenslandnickel, townsville, unemployment, unemploymentrate
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Mackay asks why is Townsville getting special treatment?
Yesterday afternoon I spoke with Elly Bradfield on ABC Radio’s Statewide Drive program about Queensland Nickel entering administration and the likely economic fallout. I reiterated the points I made in this blog yesterday that this could be a big economic … Continue reading
Posted in Mackay, Queensland Government, Townsville, Uncategorized
Tagged abc, administration, jcu, liquidation, mackay, nrl, queenslandnickel, superstadium, townsville
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Queensland Economy Watch 