Queensland floods

• Unemployment falls but floods set to have impact

  Thursday, 13 January 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  The unemployment rate fell 0.2% to 5% in December, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Read More

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• Qld floods threaten GDP by 0.3%

  Wednesday, 12 January 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  The devastation of the Queensland floods has quashed earlier predictions of a minimal economic impact, with economists now fearing the floods could cu... Read More

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• THE NEWS WRAP: Insurers expect the Queensland floods bill to hit $1 billion

  Wednesday, 12 January 2011 | by Oliver Milman

  The human and financial toll of the Queensland floods continues to mount, with 10 people confirmed dead and power cut to a further 100,000 people. Read More

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• Queensland firms face flooding woes

  Wednesday, 12 January 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  Queensland business affected by floods in the state will face an average revenue loss of $20,000, while others will face losses well over $1 million, ... Read More

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