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Strong retention of young 'professional' shearers turns tide on workforce shortages for woolgrowers

After years of shearer shortages, young guns are hitting shearing sheds in record numbers thanks to "professional" newcomers and the pandemic's "silver lining".

ABC News

Construction price rises smash records

The costs of building a home continue to increase as the backlog of construction work started during the COVID-19 pandemic works through the system.

AAP

Hotel prices worldwide 'to rise' at a slower pace

MADRID: Hotel prices will keep increasing in 2023 in most of the key cities for business events worldwide as demand for in-person meetings after pandemic disruptions grows, though at a slower pace due to a worsening economic outlook, according to a forecast by American Express Global Business Travel.

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White Sox one of MLB’s few teams to see hike in attendance since 2019; Cubs dip sharply

Sox, who were primed for a deep postseason run entering 2022, were one of the few teams to draw more fans than pre-pandemic levels.

Chicago Sun-Times

US midterm elections: Five economic issues to watch

Inflation is on the minds of American voters as they head to the polls next month to decide who will control Congress.

Al Jazeera

FBI finds US crime rate steady in 2021, but data incomplete

The FBI estimates violent crime rates didn’t increase substantially last year, though they remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to annual crime data

The Independent UK

3 Lumber Stocks to Watch as Prices Hit Pre-Pandemic Lows

Lumber prices are retreating from their 2021 highs due to weakening housing demand and uncertain macro conditions. The current environment would only favor companies with fundamental strength and well-entrenched businesses. Hence, we suggest adding fundamentally strong lumber stocks UFP Industries (UFPI), Boise Cascade (BCC), and Canfor (CFPZF) to your watchlist.…

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Post-pandemic test results fall sharply for youngest pupils in England

Disadvantaged children fall further behind peers as teachers and parents call on Truss to boost school funding

The Guardian - UK

First class return! LNER is first train company to carry more passengers than before pandemic

The rail firm that runs long-distance trains on the East Coast Main Line is the first in the UK to get busier than it was before the pandemic - mainly due to the rise in leisure trips.

Evening Standard

Six states sue Biden administration over student loan forgiveness plan

Six states filed a joint lawsuit against the Biden administration on September 29 to block the federal government’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. The states allege the administration overstepped its executive authority and was “not remotely tailored to address the effects of the…

Ballotpedia

Cost of living crisis 'as bad or worse than pandemic' for some students, warns university vice chancellor

The warning from University of South Wales VC Dr Ben Calvert comes as an inquiry is launched into the student mental in Wales

Wales Online

Will Hurricane Ian cut Florida’s Gulf Coast real estate boom short?

Hurricanes have always posed an inevitable threat to Florida. But the risk hasn’t detered the droves of people who have flocked to the state since the start of the pandemic.

Tribune News Service

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

Homelessness is expected to be up when the federal government releases results from an annual count in coming months, the first full tally since the coronavirus pandemic began

The Independent UK

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

Homelessness is expected to be up when the federal government releases results from an annual count in coming months, the first full tally since the coronavirus pandemic began

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Huge rise in homeless people staying in temporary housing in Bristol since pandemic

Bristol City Council is trying to move to a new model of temporary accommodation with support services offered to tenants

Leeds Live

Leeds City Council 'won't rule out' return of German Christmas market to the city

The council announced the market would not be returning this year after a two year gap over the pandemic

Edinburgh Live

Loved Edinburgh Filmhouse cinema and Edinburgh Film Festival enter administration

The Edinburgh Filmhouse and the Belmont Filmhouse in Aberdeen, as well as the Edinburgh International Film Festival, will cease trading after the charity behind them was put into administration

Insider UK

Edinburgh Film Festival and Filmhouse Cinema owner files for administration

The Edinburgh Filmhouse and Belmont Filmhouse will cease trading immediately

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Birmingham Post

The click-and-collect economy worth more than £1bn in Wales

The service grew during the pandemic and has continued to grow after lockdown restrictions lifted

The Independent UK

Fetterman records show light schedule as Pa. lieutenant gov.

In his campaign for a crucial U.S. Senate seat, Democrat John Fetterman takes credit for transforming Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor’s office into a "bully pulpit" to advance progressive causes

Insider UK

Walker's Shortbread doubles profit during 2021

Latest annual results note pandemic challenges being followed by this year's cost crisis

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Is the COVID-19 pandemic really over?

President Joe Biden elucidated his thoughts on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in an interview with “60 Minutes” last month. “The pandemic is over. … We still have a problem with COVID. We’re still doing a lot of work on it. But the pandemic is over. If you notice,…

The Independent UK

Archie, six, in US for treatment to reduce chances of cancer returning

Archie Wilks survived Covid-19 early in the pandemic.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Energy Minister Tackles Int’l Press Questions for an Hour

In a nearly-hour long conference, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who also chairs the OPEC+ joint ministerial committee, tackled world-press inquiries about the future of oil market trends and outcomes of OPEC meetings with a sense of humor and joy. “Enjoy the sun…It’s going to be a sunny…

The Conversation

New economic index reveals the toll policy uncertainty can have on your investments

The COVID-19 pandemic created a sense of uncertainty and fear across all aspects of life in New Zealand. Along with concerns about health and well-being, many wondered what impact the pandemic would have on the economy and economic policy.

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