Retail sales extend a three-month recovery

Home loan applications pick up

Farm exports shift to new markets

Digital payments gain share at small businesses

Warehouse capacity debate in the logistics sector

Payback periods shorten for energy efficiency investments

Economy

Production, trade and household budgets: what the data says and what it does not.

New transit line plan goes on public display

Three proposed lines will be open for comment for thirty days. The plan aims to cut the number of interchanges without moving existing stops.

League table tightens before the first half ends

The gap across the top six has narrowed to three points. The away schedule will decide the remaining weeks.

Second signature on the cross-border rail project

The signature starts the survey phase for the second section. Freight will take priority at first.

Open source maps double their layer count

The new layers carry accessibility and surface data. Contribution remains voluntary.

Seasonal produce arrives at winter markets

Root vegetables and citrus lead the stalls. Setup times have changed in two neighbourhoods.

City museum opens a new exhibition hall

The hall is reserved for light-sensitive works. The first selection runs for three months.

Sleep routine advice for the change of season

Shifting bedtime gradually over a week is advised. Light exposure directly affects sleep quality.

Waterfront pedestrian scheme enters its second phase

Footfall was measured on the completed stretch. In the second phase the cycle lane is to be separated from the walking area.