The Daily Aus Headlines: Unemployment steady at 4.1%
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Feb 19, 2026 A run-through of Australia’s jobs figures and what steady unemployment and weak wage growth could mean. A look at telecom chaos after triple-zero outages and the surge in complaints. Big tech news as eBay snaps up a youth-focused resale app. A surprising science story about Tetris reducing traumatic memories.
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Unemployment Remains Low Amid Mixed Job Gains
- The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1% in January despite mixed job changes.
- Full-time jobs rose while part-time roles fell, showing uneven labour-market shifts.
Low Unemployment Doesn’t Stop Rate Rise Risk
- Economists warn another interest-rate rise is likely despite unemployment staying low.
- Wage growth has fallen below inflation, highlighting cost-of-living pressure.
Emergency Call Outages Trigger Complaint Surge
- Telecom complaints spiked after triple-zero outages on Optus and Telstra networks.
- Reports show rising compensation claims and increased concern about internet reliability.