Australia's unemployment rate rose over 4% as the country added more than 43,000 full-time jobs

Economists had previously expected 20,000 roles but the job-market is significantly tighter than thought to be.

Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking the cost of living is biting harder too.

He says more people are looking for extra work and wish to work longer hours, but explains that could cause some problems next month when the Reserve Bank contemplates new cash rates and interest rates



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Australia's unemployment rate rose over 4% as the country added more than 43,000 full-time jobs
Economists had previously expected 20,000 roles but the job-market is significantly tighter than thought to be.
Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking the cost of living is biting harder too.
He says more people are looking for extra work and wish to work longer hours, but explains that could cause some problems next month when the Reserve Bank contemplates new cash rates and interest rates
 
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Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on job market reports

US Democrats may be too late to choose a new Presidential candidate.

President Biden has not given a clear sign of considering quitting the race, but those around him are beginning to lose confidence in his chances for a re-election.

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking campaign funds have dropped drastically, and Biden's polls are slipping terribly.

He says Biden's recent public appearances have cast further doubt amongst voters, as he shows clear lapses in memory.

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US Democrats may be too late to choose a new Presidential candidate.
President Biden has not given a clear sign of considering quitting the race, but those around him are beginning to lose confidence in his chances for a re-election.
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking campaign funds have dropped drastically, and Biden's polls are slipping terribly.
He says Biden's recent public appearances have cast further doubt amongst voters, as he shows clear lapses in memory.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Joe Biden's cratering re-election chances

The All Blacks are set to play their next match at a bit of an unexpected location. 

San Diego is set to get a taste of Tier 1 international rugby with this weekend’s match between Fiji and the All Blacks.

Normally a home fixture would be played in New Zealand, but NZR CEO Mark Robinson has been upfront about the commercial opportunities provided by taking the game stateside.

Former NZ Rugby Union player and Kansas City Blues Coach James Patterson told Mike Hosking that in the States, the love of rugby is more regional.

He said that anyone who loves the game knows it's on, but with the high volume of sports America has on offer, rugby falls pretty far down the list.  

Patterson said there’s a shift happening with the introduction of professional rugby, and people seeing that there is a career in the sport.

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The All Blacks are set to play their next match at a bit of an unexpected location.  
San Diego is set to get a taste of Tier 1 international rugby with this weekend’s match between Fiji and the All Blacks. 
Normally a home fixture would be played in New Zealand, but NZR CEO Mark Robinson has been upfront about the commercial opportunities provided by taking the game stateside. 
Former NZ Rugby Union player and Kansas City Blues Coach James Patterson told Mike Hosking that in the States, the love of rugby is more regional. 
He said that anyone who loves the game knows it's on, but with the high volume of sports America has on offer, rugby falls pretty far down the list.   
Patterson said there’s a shift happening with the introduction of professional rugby, and people seeing that there is a career in the sport. 
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James Patterson: Former Rugby Union player and Kansas City Blues coach ahead of the All Blacks v Fiji in San Diego

As the week comes to a close, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was.

They discussed the latest in the US Presidential Race, the cost of GPs, and whereabouts Mike fits on the spectrum as his mind moves 100 miles a minute.

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As the week comes to a close, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. 
They discussed the latest in the US Presidential Race, the cost of GPs, and whereabouts Mike fits on the spectrum as his mind moves 100 miles a minute. 
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Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on job market reports

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