Latest ARA News

Getting 30 per cent of freight on rail will boost NSW economy
Retailers Welcome June Cash Rate Relief
NSW Budget Missed Opportunity For Cost-of-living Relief
Retailers welcome Queensland budget cost-of-living measures, call for support for struggling small businesses
Retailers welcome Tasmania’s new laws to protect retail staff, call for alignment with other states
Flight MH370: can underwater sound signals solve aviation’s greatest mystery?
Sexual Harassment Rife In Retail Work
Retailers respond to SDA’s Fair Work Commission bid on junior wage rates
Retailers Respond To Annual Wage Review Decision
Bargain-savvy shoppers to splash $10 billion on EOFY sales
Annual Report receives Silver Award – rated against best practice standards
April retail sales subdued as most discretionary categories remain in decline
NATIONAL APPROACH TO RAIL MANUFACTURING ON TRACK
Retailers welcome Victoria’s new laws to protect retail staff
Federal Budget 2024-2025: More than $1 billion for resilient and reliable rail infrastructure
Retailers Rally Behind First Responders Day
Retailers welcome cost-of-living relief in Federal Budget, concerns remain around support for small businesses
Retail Sector Unites Around Retail Crime Solutions
Australian Retailers Association & National Retail Association announce amalgamation plans
Retailers Welcome May Cash Rate Relief
Victorian Budget Mixed Bag For Retailers
Retailers welcome NSW Government reforms to reduce knife crimes
$1b Cash Splash On Mum For Mother’s Day This Sunday
March Retail Sales Subdued Despite Early Easter
Nominations Open For Inaugural ARA Retail Awards
Retailers to show appreciation to first responders on May 16
Rail industry celebrates 10th anniversary of Rail R U OK? Day
Saying it with flowers tops the $1b cash splash on Mum for 12 May
Retail community response regarding the Bondi Junction tragedy
The future of rail freight takes centre stage at industry conference
Australian Retailers Association Responds to Craig Emerson’s Interim Report on Food and Grocery Code of Conduct
Low Retail Sales Growth Continues In February
DIY, travel and treats set to reap $18b for economy this Easter
Greens Divestiture proposed laws could result in higher grocery prices
Retailers Welcome March Cash Rate Pause
New gender diversity survey shows jump in female leaders in rail
Easter Holiday Spending Up Amid Big Overseas Spend
Elimination of import tariffs will benefit retailers and consumers
DIY Improvements Remain Popular Activity This Easter
ARA and CEW launch 2024 Women Leaders in Retail scholarship
Sweet spending spree on Easter treats as Australia’s population swells
Melbourne city retailers encouraged to adopt Twilight Trade
January retail sales increase 1.1% year on year amid cost-of-living squeeze
ARA partners with i=Change to give back ahead of International Women’s Day
ARA partners with Artemide Law to deliver expertise to retailers
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Rail Line will transform communities, bringing new jobs and housing
Stage 2B Canberra Light Rail will deliver continued urban renewal and growth for the nation’s capital
The Rail Industry Innovation Council visits WA to progress work on National Rail Manufacturing Plan