Written by Kate Manley
It is astonishing that the population of Australia has doubled in just 50 years, from almost 14 million to now 27.45 million. Coincidentally, this matches global growth: just over 4 billion in 1975 to 8.23 billion now.
Immigration to Australia has created the majority of this increase accounting for 30% of the population, the highest proportion among major Western nations.
Harry Triguboff, the founder of the largest property development company in Australia, Meriton, thinks it’s a bit of a cop out that immigration is being blamed for the housing crisis.
“The government tells our people that by reducing immigration numbers it creates more opportunity for Australians in regards housing.
We have a massive underlying housing issue and it has little to do with immigration.
Immigration has been very good for the Australian economy, and more importantly, these people come and support our flailing health, building, hospitality, transport and infrastructure sectors.
People who are happy to do the jobs our people choose not to do.”
Here in Hervey Bay, the most eagerly awaited arrivals are the migrating whales as they spend the winter months here each year. Our population increases by up to 100,000 as visitors arrive to enjoy the spectacle.
And as winter approaches, we turn our fashion to a cosy look with soft jackets, warm cardigans, woollen jumpers and scarves to embrace the cooler weather. We hope you enjoy our selections this month.
- White cotton shirt, beige v-neck angora blend jumper, pale sage matching pants and zip front hooded jacket, ecru shawl/scarf with tassels.
- Caramel long sleeved v-neck cotton tee, beige cropped jumper, denim straight legged pants, self-embroidered striped navy shawl/scarf, navy cross-body bag.
- Caramel v-neck angora blend jumper, caramel culottes with cheetah print, tan leather belt, beige cotton quilted unstructured jacket, beige lurex striped shawl/scarf.
- Black lurex jumper featuring buttoned back, cotton box pleated midi skirt, black and grey check shawl/scarf, silver feather necklace.
- White singlet top under olive jersey knit jacket, camouflage print olive/caramel pants, beige print silk and cotton scarf, jade mohair blend bulky knit cardigan.