victorian economic news september quarter 2004 a quarterly overview of trends in victoria export recovery under way domestic demand eases back state final grew by 4 8 through the year to june as consumer spending slows slowed but strong gains over investment remains record business employment growth stays solid up 2 1 past gathers pace volumes strongly for full see page regional wrap goulburn ovens murray 5 moderates 6 housing market holding 7 agricultural conditions 10 outlook 14 gaining momentum 80 90 100 110 120 130 jun 96 98 00 02 04 australia index 99 seasonally adjusted chain volume measure source australian bureau statistics feature article and rise china s economy has become increasingly complex diverse vital global important relationship with presenting many opportunities challenges both now future