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What makes a winning environmental campaign? We studied six decades of activism to find out

Before the High Court handed down its recent controversial decision on the proposed expansion of a New South Wales coal mine, many environmentalists were bracing for a loss. Time and again, courts have given coal and gas projects the green light over environmental concerns.

The Conversation · Oct 27

Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data

Stars have aligned for central bank watchers, with the Reserve Bank's top brass set to appear at a Senate hearing as crucial inflation data drops.

AAP · Oct 25

Australian shares fall, dragged lower by NAB and BHP

The local bourse has mostly recovered from its sharp morning losses to finish modestly lower, with a drop in heavyweight stock BHP driving half of the decline.

AAP · Oct 20

Aussie shares flat as health stocks, BHP limit losses

Earnings season continues to drive local stock volatility, after company results drove buying in BHP and the beaten-down healthcare sector.

AAP · Aug 18

Banks and miners drag market to worst week in months

The ASX has retreated sharply a week after hitting record highs as macroeconomic concerns, metals prices and high earnings benchmarks weigh on confidence.

AAP · Aug 14

As home loan applications drop, the big four banks face a growing challenge from Macquarie

Over the past week, all four of Australia’s biggest banks have reported falls of between 12% to 20% in new home loan applications since the May federal budget.

The Conversation · Aug 13

AI boom, productivity malaise making RBA's job harder

Investment in AI is supporting demand in the economy at a time when the Reserve Bank wants it to cool, but the housing downturn should help get inflation down.

AAP · Aug 13

Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold, but economists are still warning inflationary risks remain.

AAP · Aug 9

Can Australia make housing affordable while avoiding a major market crash? We may soon find out

Politicians’ fever dreams of ‘sustainable price increases’ – where values keep rising, but by less than wages – could happen

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

Can Australia’s newest bank give the ‘big four’ some real competition?

Australia officially has a new bank. Last week, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority granted Revolut Australia a full banking licence. This means it can now accept deposits as an Australian bank, offer eligible deposit products protected under the Financial Claims Scheme, and expand its savings and lending services.

The Conversation · Jul 31