Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis The worldwide fuel crisis has cost Australia an additional $9 billion for diesel imports over six months – more than any other country. AAP · Oct 27
Australia’s economic challenges are mounting as deaths start to outnumber births. But ‘baby bonus’ policies would be pointless Slower overall economic growth doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It is the quality of that growth that matters The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
Datacentres are a ticking timebomb. We must make sure AI’s benefits outweigh the costs They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros? The Guardian - AU · Jul 8
Australia’s housing affordability expected to worsen and homelessness soar under fossil-fuelled future Rents will rise and homelessness quadruple in a decade unless serious steps to cut emissions are taken, University of Sydney researchers find The Guardian - AU · May 15
'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out Global climate talks are taking place in the Amazon - the "lungs of the world" - as political headwinds threaten to blow multinational collaboration off course. AAP · Nov 8, 2025
Floods have devalued Australian homes by $42bn. Experts say that’s the cost of ‘a changing climate’ Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025
Instead of ‘winners and losers’, why not build an economy that’s good for all Australians? When it comes to policy decisions, too many are too quick to focus on what’s in it for them, instead of what is best for society as a whole The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025
Protecting the environment has always made economic sense. Now we have proof The failures of our environmental protection laws mean we are not only failing nature but also undermining productivity – at a huge cost The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025
The RBA’s decision to hold rates isn’t a calamity, but its shift in language is confounding – and worrying One minute we are told inflation is in the bag, seven weeks later we are worried that it’s not. This change in tone erodes trust The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025
Disaster response storm brewing over federal finances Spending on climate adaptation and resilience continues to fall short even as the federal budget reveals spending on disaster response payments is blowing out. AAP · Mar 26, 2025
Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade Experts share their tips on how households can avoid the network "sun tax" and get more bang for their solar buck as once-generous tariffs come to an end. AAP · Jan 18, 2025
Australia’s economy was the envy of the world. Now it’s falling behind After record-breaking streak of growth, Australia is lagging behind its peers amid cost-of-living and productivity woes. Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025
Why is the Australian dollar falling – and what does it mean for interest rates, travel and the economy? Trump’s higher tariffs and any resulting weakness in China would keep the Aussie under pressure, economists warn The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2025
As Australian housing prices drop, first homebuyers could be in for a win. But, as always, there’s a catch Lower house prices can have far-reaching consequences – for mortgage default rates and consumer spending The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024 Migration remains a hot-button issue. But Australia should be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater If the problem we’re trying to solve is housing undersupply, then planning and tax policies, not migration, should be where the focus is
AAP · Jan 10, 2024 Efficient cars can cut hundreds from popular road trips Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.
The New Daily · Jun 15, 2023 Immigration key to Australia avoiding a recession, unlike NZ If Australia is lurching towards a recession like the one neighbouring New Zealand is now suffering, there were few signs of it on Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023 Taking a stand: why your banking choices make a difference Consumers have growing power when it comes to encouraging companies to act ethically
The New Daily · May 16, 2023 Working more, paid less – the sad truth about women’s wages Women are working more than men, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics and their pay levels grew slightly faster than men.
The New Daily · May 1, 2023 Super discrimination worsens for women as the gender gap widens in key age groups Despite rises in the superannuation guarantee and improvements in maternity leave women are not breaching the super gender gap
The New Daily · Apr 3, 2023 Inflation is hurting people in their 50s due to low wage rises and housing costs Inflation is making itself felt among older people, with 80 per cent of 50-plus respondents surveyed saying they are feeling the impact.
ABC News · Mar 30, 2023 Federal government backs wage increase for lowest-paid workers in line with inflation The federal government has backed a wage rise for the nation's lowest paid workers in line with inflation, arguing they should not see their real wages go backwards.
The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023 Difficult budget decisions after $368 billion nuclear subs splurge A plan to acquire a fleet of nuclear subs has been unveiled, but experts said the eye-watering price tag will force tough budget debates.
ABC News · Mar 13, 2023 Canadian version of Dominic Perrottet's 'kids future fund' reveals who really benefits The NSW premier says his "Kids Future Fund" will give every child across the state a head start, but data from the initiative that inspired it tells a different story.
The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023 ‘Incredibly difficult’: RBA prepares 10th straight rate hike, despite slowing economy Struggling home owners face more bad news this week as the Reserve Bank prepares yet another hike in interest rates.