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You probably missed the latest national environmental-economic accounts – but why?

Written by Michael Vardon, Associate Professor at the Fenner School, Australian National University

The latest Australian Environmental-Economic Accounts tell us waste production is rising with GDP, but the information is incomplete and widely ignored.Estormiz/Wikimedia

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Australian Environmental-Economic Accounts on June 15. It’s a fine achievement, which shows, among other things, growing...

The price of gold is skyrocketing. Why is this, and will it continue?
The price of gold surged above US$4,100 (A$6,300) an ounce on Wednesday for the first time, taking this year’s extraord…
What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy
The rate of unemployment in Australia is on the rise again. Official labour force data released on Thursday shows that in the…
‘Extremely hostile’: Trump lashes China over trade controls but there may be a silver lining
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Beyond Qantas’ data leak, Australian finance companies are also at risk of offshore hacks
Australians are once again being warned to tighten their online security and be extra alert to scammers, after up to 5.7 mill…
The 2025 Nobel economics prize honours economic creation and destruction
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The government’s super retreat fixes some design flaws, but creates a new distortion
After months of vociferous pushback from the superannuation industry and wealthy investors, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has soften…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

The coronavirus response calls into question the future of super
Brendel/Unsplash, CC BY-NCUnderstandably, given we are in a crisis, the government has baulked at including superannuation contributions in the A$140 billion worth of $1,500 per fortnight wage top-ups it…
Too much heat in the kitchen: survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out
Chefs are in hot demand. “Chefs, chefs, chefs! Virtually impossible to find anyone,” lamented one Auckland restaurant owner recently. Australia is seeing a similar gap, with chefs ranked the eighth…
Switch to digital pays off in the long-run for small to medium businesses
Serving customers safely, staying competitive, and catering to customer convenience top drivers for digitisation according to Salesforce’s SMBs Trends Report ANZ Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, today released the…

Qantas to Serve Nan’s Davidson Plum Cookie

Lake Macquarie, NSW (Awabakal Country): From a single mother’s kitchen bench to supermarket shelves, Wiradjuri entrepreneur Terri-Ann “Tezzi” Dani...

Minns Labor Government shutting down the Business Connect program

The NSW Opposition is concerned that the Labor government will shut down a support program that has assisted New South Wales businesses. In a media ...

Samsara Eco appoints Dr. Lars Kissau as General Manager for Asia

Australian biotech innovator Samsara Eco has announced the appointment of Dr Lars Kissau as its first General Manager of Asia. Based in Singapore...

From the first bounce to the final siren - small business lessons from the AFL Grand Final

The AFL Grand Final is one of the most anticipated days on the sporting calendar. This Saturday, the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions will battle i...

Australia’s top finance leaders recognised as CFO role expands

Amid surging regulatory demands and rapidly evolving industry, Australia’s most influential Chief Financial Officers will be honoured at the inaug...

Why outdated security leaves small businesses exposed to crime

Small and medium businesses in Australia are under increasing pressure to address security gaps that criminals readily exploit. An unlocked door, an...