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Every year, thousands of tonnes of unsold clothing go to landfill. Australia could learn from the EU model.
Will prices rise to cover better pay and standards? Yes, almost certainly. But it also means your next food delivery can come with a side of a little less guilt.
Japan and the US both want the yen to strengthen, but for quite different reasons. But succeeding in this task has risks of its own.
The housing market matters for the broader economy. The RBA will be watching closely before it makes another interest rate move.
It’s almost impossible to get an online complaint resolved. Enter the chatbot.
With a half-billion-dollar loan, the US hopes to cut its reliance on Chinese supplies of scandium, a crucial mineral for aerospace. But China still has leverage.
Here’s why billionaires can face lower tax rates than people whose income primarily comes from wages.
Of the top 20 occupations most at risk of being automated, 15 are dominated by women.
New research reveals a magnitude 8.5 earthquake is likely to trigger a cascade of problems for NZ’s freight networks. But how many are avoidable?
Billed as offering more flexibility, the new fees just add another burden for travellers.
If we are serious about equality, appointing more women to leadership roles should be accompanied by questioning the model of leadership itself.
When money is coming from the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’, a recent study found parents and adult children can have very different assumptions – which they rarely discuss.
Right now, you can’t advertise a stock market debut before filing a prospectus. Could loosening this rule give shrinking public markets a boost?
A royal commission focused on individual criminality may not address the underlying conditions that allowed corruption to flourish.
If we do pay our kids for their chores, do we risk creating kids who care more about money than doing good deeds for their own sake?
Here are ten practical things to know about the 2026 census, including fines if you lie or ignore it, what happens to your data and how to ask for help.
Revolut is only the latest ‘neobank’ to challenge Australia’s highly concentrated banking sector. But this attempt is backed by Europe’s most valuable startup.
The US dollar is said to benefit from ‘exorbitant privilege’ in international trade. But history shows that may not last.
Consumers are asking deeper questions about what they’re really paying for.
A dedicated court could help fill a gap for workers seeking justice, but the design will matter.
55% of Australian home loans have an offset account. But they can be difficult to navigate, set up and monitor – and they’re not a good deal for everyone.
The RBA has warned it’s prepared to raise rates again to tame inflation. But these latest figures give it time to pause until November.
Contrary to the idea that reporters automatically distrust PR practitioners, interviews with NZ journalists reveal a more nuanced relationship.
Australian unions, representing around 1.6 million workers, are about to get two new leaders. Here’s what changed in the past decade and the challenges ahead.
Let’s unpack how interest rates actually work. Then try the RBA’s quiz to see how well you understand the economy.
























