In August, New Zealand's central bank suddenly had to begin cutting as the economy plunged into recession. Many global counterparts have begun asking: Could we be next?
Community gardens offer free produce — and a chance to learn new skills — as rising costs bite
With the cost of lettuce and other vegetables on the rise, community gardens could be the answer many Australians have been searching for.
Photo shows Two men and two women look at a raised vegetable gardenTown trades cash for dirt in creative currency experiment
Castlemaine artists have fired and circulated $10,000 worth of "clay coins" into their town's economy in a move that is being backed by local businesses.
Photo shows coins made out of clay with 1 and 5's on them, with a wattle print on the back.Shujahat has a graduate degree in a booming global sector, but he just can't find a local job
Recent graduates are struggling to find jobs in the Northern Territory's technology sector, but experts say now is the time to develop.
Photo shows A man stands with his arms folded in front of a building.Once the purview of poor students, these women are returning to share-house living
Once the purview of poor students, more adults are making a return to collaborative living in a bid to keep costs down and build community.
Photo shows Three women smile in front of a board showing a development plan.Scott Morrison finds himself in a jam with Emmanuel Macron over sunken sub contract
French President Emmanuel Macron's revenge on Scott Morrison for dumping a French submarine contract is to give the Prime Minister's political enemies a killer line on his credibility and trust, writes Andrew Probyn.
Photo shows A photo of French President Macron, who's wearing a mask, and Scott Morrison with his hand on Macron's shoulder.How Uber's '$8 billion Dutch tax shelter' could see its 'profits shifted to the Netherlands for decades to come'
Uber Australia's latest financial accounts show revenue flowing offshore, while also revealing an $81.5 million payroll tax bill.
Photo shows A photo of the Fearless Girl statue facing an Uber logo on the New York Stock Exchange building.Racism is costing the Australian economy billions, say these researchers
Would Australia be richer without racism? Researchers say "yes".
Photo shows A wide shot of a light, open-plan office space in which many chairs are empty, and other people sit at computer screens.Many cities use shared e-scooters but Gold Coast says safety first
The Gold Coast mayor has maintained his opposition to allowing an e-scooter sharing scheme despite new research suggesting there's benefits for tourism and congestion.
Photo shows A woman rides a Lime e-scooter.These are the common tax time deductions the ATO is watching closely
As millions of Australians prepare for tax time, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning people against making unsubstantiated deductions.
Photo shows Various denominations of notes of Australian money.Gold Coast, Queenstown hope sisterly love will revive COVID-ravaged holiday hotspots
The mayors of the Gold Coast and Queenstown are eyeing a sister-city plan to revive their hard-hit tourism industries — but what exactly does that mean for Aussie travellers?
Photo shows A cityscape with a large mountain range in the distanceHow to rid yourself of 2020, in an environmentally responsible way
If a new year means a big clean-out, here are some important points to get started.
Photo shows A woman smiles at a man'Single largest local government loss in national history': Council faces financial ruin
The blame game begins as the Central Coast Council's budget deficit balloons to $89 million amid allegations of financial mismanagement.
Photo shows A black and white photo of the Central Coast Council sign with leaves blocking parts of it