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The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety

Written by Ivis García, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University

Picture this: You’re looking to buy a place to live, and you have two options.

Option A is a beautiful home in California near good schools and job opportunities. But it goes for nearly a million dollars – the median California home sells for US$906,500 – and you’d be paying a mortgage that’s risen 82% since January...

Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy
With fuel prices staying high, the federal government has announced a halving of the fuel excise for three months. This will …
Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?
Consumer group Choice found some chocolate treats, like these Easter eggs, have become smaller and more expensive since last …
‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up
With petrol and diesel prices soaring, we’re hearing more reports of alleged fuel thefts from petrol stations, farms, t…
War could add an extra 5% to prices in Australia – but there’s one sector that shields the economy
A drawn-out war in the Middle East could add an extra 5% to existing inflation in Australia, our new modelling shows.We looke…
Compulsory super is higher than ever at 12%. But cutting it would hurt low-paid workers most
Unsplash, Canva, The Conversation, CC BY-NCA central element of Australia’s superannuation system is the superannuation…
A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order
Getty ImagesWith the global rules-based order collapsing, the United Nations faces an existential crisis as the United States…

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…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Wage Price Index data: Industry disparities call for increased employee support
Despite reports of an easing labour market in Australia, cost-of-living pressures are biting. In fact, Reward Gateway’s latest data found the cost of living negatively impacts work life for over…
Higher prices have hit most people but homeowners have felt it harder than renters
This article is part of The Conversation’s series examining Australia’s cost of living crisis. Read the other articles in the series here.Cost of living pressures are acute for some, but…
The fundamentals for fostering social cohesion in smaller workplaces
Social cohesion within the workplace is identified as the strength and extent of which interpersonal connection resides among the individuals within a team. This interpersonal bond is vital to supporting…

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Most job seekers spend 11 to 14 hours per week on applications and still hear nothing back. That's not a motivation problem. That's a process proble...

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), ANZ’s leading AI-enabled small business marketing software platform provider, marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with a bu...

The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety

Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?

‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up

War could add an extra 5% to prices in Australia – but there’s one sector that shields the economy

Compulsory super is higher than ever at 12%. But cutting it would hurt low-paid workers most

A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Wage Price Index data: Industry disparities call for increased employee support

Higher prices have hit most people but homeowners have felt it harder than renters

The fundamentals for fostering social cohesion in smaller workplaces

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security