Business News

New climate report warns property prices face a $611 billion hit. What does that mean?

Written by Ehsan Noroozinejad, Senior Researcher and Sustainable Future Lead, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University

Climate risks are hitting where Australians feel it most: at home.

One of the headline-grabbing figures in a new climate risk assessment was that Australian property values could take a A$611 billion hit by 2050, under a 3°C warming scenario.

That level of warming is something Australia needs plan for. As a new National Adaptation Plan, also...

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut
There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recent days calling on the Australian government to reduce spending. Tho…
What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor
Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels, CC BYTeeth are one of the most visible markers of poverty: structural circumstances that are individua…
News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?
When the World Wide Web went live in the early 1990s, its founders hoped it would be a space for anyone to share information …
What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% on Tuesday, the decision was …
Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer
Declan Young/UnsplashAustralia is an energy superpower. We have abundant natural resources, high average incomes and one of t…
RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, adding to pressure on households an…

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…

Why Location Matters When Buying Land
Buying land is a great achievement and desire for many. Owning land means you’ll have somewhere to build a home, farm, invest or perform other purposes. However, you must consider various…
There's never been a better time for Australia to embrace the 4-day week
ShutterstockThe disruption of the COVID pandemic has led many of us to reconsider our relationship to work, as well as our spending priorities. Some are eager to return to pre-pandemic…
Australians still feeling pain in the hip-pocket but there are positive signs of growth ahead
Pintira18/ShutterstockAustralia’s economic growth remains in the slow lane, at only 0.3% for the September quarter, keeping Australia close to recession territory.However, the national accounts data released on Wednesday by the…

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

A year after wage theft reforms came into effect, Australian businesses have increased their focus on payroll compliance, but confidence in pay accu...

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

New climate report warns property prices face a $611 billion hit. What does that mean?

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Why Location Matters When Buying Land

There's never been a better time for Australia to embrace the 4-day week

Australians still feeling pain in the hip-pocket but there are positive signs of growth ahead

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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