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Take care when examining the economic impact of fires. GDP doesn't tell the full story

Written by Janine Dixon, Economist at Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University

It is possible to calculate the impact impact of fires, but not using GDP.Shutterstock/Andrew Brownbilll/AAP

Estimates of the economic damage caused by the bushfires are rolling in, some of them big and some unprecedented, as is the scale of the fires themselves.

These types of estimates will be refined and used to make – or break – the...

Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisis
Global oil markets have reacted swiftly to escalating tensions in the Middle East as the United States and Israel continue th…
Why doesn’t travel insurance cover war?
You might think it was exactly the kind of scenario you’d buy travel insurance for in the first place. A major, unfores…
Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight
Travellers are being advised not to cancel their tickets for flights through the Middle East and check with their airlines, a…
Australia’s gender pay gap is narrowing – and the public spotlight seems to be helping
Since 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has been publishing the gender pay gaps of Australia’s largest …
Reduce Your Operating Costs with 5 Strategies
At a Glance Operating costs, including day-to-day expenses such as wages, rent, utilities, and administration, can directl…
One street tree can boost Sydney house prices by $30,000 – or cost $70,000 if it’s too close: new study
Canva, The Conversation, CC BY-NCA single street tree can potentially increase an average Sydney house price by A$30,000, our…

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…

Validity Launches 2022 State of CRM Data Health Report, Finds Data Confidence Does Not Match Reality
Today Validity, the leading provider of data quality and email marketing success solutions, released the findings of its new 2022 State of CRM Data Health Report. Over 1,200 CRM users…
How Important Is a Good Security System for Your Property’s Safety
Our primal instinct is to protect ourselves and our family – from the beginning of time until this day. The means for protection have changed over time, but the needs…
INVNT™, PART OF [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™, IS BRINGING XEROCON, THE ‘COACHELLA FOR ACCOUNTANTS’ EVENT TO SYDNEY
On the 7th and 8th of September, The Xero APAC community will have the opportunity to experience Xerocon, the ultimate customer event showcasing the latest and greatest in Xero and…

AIIMS Group and AdVisible merge

Two of Australia’s most established independent agencies unite, creating marketing powerhouse backed by three decades of combined experience ...

Block's layoffs are a design win. Here's why

We spend millions designing features that save users 30 seconds. Block just saved thousands of employees 40 hours a week. That's not a crisis. That's...

Why I Decided to Build a Better Way to Build Homes

Why does building a home still feel like stepping into the unknown? In an industry where costs blow out and decisions come too late, certainty has...

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

The company has also launched its developer API to empower creators and builders to integrate AI into their workflows SYDNEY, Australia – 19 Febr...

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

Psychological injury is now one of the most expensive categories of workers compensation claims in Australia, with Safe Work Australia reporting t...

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Australia’s small businesses are powering ahead with optimism, resilience and discipline, however, mounting pressures on costs, wellbeing and cons...

Take care when examining the economic impact of fires. GDP doesn't tell the full story

Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisis

Why doesn’t travel insurance cover war?

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Australia’s gender pay gap is narrowing – and the public spotlight seems to be helping

Reduce Your Operating Costs with 5 Strategies

One street tree can boost Sydney house prices by $30,000 – or cost $70,000 if it’s too close: new study

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Validity Launches 2022 State of CRM Data Health Report, Finds Data Confidence Does Not Match Reality

How Important Is a Good Security System for Your Property’s Safety

INVNT™, PART OF [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™, IS BRINGING XEROCON, THE ‘COACHELLA FOR ACCOUNTANTS’ EVENT TO SYDNEY

AIIMS Group and AdVisible merge

Block's layoffs are a design win. Here's why

Why I Decided to Build a Better Way to Build Homes

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

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