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The big lesson from Opal Tower is that badly built apartments aren't only an issue for residents

Written by Laura Crommelin, Research Lecturer, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW

The saga of Opal Tower, the 36-storey Sydney apartment building evacuated on Christmas Eve after frightening cracking, has helped to expose the deep cracks in Australia’s approach to building apartments.

An interim engineering assessment released yesterday indicates concrete panels cracked due to their manufacture and assembly deviating from...

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
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Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?
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Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print
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This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today
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Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks
Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, today Australian Prime Mi…

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…

At 2.7%, Australian inflation is back within the RBA zone. Here’s why that matters
Jeremy Ng/ShutterstockA closely watched measure of Australian inflation dived in the month of August, plunging from 3.5% in July to just 2.7%.The dip below 3% puts the monthly measure of…
The embarrassingly easy, tax-free way for Australia to cut the cost of electric cars
STRMX/APPrime Minister Scott Morrison says he wants to keep prices down. Without his party in power, “you’re going to see petrol prices go up, you’re going to see electricity prices…
Killing off the building watchdog may not be the win unionists want
Australia’s controversial building industry watchdog is earmarked for the chopping block. But federal industrial relations minister Tony Burke has started by pulling a few of its teeth.He’s used his ministerial…

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 big lesson from Opal Tower is that badly built apartments aren't only an issue for residents

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

Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?

Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print

This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today

Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

At 2.7%, Australian inflation is back within the RBA zone. Here’s why that matters

The embarrassingly easy, tax-free way for Australia to cut the cost of electric cars

Killing off the building watchdog may not be the win unionists want

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