Markets
The Aussie farm has exploded in value, but why is that hurting some farmers?
A new study from The Conversation has found that when farm profits rise, farmland prices tend to increase as well....
Articles by The Conversation
Lifestyle
Why it might be time to tax the family home
Here, we serve some food for thought – the taxation of owner-occupied housing. This may seem distasteful, but there are...
Property
How landlords are getting around ‘no-grounds’ evictions in NSW with a massive loophole
The NSW government has created a loophole for so-called “renovictions” that is big enough to drive a ute through
Markets
If vapes are ‘banned’, why are there tobacco shops popping up everywhere?
In July 2024, the federal government banned the sale of recreational vapes nationwide. The only way to get one legally...
Politics
What happens now that Trump’s tariffs have finally kicked in?
Donald Trump’s new international trade tariffs have landed. Some are lower than others, some deals have been done, but overall...
Markets
Should Australia ‘ban’ YouTube? This is what the experts say
Restrictions are due to come into force in December this year, but are they even a good idea?
Politics
After yet another election, Tasmanians are left wondering what the point of it was
When the results firmed up a few hours after polling closed on Saturday, many Tasmanians would have been wondering, “what...
Politics
Parliament is back: here’s your refresher of who’s who in the zoo
Parliament is back in session. What will Albo do with that enormous majority of his? And why is he faced...
Lifestyle
Australia’s census system is about to get a big stress test, but do we still need it?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will roll out a large-scale census test next month. It comes at a time when...
Lifestyle
Timeline: Quitting alcohol? Here’s when you’ll start to feel the benefits
Even a day off alcohol makes a difference. Here's a timeline that maps the health benefits when you stop drinking.