Echoes of pandemic as freight woes lift consumer prices
Australians could be forced to spend more on items ranging from confectionery to luxury items and medical goods as a result of global shipping issues.
demographics
The city exodus continues two years after lockdowns
The rate of people moving from the cities to the regions continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels, showing the escape to the country is no short-lived trend.
Australians leaving NSW in droves for WA and Queensland
More Australians are leaving NSW to live interstate than any other state or territory with 121,071 mostly young people leaving last year alone.
Aussie professor earns global equity post
An Australian has been entrusted by the United Nations to tackle inequalities that affect millions world wide, including being locked out of education.
Study identifies youth self-harm clusters
The Australian Youth Self-Harm Atlas has identified worrying clusters and how triggering factors vary in each region and state.
Jobs lure workers from cities to regions
Demand for workers is attracting people from Australia's cities to its regions, but housing shortages threaten to stifle the country's growth potential.