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Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia

Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia

When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade

When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade

Bradford DeLong praises a recent Dan Davies book explaining why big, complex social systems so often go off the rails

Bradford DeLong praises a recent Dan Davies book explaining why big, complex social systems so often go off the rails

A market in search of a catalyst: Although gold's gains in 2024 have shone, it was driven by central bank buying. Western investors have been missing, Asian buyers have piled in

A market in search of a catalyst: Although gold's gains in 2024 have shone, it was driven by central bank buying. Western investors have been missing, Asian buyers have piled in

Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs – and the results could shape the legal future of generative AI

Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs – and the results could shape the legal future of generative AI

Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?

Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?

Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25

Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25

NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says

NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says

Auckland Council's chief economist says the city's Unitary Plan has delivered almost 12% more new housing in a period where the population rose only 5.4%

Auckland Council's chief economist says the city's Unitary Plan has delivered almost 12% more new housing in a period where the population rose only 5.4%

Peter Martin explains why he believes the Australian economy is about to turn up

Peter Martin explains why he believes the Australian economy is about to turn up

FAMNZ says finance and mortgage advisers are part of the solution for borrowers. 'As we provide first class service, act in our customers’ best interests, and lift our market share, the winners will be consumers'

FAMNZ says finance and mortgage advisers are part of the solution for borrowers. 'As we provide first class service, act in our customers’ best interests, and lift our market share, the winners will be consumers'

Big tech companies were open to online safety regulation – why did NZ’s government scrap the idea?

Big tech companies were open to online safety regulation – why did NZ’s government scrap the idea?

How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for Aussie households and industry?

How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for Aussie households and industry?

Given it’s now possible to invest in bitcoin on Australia’s largest stock exchange, Marta Khomyn asks if the crypto-asset is going mainstream

Given it’s now possible to invest in bitcoin on Australia’s largest stock exchange, Marta Khomyn asks if the crypto-asset is going mainstream

Resource management is always political – the Fast-track Approvals Bill is just honest about it, Jeffrey McNeill argues

Resource management is always political – the Fast-track Approvals Bill is just honest about it, Jeffrey McNeill argues

Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high, Stephen Bartos says

Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high, Stephen Bartos says

People are worried about the media using AI for stories of consequence, but less so for sports and entertainment

People are worried about the media using AI for stories of consequence, but less so for sports and entertainment

Anne Twomey says South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits

Anne Twomey says South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits

The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality, says the IMF

The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality, says the IMF

Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says

Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says

US dollar continues to cede ground in global foreign exchange reserves, but it remains the preeminent reserve currency

US dollar continues to cede ground in global foreign exchange reserves, but it remains the preeminent reserve currency

Ian Bremmer surveys the challenges and opportunities facing India after an unexpectedly close election

Ian Bremmer surveys the challenges and opportunities facing India after an unexpectedly close election

What are the functions of the modern university? Anthony Richardson offers seven answers for the government review

What are the functions of the modern university? Anthony Richardson offers seven answers for the government review

William Rhodes & Stuart Mackintosh warn that global forums and solutions will be among the biggest losers from a deepening superpower conflict

William Rhodes & Stuart Mackintosh warn that global forums and solutions will be among the biggest losers from a deepening superpower conflict

Dambisa Moyo warns that an easing of monetary policy could encourage excessive borrowing and risk-taking

Dambisa Moyo warns that an easing of monetary policy could encourage excessive borrowing and risk-taking