The ripple effects of Middle East conflict on Australian imports
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating ripple effects across global supply chains, particularly impacting fuel supply in Australia. An RMIT expert explains how disruptions to energy, shipping and key inputs are beginning to place pressure on other imported goods and prices.
Easter treats costing more? The rising price of chocolate in Australia
Australian shoppers are facing higher prices on chocolate in the lead‑up to Easter with reports of noticeable increases across shelves. An RMIT supply chain expert unpacks the complex and ever-changing reasons behind increased prices.
NAPLAN season – how parents can support children without adding pressure
As NAPLAN testing begins across Australia, many families feel pressure around how they should prepare their children. An RMIT education expert encourages parents to focus less on performance and more on emotional support.
Money lessons to teach your children at every age
Financial literacy is a commonly overlooked life skill, though it plays a crucial role in shaping children’s future decisions from their first car to planning for retirement. An RMIT expert shares age‑appropriate concepts and practical ways parents and carers can build money skills from childhood through to early adulthood.
