RMIT and Scape by The Living Company announce landmark development above State Library Station
RMIT University and Scape (part of The Living Company) have announced one of the most significant investments in Melbourne, committing more than $270 million combined to establish the State Library Exchange.
Why Meta’s settlement is a commercial win for the social media giant
Meta will pay $23 billion after a landmark court battle this week over teen addiction. An RMIT expert says Meta’s settlement mirrors the defensive strategies used by big tobacco in the late 1990s to protect core business models and neutralise existential regulatory threats.
Perceptions and policies around homelessness and community safety
Victoria’s new Premier Ben Carroll this month appointed the State’s first ever Minister for Homelessness. This announcement came a week before the Federal government announced $300 million to build 520 homes across Australia. An RMIT expert unpacks the importance of keeping homelessness on the policy agenda.
Why Europe is banning the destruction of brand‑new clothes and what Australia can learn
Every year, tens of thousands of tonnes of unworn clothing are destroyed – burned, slashed or buried – as part of routine retail practice. New EU rules have now banned the destruction of unsold garments, forcing brands to rethink how they manage excess stock.
