Cash is back as we head into sales season
Australia's October 1 card surcharge ban is reshaping how consumers think about money and spending – especially heading into peak summer sales season. An RMIT expert explains the impact this could have on how consumers approach spending.
Should governments regulate supermarkets or run them?
The Green Institute has proposed establishing a publicly owned supermarket chain to challenge the dominance of Coles and Woolworths. An RMIT expert says increasing competition would be a more effective way to reduce grocery prices than having governments enter the retail market.
Australia's clean energy transition is creating a new waste challenge
Australia is accelerating its transition to a low-carbon future with electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and other renewable energy technologies becoming a part of everyday life. But what happens when these products reach the end of their useful life? RMIT experts discuss the growing need to better manage clean energy waste and support a circular economy.
Victoria to reap the benefits of an all-interstate AFL Grand Final
For just the second time since the introduction of the Victorian Grand Final eve public holiday in 2015, the AFL’s showpiece match will feature two teams from outside of Victoria. An RMIT expert explains the economic boost of having two interstate teams contest the Grand Final, and considers the effectiveness of this Friday’s public holiday.
