Media Release

Auction clearance rates fall

Across Australia’s capital cities, 1,882 auctions were held last week, 33.1% more than the previous week. The total was still 41.8% lower than the same week last year. This was the second consecutive week that […]

Education

Why are universities crying poor?

Universities are in crisis as spiralling costs and dwindling international student numbers force unis to cut costs. But it isn’t true, James Guthrie and Adam Lucas investigate. Michael West Media Since 2019, across Australia, vice-chancellors […]

Analysis

Gas takeaway

The 12th year of ATO corporate tax data shows progress, but gifting our vast offshore gas resources still leaves a foul stench. Jason Ward reports how big gas companies continue to take more than they […]

Media Release

Tough times for sellers

Australia’s spring housing market stalls as sales slump and selling times blow out to more than five weeks. Cotality Release Australia’s spring property market has failed to gain its usual momentum, with home sales down […]

Analysis

What could stop the data centre boom

The data centre boom in Australia and abroad faces five main risks: electricity and grid constraints, opaque debt financing, weaker-than-expected future revenues, community opposition, and concentrated supply chains. AMP Capital’s My Bui reports. My Bui […]

Analysis

Flaws in university governance exposed

Heads are already rolling after the NSW Legislative Council released its report into university governance, highlighting widespread transparency and accounting issues. Adam Lucas and James Guthrie report. Michael West Media Last week, former La Trobe […]

Analysis

Bond yields are going up

This year has seen a rising trend in bond yields with the US 30-year treasury bond yield reaching its highest in around two decades and the Australian Government’s 10-year bond yield rising to its highest […]

Analysis

Asia’s next growth story

Asia is home to more than half of humanity and a large share of global growth, trade, and innovation. Its diversity stretches from Pacific islands to China and India, from sophisticated financial centres to largely […]