Finance

Politics & Society

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Special Report

Many Australians are happy in love – but will it stay this way?

The annual HILDA Survey finds most couples rate their partnerships highly, but financial stress takes a heavier toll than anything else

Politics & Society

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Special Report

Young Australians are the only age group whose thinking scores are falling

New HILDA Survey data shows cognitive and financial literacy scores falling among Australians aged 15 to 24. What's driving it, and can schools and parents help?

Politics & Society

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Analysis

A fairer world without destroying the planet? It's possible

Imagine a future where everyone has enough, on a planet that stays liveable. A new report makes a compelling case it's within reach

Business & Economics

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Analysis

The world’s financial system is highly vulnerable to Trumpism

The economic and financial impacts of Trump’s program are starting to become clear with potentially dangerous consequences well beyond the US

Business & Economics

Seven common myths about modern money

Money is important but widely misunderstood. Here are seven hard-to-bust misconceptions about modern money that might surprise you

Business & Economics

Money may make the world go round, but what is it exactly?

Why do we need to talk accurately about money? Because understanding it means we can all hold governments and banks to account

Environment

Crunch time at COP 29 requires a new deal

Dubbed the ‘Finance COP’, the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties needs to set a positive vision matched with capital and action to meet sustainability goals

Business & Economics

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Opinion

People or planet? We must invest in both for a sustainable future

Environmental and social issues need to be considered together for sustainable finance reforms to contribute positively to the wellbeing of the planet and its people

Environment

COP28 wrap up: Some positives but fossil fuel phase out remains elusive

PhD students working in climate-related research give their reflections on the COP28 climate change conference

Business & Economics

Getting the right money on the right terms at COP28

When financial investors come together to contribute to blended finance options for climate change, it can amount to much more than money