the cost of keeping man’s best friend
Australians love their pets, but as the cost of living continues to rise, many are reconsidering their pet related expenses. According to research commissioned by health fund HCF, 4 in…
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Examining the use of pharmaceutical interventions in weight management in Australia
In our ongoing series on body image and weight issues in Australia, we delve deeper into the use of pharmaceutical interventions like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The GLP1 agonist class of…
Continue readinghealth hazards on TikTok: medical experts caution young Australians
With endless information only a swipe up away, young Australians face a crucial challenge in discerning the credibility of health advice on social media platforms like TikTok. With 51% of young Australians…
Continue readingfrom urban streets to outback: ford and toyota’s duel in the australian market
In the Australian automotive landscape, the real showdown isn’t Ford versus Ferrari at Le Mans, but rather Ford versus Toyota—a rivalry that impacts the daily lives of consumers much more…
Continue readingSMEs in holding pattern amid interest rate speculation
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest findings from the Fifth Quadrant SME Sentiment Tracker reveal a slight weakening in year-on-year revenue, with 34% of SMEs…
Continue readingApril 2024 VFACTS: signaling a new normal in Australian auto sales?
April’s automotive sales have broken the streak, dipping below 100,000 units for the first time this year. Despite this dip, the 97,202 new vehicle sales this month still significantly outpace…
Continue readingthe data behind Australia’s labour market: a closer look at post-pandemic recovery
Over the past three and a half years, we have been monitoring a comprehensive set of Australian economic indicators. This data, encompassing real estate, construction, automotive, employment, and retail sectors,…
Continue readingcruising into tomorrow: navigating generational shifts in car buying
Another month, another record set in terms of new vehicle sales. While we are seeing some brands moving into a surplus situation, that isn’t yet impacting sales volumes with Australia…
Continue readingthe weight struggle: Australia’s battle with weight management
Overweight and obesity rates have been steadily climbing in Australia, reflecting a broader global trend. According to data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the proportion of adults…
Continue readingMarch 2024 VFACTS: new records set as Australian automotive market booms
In March there were 109,647 new vehicles delivered, continuing the strong start to the calendar year. This marks a significant 12.7% growth on last year’s March number, which just failed…
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