The Australian Medical Association’s (AMA) latest Public Hospital Report Card paints a less than rosy picture of Australia’s public healthcare system. While some short-term improvements are evident, the broader trend…
Continue readingFor many, coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s a daily ritual, a source of energy, and a social staple. Australia’s coffee culture is considered one of the world’s finest,…
Continue readingAustralia’s Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) market remained resilient in 2024, with 51,306 units sold (just 466 fewer than in 2023), highlighting the ongoing demand for freight services in the Australian…
Continue readingThe Australian automotive market has started 2025 strongly, with new vehicle sales data sourced from the FCAI’s VFACTS report and EVC’s Vehicle Sales Report recording 87,625 vehicles sold for the…
Continue reading2024: A Landmark Year for Cryptocurrency The long-awaited approvals for Bitcoin SPOT ETFs arrived in January, followed by SPOT ETF Options in October, ushering in a new era of mainstream…
Continue readingAustralia’s automotive market continued to evolve in 2024, driving continued uncertainty about how its future will unroll. While Australia’s car sales rose slightly to 1,185,982 units (up from 1,165,008 in…
Continue readingAustralia’s EV market in 2024 was anything but predictable. While early projections suggested a continued surge in battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption, the reality told a more nuanced story. Instead…
Continue readingThe Australian automotive market in November 2024 showcased a mix of challenges and opportunities as the industry nears its projected annual sales target of 1.2 million units. Current estimates place…
Continue readingOver the past four years, we have tracked a series of key economic indicators in the Fifth Quadrant Economic Playbook, offering a comprehensive view of trends across the real estate,…
Continue readingOctober 2024 VFACTs saw steady performance in Australia’s new vehicle market, closing the month with 99,969 units sold – nearly matching September’s 99,881 units. This stability is noteworthy, as October…
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