top food trends 2024: what is australia cooking?
In the Top Food Trends of 2024, Australians have rediscovered their love for home cooking. This shift has led to a greater investment in culinary skills and wellness, with many…
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vehicle reliability: age, origin, and cost – what the data reveals
In a world where time and money are increasingly precious, vehicle reliability isn’t just a preference—it’s a necessity. Understanding how reliability varies across different factors like age and country of…
Continue readingantimicrobial resistance in australia
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis, and Australia is not immune to its effects. As bacteria evolve to resist antibiotics, common infections become harder to treat, posing significant…
Continue readingjuly 2024 VFACTS: toyota rolls on
July 2024 marked another pivotal month for the Australian automotive industry, with the latest VFACTS sales data revealing significant shifts in consumer preferences and market dynamics. The market again cracked…
Continue readingSME growth aspirations on hold as revenues slide
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest edition of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker shows ongoing downward pressure on revenues, with 40% of businesses reporting lower…
Continue readingthe financial struggles of Australians
Recent data from the Fifth Quadrant Consumer Omnibus highlights the significant financial hardships faced by Australians, with 37% struggling to meet household expenses and 10% unable to pay all their…
Continue readingthe AI-Robotic revolution in business
In an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting market dynamics, businesses across all sectors must prepare for significant transformation and disruption. At a recent industry conference, I presented a…
Continue readingforecasting the Australian car parc
As the first half of the year ends, it’s a good time to reflect on the changes we’re seeing in the automotive market, and how these might play out through…
Continue readingpowering tomorrow: the renewable energy revolution
Renewable energy is experiencing a transformative phase worldwide, with unprecedented investments, technological advancements, and policy shifts driving the sector forward. As nations strive to meet climate goals and reduce dependency…
Continue readingjune 2024 VFACTS: the beginning of the end?
Australia has reached the midpoint of the year, and has recorded another strong sales figure, with 119,659 new vehicles delivered in June. We are however seeing conflicting trends across the…
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