Wake-up call: coffee prices on the rise
For 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,…
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Health longevity: finding the right balance
In 2025, the global fascination with health longevity continues to accelerate. High-profile biohackers and wellness influencers are leading the charge, while billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman are investing…
Continue reading2025 global trends: will AI, crypto, and sustainability stay in the spotlight?
As we enter 2025, the global landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, shaped by technological breakthroughs, financial transformations, and environmental challenges. This analysis examines key global trends from…
Continue readingReshaping Digital Boundaries: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
In an unprecedented move, Australia has enacted legislation banning social media access for individuals under 16, marking a landmark intervention in youth digital protection. The policy, which will come into…
Continue readinghousing market cooling: how it’s affecting you today
Over 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 readingSeptember 2024 VFACTS: limping towards the finish line
As we close out the third quarter of 2024, the Australian new vehicle market has posted another 10% year-on-year decline, continuing the downward trend seen over recent months. Despite the…
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So far in my career, I have spent an estimated 7,900 hours in the workplace. Given that, it makes sense to want a workplace where you can enjoy not only…
Continue readingHuman Insights Conference 2024: An Insightful and Inspiring Future
The Research Society’s 2024 Human Insights Conference, held in Sydney, brought together the industry for two days of insight sharing and future gazing on the rapidly evolving market research industry….
Continue readingNurturing critical thinkers: Shaping Our Industry’s Future
The future of our industry hinges on the successful development of younger generations to be critical thinkers, but we’re still struggling to consistently deliver this. I had the privilege of…
Continue readingAugust 2024 VFACTS: toyota strong as market dips
August 2024 VFACTs marked a significant moment in the Australian automotive industry, with 98,238 units sold, for a 10.6% decline on last year’s 109,966 vehicles. While this initially suggest a…
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