Category Archives: TL

A decade of data: exporting through change in the pacific

Ten years is a long time. It’s long enough to build robust businesses, long enough to face unprecedented disruption, and long enough to adapt to a rapidly evolving global economy….

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How DNA could solve the world’s data crisis

the data crisis Since 2010, the world has been facing a growing data crisis, with the amount of digital data produced globally far outpacing our ability to store it. Recent…

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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…

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2025 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…

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Reshaping 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…

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housing 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,…

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September 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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Culture at Fifth Quadrant

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…

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Human 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….

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