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Fifth Quadrant Happiness Index slips as pressure moves beyond the wallet

Why is happiness declining in Australia in 2026 and what does the shift mean for businesses and brands? Australians’ overall happiness has softened in 2026, with pressure extending beyond financial…

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The one-salary test for AI apps: What’s the real ROI?

Can AI apps help businesses increase productivity without adding more staff? AI apps are changing how businesses think about productivity, hiring and software ROI. For years, software was treated as…

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The household energy squeeze: Are consumers being rewarded for powering the transition?

Are Australian households being fairly rewarded for helping power the energy transition? In our previous blog, “What 50% renewables means for Australia’s electricity system” we explored how Australia’s electricity system…

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Is half your strategy missing?

At its core, strategy is the answer to two questions: where to play, and how to win. In B2B industrial markets, where supplier relationships often run for years, procurement cycles…

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Australians trust AI with their time. Not their money

The adoption gap between AI in daily life and AI in financial decisions has less to do with capability than with accountability. Colonial First State recently commissioned research showing that…

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The hidden reality of male confidence

Australian men are sitting at 63 out of 100 when it comes to overall confidence. If your phone battery was at 63%, you’d be looking for a charger. That’s where…

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The pessimism paradox: Why Australia’s wealthiest generation doesn’t feel secure

Generation X is now Australia’s wealthiest generation, holding more wealth in property and shares than any other generation in Australia. According to the latest KPMG analysis, Gen X households have…

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Navigating access to care when living with chronic illness

Access pressures in Australia’s healthcare system are most visible among people living with chronic illness. Using a narrower definition of selected chronic conditions, including common and clinically significant diseases, ABS…

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Supply chain volatility is permanent

The World Economic Forum’s January 2026 Global Value Chains Outlook delivered a blunt message: Supply Chain Volatility is now permanent. Supply chain resilience in Australia and globally is no longer…

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How AI and regulation will shape Australian medtech

The Australian medtech sector faces a defining challenge: AI innovation moves in weeks while regulatory approval takes years. The TGA’s recent AI review confirms what industry has long suspected. Existing…

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