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Why rents, not property prices, are best to assess housing supply and need-driven demand

  • Written by: Rachel Ong, Professor of Economics, School of Economics and Finance, Curtin University

If property prices are rising, it is commonly assumed we must be facing a shortage of supply relative to demand. So if we’re ever going to reduce housing affordability problems, we’re simply going to have to build our way out of it. After all, as anyone who’s sat in an introductory economics class would tell you, basic economics...

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From the First Fleet to Changi, Australia's pianos have a long history

  • Written by: Scott Davie, Piano tutor and Lecturer, Sydney Conservatorium Music, University of Sydney
From the First Fleet to Changi, Australia's pianos have a long historyThe first piano arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788. Shutterstock

Review: A Coveted Possession: The Rise and Fall of the Piano in Australia by Michael Atherton

In his recent book, A Coveted Possession, Michael Atherton traces the history of the piano in Australia. The book’s cover seems almost intent on giving the story away,...

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Lessons for Australia in the EU's algorithmic price war that ripped off consumers

  • Written by: Rob Nicholls, Senior lecturer in Business Law, UNSW
Lessons for Australia in the EU's algorithmic price war that ripped off consumers"Resale price maintenance" is illegal in most countries that have competition law.Shutterstock

The European Commission imposed fines of more than €110 million (AU$170 million) on Asus, Denon & Marantz, Philips and Pioneer this month. These consumer electronics manufacturers had prevented online retailers from selling below the recommended...

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Farmers experiencing drought-related stress need targeted support

  • Written by: Emma Austin, PhD Researcher, University of Newcastle
Farmers experiencing drought-related stress need targeted supportFarmers experiencing drought-related stress need personal, financial and social support.from www.shutterstock.com

For farmers, drought is a major source of stress. Their livelihoods and communities depend on the weather. To better support farmers and their families we need to better understand the impact of drought on them and their communities.

Our...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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