'It's heaps cheaper':The rise and rise of the car sharing economy

'It's heaps cheaper':The rise and rise of the car sharing economy

As car ownership declines,more people are turning to car sharing schemes to get around.

  • byJosh Dye

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Would you trust a robot to pick your clothes?

Would you trust a robot to pick your clothes?

Subscription services are growing in popularity but fashion boxes are still struggling. Why?

  • byMelissa Singer
'Instagram has made it hugely desirable':How the #vanlife phenomenon made campervans cool

'Instagram has made it hugely desirable':How the #vanlife phenomenon made campervans cool

There’s a new generation yearning to hit the road in their campervans and this time selfie sticks are on the packing list.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons
'Access to an infinite wardrobe'for work:Rent it

'Access to an infinite wardrobe'for work:Rent it

Forget forking out megabucks for a full wardrobe … these days,the smart money on staying fashion-forward is to hire,not buy.

  • bySharon Bradley
Sharing economy booms as Australians yearn for extra cash

Sharing economy booms as Australians yearn for extra cash

A recent survey estimates one in five Australian adults are turning to the sharing economy for additional income.

  • byNina Hendy
Global slowdown is becoming more intense - and no one knows why

Global slowdown is becoming more intense - and no one knows why

The weakness of post-crisis economic growth despite a decade of low interest rates and expansionary fiscal policies is a conundrum and has economists befuddled.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
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Rising inequality is hollowing out the Australian middle class
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Rising inequality is hollowing out the Australian middle class

The middle class is shrinking and Australians are losing their class mobility,reversing one of the most important social reforms of the 20th century.

  • byNigel Gladstone
'A beautiful concept':Canberra's shared resources mapped out

'A beautiful concept':Canberra's shared resources mapped out

A network of sharing across Canberra has been mapped out to help residents find things like little street libraries and large community gardens.

  • byBlake Foden
Handouts not answer to robot threat,says leading philanthropist

Handouts not answer to robot threat,says leading philanthropist

Philanthropist Michael Milken has urged governments not to consider a universal basic income as a solution to the automation of the workforce.

  • byJennifer Duke
Gig economy denounced as'evil'by Archbishop of Canterbury

Gig economy denounced as'evil'by Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury,the most senior cleric in the Church of England,denounced the gig economy as"evil"and accused Amazon of"leeching off"the UK.

  • byThomas Penny
Drought tourism:'Not a hand out,but a helping hand'

Drought tourism:'Not a hand out,but a helping hand'

Farmers often don't want charity,they want to earn more income. Some are opening their properties to campers keen to see the drought first hand,and sometimes lend a hand.

  • byJulie Power