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19 October 2020 - Which City has the Cheapest Homes

Australian property prices continue to fluctuate in response to global economic challenges and local pandemic conditions. Capital city and regional prices have been revealed for September, with Melbourne housing values largely subdued and other states performing better than expected. There is a sharp discrepancy between relative value and growth in some locations, as different Australian cities wake from their slumber at a vastly different pace.

16 October 2020 - What Low Migration Means for the Economy

Australia has always been a land of migration - a place where people come to dream big and work hard for a brighter future. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rewrite the Australian story, however, with international borders mostly closed and migration-based economic growth severely disrupted both now and into the future. Australia's economic prosperity can no longer rely on population growth as a key driver, as demographics change and the nation gets smaller and less connected to the rest of the world.   

14 October 2020 - Medical Apps on the Rise

COVID-19 has changed everything in 2020, with social distancing, isolation, and lockdowns the new normal for millions of people around the world. Placed front-and-centre in this global crisis, the healthcare sector continues to evolve to meet the numerous challenges posed by the pandemic. Remote medical apps and self-monitoring services represent a new and exciting development, as COVID and healthcare patients around the world continue to get the help they need at home.

12 October 2020 - Returning to the Moon

Man first went to the moon in 1969, and the Apollo lunar flights ended way back in 1972. Over the last 48 years, there has been little interest in going back to the moon, with money and politics mostly responsible for the lack of ambition. All that is about to change, however, with the NASA Artemis Plan focused on putting men and women back on the moon in 2024. This time around could be very different, as key commercial and international partnerships define the scope and scale of the next phase of space exploration.

6 October 2020 - The Next Generation of Household Gaming

The next generation of household gaming is almost here, with both Microsoft and Sony set to drop their new consoles after a very long wait. The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 are set to launch by the end of the year, as keen gamers do their research and save their funds in anticipation. There’s a lot of things to factor in when making your decision, from power and storage space to hardware preferences, subscriptions, and game exclusives. Let's take a look at the Xbox Series X and PS5 and what it means for your Christmas budget. 

 

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