Fertiliser costs are soaring amid war in the Middle East. Will your grocery bill follow?David Ubilava, University of Sydney
How Australia and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas, where cows make the only ‘milk’Heather Bray, The University of Western Australia
Even if Australians won an extra week of leave, we’d need to make sure they could take itShae McCrystal, University of Sydney
Australian economy picks up speed, but managing inflation and rates is getting harderStephen Bartos, University of Canberra and John Hawkins, University of Canberra
Australia’s gender pay gap is narrowing – and the public spotlight seems to be helpingLeonora Risse, Queensland University of Technology
Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisisStella Huangfu, University of Sydney
What oil, stocks and bonds are telling us about the Iran conflict and how long it might lastDaniele D'Alvia, Queen Mary University of London
Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flightNatasha Heap, University of Southern Queensland
New study finds 6 types of ‘discouraged’ workers in Australia – and why they stop job-huntingSora Lee, La Trobe University
China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivityMarina Yue Zhang, University of Technology Sydney
Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continuesFelicity Deane, Queensland University of Technology
As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choicesNaoise McDonagh, Edith Cowan University
Why Commonwealth Bank’s $1 billion suspected loan fraud should change how we bank and do businessToby Walsh, UNSW Sydney
High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?Philip Laird, University of Wollongong
Does ‘free’ shipping really exist? An expert shares the marketing tricks you need to knowAdrian R. Camilleri, University of Technology Sydney
The Coalition has proposed vouchers for nannies or child care. It raises more questions than answersVictoria Whitington, Adelaide University
Indigenous businesses are losing millions to fraudulent firms. We need stronger oversightGaala Watson, The University of Queensland
What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?Laura de Zwaan, Queensland University of Technology
One street tree can boost Sydney house prices by $30,000 – or cost $70,000 if it’s too close: new studySong Shi, University of Technology Sydney
Australia plans to sell off defence land to developers – but could it deliver homes instead?Katherine Sundermann, Monash University
55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls shortHal Pawson, UNSW Sydney
If you live in public housing, what rights do you have to stay in your home?Bill Swannie, Australian Catholic University
What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?Luke Hartigan, University of Sydney
Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest ratesLuke Hartigan, University of Sydney
Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?John Hawkins, University of Canberra and Tesfaye Gebremedhin, University of Canberra
What is a company financial statement? How can it help you spot good or bad investments?Michelle Cull, Western Sydney University and Ushi Ghoorah, Western Sydney University
Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not lessCelina McEwen, University of Technology Sydney; Alison Pullen, Macquarie University, and Carl Rhodes, University of Technology Sydney
A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigsKerry Brown, Edith Cowan University
‘I feel I’m making a difference’: how Blak women are working to build safer workplacesSharlene Leroy-Dyer, The University of Queensland
Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices: studyLibby (Elizabeth) Sander, Bond University
Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research saysLukasz Swiatek, UNSW Sydney
Back to school: what are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?Angel Zhong, RMIT University
Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later billsAngelique Nadia Sweetman McInnes, CQUniversity Australia
Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explainsKatharine Kemp, UNSW Sydney
Scammers won’t take a break over Christmas. Here’s how to make a plan with your family to stay safeCassandra Cross, Queensland University of Technology
