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Aussie Primary Industries – Labour Shortages & Tarriff Threats

December 16th, 2020

Australia’s primary industries are going through turmoil on multiple fronts, with low migration numbers keeping foreign workers away and ongoing trade disputes with China becoming an all-out war. Multiple industries are feeling the pressure, including beef, wheat, barley, wine, and fruit growers across the country. Australian honey, fruit, and dairy producers are also on high alert over potential tariffs, and […]

Average First Home Buyer Age Rises

December 14th, 2020

The average age of first-time property buyers continues to rise in Australia. It’s increasingly rare for couples in their 20s to snap up their first home, with the average Aussie well into their 30s by the time they get a mortgage. This puts Australia near the bottom of the list compared with other nations, with Aussie first-home owners slightly older […]

How Much Meat is Ideal

December 7th, 2020

In a modern world saturated with information, confusion, and endless goodwill, knowing what to eat can seem like a major challenge. When it comes to dietary advice, there’s nothing more polarising than red meat, with some people advocating meat-centred diets and others recommending almost no consumption at all. Let’s take a look at current healthcare advice on red meat consumption […]

Famous Private Islands

December 4th, 2020

There’s nothing like relaxing on a tropical island, swimming through pristine waters, and letting the worries of the world fade away in the cool breeze. For most of us, island holiday life is very much a communal affair, with the vast majority of small islands owned by large resorts or shared by multiple citizens. There are lots of private islands […]

Household Density around the World

December 1st, 2020

Household density around the world is widely dependent on where you live, with global differences highlighted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Household type also differs widely between nations and cities, from solo households to nuclear families and extended family groups. Let’s take a look at household density rates in different countries, and try to understand the size and […]