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Pilates and premiums: how young Australians are changing wellness
From rising health insurance spend to a Pilates boom, younger Australians are changing how they consider health priorities and where their wellness...
9 October 2026
Beyond cheaper housing: why regional Australia is offering young Australians more than a lifestyle change
A more diverse jobs market is changing the equation for younger Australians considering life beyond the capitals.
28 September 2026
How the next generation could reshape Australian agriculture
An ageing agricultural workforce needs more young Australians to enter the sector. The next generation says attracting more means opening more path...
17 September 2026
What does a $95,000 salary buy a young Australian today?
From cost-of-living pressures to first-home ambitions, CommBank economist Harry Ottley explores the financial choices facing young professionals.
15 September 2026
Australia’s changing menus among the forces reshaping farming
From imported fertiliser and diesel to shoppers trading down at the supermarket, CommBank Chief Economist Luke Yeaman explains what a more volatile...
10 September 2026
Households to bear the brunt of sluggish productivity
The Reserve Bank now expects labour productivity to shrink 0.5% in 2026, down from 0.2% growth.
12 August 2026