Why are airlines simultaneously raising and slashing fares?
Despite rising fuel costs, major airlines are announcing millions of discounted airfares in attempt to increase bookings. An RMIT expert explains the complexities currently facing the market.
Evidence, not pressure, should guide drug policy decisions
Recent debate around harm‑reduction measures in Victoria has renewed focus on how drug policy decisions are made. This comes at a time with fatal overdoses reportedly at a ten‑year high and a decision by the Victorian government to not proceed with a second supervised injecting facility in Melbourne’s CBD. An RMIT expert explains.
AI shopping to shake up pricing in fashion retail
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape fashion retail by changing not only how consumers shop, but how prices are set and adjusted in real time. An RMIT expert explains how data‑driven pricing systems and AI‑powered shopping tools are transforming retail experiences.
Australia’s EV surge could signal shift in climate engagement
Electric vehicle sales are rising in Australia amid fuel price volatility, but this trend may also signal evolving consumer expectations around sustainability, innovation and environmental responsibility. An RMIT expert explains.
‘Vegan leather’ is not as sustainable as it sounds
As demand for ‘vegan leather’ grows, questions are emerging about its true environmental impact, with many products combining plant fibres and plastics that degrade quickly. RMIT experts say shoppers seeking sustainable options may instead be buying materials that add to waste and microplastic pollution.
Mobile coverage maps fall short for regional Australia, expert says
Australians living outside major cities have been over-promised mobile coverage that does not match reality, according to an RMIT telecommunications expert responding to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)’s mobile coverage map inquiry.
Reconsidering our food habits as climate and waste pressures grow
As climate change, population growth and ecological decline reshape how food is produced and consumed, finding solutions will require more than changing what we eat. RMIT experts say tackling food security, waste, packaging and climate risk depends on rethinking everyday food practices and the multiple systems they are a part of.
Card surcharge reforms welcomed in cash-light economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia will remove surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards, with reforms due to be implemented from October this year. An RMIT expert explains why this decision is validated in today’s financial climate.
