Australian Citizenship Day
Alex Dalland It is a ceremony that nearly 115,000 people attended last year, and for some people represents one of life's proudest moments. Tomorrow marks Australian Citizenship Day, a day commemorating the meaning and value of Australian citizenship within the...
Hornsby Shire’s Smallest Suburb Gets a Makeover
Alex Dalland It is Sydney's most northernmost suburb, one of its smallest and possibly one of its best kept secrets. But the town of Brooklyn, part of Hornsby Shire Council, is set to get a makeover as part of the Council's Brooklyn Master Improvement Plan. “Brooklyn...
Cinema Attendance Hits Record High
Alex Dalland If you think Netflix and internet streaming are wiping out movie theatres, think again. A research report released on Monday by Roy Morgan shows that cinema attendance has hit record highs in Australia – with 5.6 million Australians over the age of 14...
Recycling your coffee pods?
Alex Dalland When it comes to having coffee at home, Australians are turning away from granulated 'instant' coffee in droves – opting for barista quality brewing with the convenience of coffee 'pods', with an estimated 3 million consumed every day in Australia alone....
Independent Banks make Customers Happier
Alex Dalland If you bank with one of the big four, chances are you are probably more satisfied with them now than ever before – but you could be doing a lot better elsewhere. A survey across bank customers conducted by polling giant Roy Morgan found that customer...
“Put the Kettle On”: Tea consumption on the rise
Alex Dalland Australians are consuming more tea than ever, but the reasons might behind their doing so may surprise you. Tea has always been a staple in Australia, but according to market research group Roy Morgan 50 per cent of us drink at least one cup of tea a...
New study shows financial resilience linked to social capital
Juliana Kichkin A new study shows that two million Australians are under extreme financial stress and don’t have the resources to cope in increasingly difficult economic circumstances. Many young Australians find themselves in financial crisis, a new report warned,...
Smokers get a vote in Keep Australia Beautiful campaign
Alex Dalland This year's Keep Australia Beautiful week focuses on cigarette butts, with cigarette butts making up almost 45 per cent of litter according to the latest National Litter Index survey. However, rather than simply encouraging smokers to “do the right...
Are Australians becoming a nation of vegetarians?
Alex Dalland A country known for its thriving meat industry, Australians have always been known as lovers of meat, even topping the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation's list of the biggest meat eating countries in the world. But all this might be starting to change,...
Print media industry experiences surprising growth
Alex Dalland With industry experts long predicting the death of print media in all forms, new research from Roy Morgan suggests otherwise. A survey conducted by Roy Morgan earlier this month shows that readers of magazines are tending to opt for print titles over...
Aussies stay close to home as more Asian visitors arrive
Alex Dalland Australians are venturing abroad to our neighbours more now than ever before, and our closest neighbours have started to take a greater interest in us too – according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Ten years ago, the top three...
Sydney’s Nightlife Rebirth
Alex Dalland The Sydney Night-time Economy Roundtable has released an action plan filled with ideas that help revamp Sydney's nightlife scene. Ideas such as an app to deliver real-time suggestions on entertainment, extending all public transport options until 4am on...
