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Research looks at potential for community wealth building in Australia

The study says action is needed to tackle wealth and inequality, which is 'widening, creating fissures…

Revenues rise 8.4% for Australia’s co-op and mutual sector

The largest co-op is grain handler CBH, which recorded a 24% jump in turnover to $5.8bn

Agri co-op CBH upgrades key grain receival site

The Western Australian grain co-op says the work will improve efficiency during larger and faster harvests

How can co-ops beat financial barriers and tackle Australia’s housing crisis?

A research project has been launched, bringing together key industry partners in a bid to boost…

Australia’s BCCM welcomes budget measures on growth and affordability

The apex also welcomed reforms to help co-ops and other businesses experiencing dual or multiple regulatory…

New Zealand’s building supplies co-op expands into Australia

Combined Building Suppliers Co-operative (CBS Co-op), one of New Zealand’s largest purchasing groups for builders and…

Australia’s first community-owned solar and battery plant opens in Goulburn

Around 300 investors have contributed more than $2.5m to the project, alongside more than $2m in…

Norco dairy co-op staff raise $500,000 for rescue helicopter service

The money was raised through a voluntary pay packet giving scheme at the co-op's site in…

Guide launched for Australian community energy sector

Community Power Agency, an independent advisor to the energy co-op sector, has released a new resource, Power…

Crisis-hit Australian football team considers fan-ownership

New South Wales team Central Coast Mariners hit trouble after its former owner liquidated club entities

Australian co-op sector calls for support as government prepares budget

BCCM's recommendations include measures to increase social care delivery and domestic food and beverage processing capacity

2025 in review: Melina Morrison

CEO, Australia's Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)