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Collaboration: Doubling the co-op economy on opposite sides of the world

British MP Andrew Pakes visited Australia as its government followed the UK's lead in pledging to…

Australia’s co-ops apex announces $70k worth of Bunya Fund awards

BCCM says seven 'diverse and impactful' co-ops will receive support, backed by Australian Unity, CBH and…

Australian Labor Party adopts commitment to doubling co-op sector

The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals welcomed the move by Anthony Albanese's government 'as a major…

BCCM leads efforts to create new co-op housing model in Australia

The apex has been working with a range of partners to bring together the elements needed…

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

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…

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…

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