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Farming through change: Hugh Sutherland on farming, renewables and community

As the small community of Uralla prepares for once-in-a-generation investment through the New England Renewable Energy Zone, local landholders are at the centre of conversations about what ‘good’ renewable energy development looks like.  

Building the economy we could have: Failure Demand

This article was originally posted on The Point, an initiative of the Australia Institute. For this installment of ‘Building the economy we could have’, our Economic Change lead Dr Katherine Trebeck explains the concept […]

Erinch Sahan: Events for his Australian Tour

Erinch Sahan is a leader in business design and investment for good. Here are all the events you need to know about when he’s on his Australian tour.

Lessons from Uralla: Good renewable energy development

Uralla’s Renewable Energy Strategic Action Plan is here  Two years of listening, testing and co-design have led to this: a practical plan for how NSW’s Uralla Shire can host large-scale renewable energy development on […]

Building the economy we could have: Beyond investment to stopping the bad 

Focusing on spending misses a crucial pillar of prevention: stopping harmful activities from happening at all or before their impact gets even worse.

Uralla’s Renewable Energy Strategic Action Plan is here

Over the past couple of years, The Next Economy has worked with Uralla Shire Council to develop a practical roadmap that will guide renewable energy development in the region in a coordinated and thoughtful way that works for the local community. Find out how this journey unfolded. 

Building the economy we could have: Interview with Neighbourhood Economics  

We sit down with Bill Mithen and Annie Smits from Neighbourhood Economics to chat about how they’re using Community Wealth Building to transform the economies of Norlane and Corio in Victoria.

Building the economy we could have: Community Wealth Building

Community Wealth Building is an approach to keep wealth local, build economic democracy and improve mental health. It can also improve resilience and control over our economy during times of economic turbulence and the climate crisis.

Sunrise, solar innovation and desert ingenuity: Desert Knowledge Precinct tour

The Next Economy CEO Lizzie Webb joined industry leaders at the Developing Northern Australia Conference 2026, gaining a firsthand look at one of the country’s most significant renewable energy research facilities during a tour of the Desert Knowledge Precinct in Alice Springs.