Australia’s wages are notoriously high and its dollar is strong. But new findings show that the strength of the Aussie economy – combined with a wealth of small-to-medium businesses, and a penchant for new technology – has made the country an ideal target for cyberattacks.

Despite living in a digital age where anything from a pair of shoes to a car can be bought online, Aussies are going back to shopping locally. Half the population say buying local is the most important thing to do to strengthen the economy in 2015.

Why are a growing number of Aussies passing on parenthood? How is the ‘fair go’ mantra evolving? And what does avocado have to do with buying a house Down Under? This Cultural Snapshot uses local statistics and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Australians in 2017.

For a generation of young Australians, traditional banking models are losing their lustre, and the financial sector is getting a digital shakedown. Whether you need a loan to buy livestock or help through medical school, peer-to-peer lender SocietyOne is offering a different solution.