Australia’s ride-sharing economy is booming, driven by Uber. But, the market-leader has drawn ire following peak-time price increases. So what do Aussie consumers want from Uber and the diverse parade of competitors that are striving to catch up and deliver superior service?

A majority of Australians are worried about people using mobile phones when driving. As bad driving behaviours increase the likelihood of having a crash, Aussies are calling out for more visible policing to prevent phone use. Education, however, can help alter such behaviour just as effectively.

Why can’t Gen Y budget? And how is comparison culture fuelling bad credit? Canvas8 spoke with Melissa Browne, author of Unf*ck Your Finances, to discuss Australian Gen X and Y’s spending trends, their unhealthy relationship with money and how they can take control of their finances.

The Australian town of Boulia has used an optical illusion to make zebra crossings look like they’re floating above street level. With road deaths on the rise in Australia, this solution uses design to create behavioural change, tricking drivers into a state of alertness while they're on the road.