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Streets ahead: Gertrude Street
Australia's canny citizens want more than online shopping. The country is blessed with eclectic high streets, innovative retailers and plenty of outstanding mall-makers; bring your shopping bags.
Carpe diem, mate
For entrepreneurs in search of a new venture, Australia offers rich opportunities beyond mining. From Gladstone's energy boom to Adelaide's green ambitions, we unearth the country's most promising sectors for investment and growth.
Defence
Australia is upping its defence ante with contracts for submarines and new ways to fight cyber crime.
Europe
Why Sweden may see a return to conscription and Germany's first bicycle superhighway.
Africa/Middle East
The latest on Angola’s stagnating economy – and who’s saving African rhinos?
Australian DJs: Double J
Australia’s wireless provides a crucial platform for overlooked stories and offbeat music, uniting a country plagued by the tyranny of distance. Monocle meets four of the country’s most singular radio voices.
Model citizens
What defines the modern Australian? Monocle meets five illustrious nationals, including a steely journalist, a hospitality hero and a barrister, to find out what makes them tick.
Investing in Bavaria: Sydney special
Australia’s enterprising business community is known for spotting the best opportunities abroad – but Germany’s largest and most dynamic state, Bavaria, isn’t usually their first port of call. Invest in Bavaria set out to…
What’ll it be, sir?
From airport immigration queues to old-school Japanese bars, this issue explores why hospitality reveals a nation's true character — and celebrates those businesses genuinely getting it right.
At your service: Finnair Flight Academy
Countries are investing in tourism beyond just hotels and restaurants. Meet the next generation of maître d’s, waiters and flight attendants learning the fine art of hospitality at the world’s best schools.
