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04 February 2026

BCCM calls for federal budget support to accelerate co-operatives and mutuals

The BCCM has released its 2026–27 pre-budget submission calling for federal budget support for co-operatives and mutuals.

29 January 2026

Fan ownership model supports long-term future for the Central Coast Mariners – as featured on ABC Central Coast

In an interview with Scott Levi on ABC Central Coast, BCCM CEO Melina Morrison spoke about how a fan‑based co‑operative could support the long-term future of the...

27 January 2026

Service to co-ops and mutuals recognised in Australia Day 2026 Honours List

Congratulations to these outstanding people on being recognised in the 2026 Honours List. Your service and achievements shine a light on the co-operative and...

14 January 2026

United Nations confirms a decade cycle for the International Year of Cooperatives

The UN General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution calling for the proclamation of an International Year of Cooperatives every decade.

Members of Il Giardinone Cooperativa Sociale

12 January 2026

What Italian social co-operatives might have to offer to the Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE) movement in Australia

A dialogue with Dr Michele Bianchi explores lessons from Italian social cooperatives for Australia’s WISE movement.

12 December 2025

Momentum for mutuals: a global signal for growth

The creation of the Mutual and Co-operative Sector Business Council marks a milestone in global recognition of member-owned business models.

12 December 2025

Communities revive local assets through co-operative ownership – as featured on ABC NewsRadio

Speaking on ABC NewsRadio, BCCM CEO Melina Morrison highlighted a growing trend of communities reclaiming local assets through co-operative ownership.

08 December 2025

Breathing new life into Gnowangerup: A co-op led transformation

In Gnowangerup, local co-operative GNP 360 leads the transformation of the town’s historic hotel into a new accommodation and family precinct.

08 December 2025

Communities harness the people power of co-ops to stave off privatisation

In Castlemaine, 300+ residents united to bring the historic goldrush-era “Hub” into community ownership.

04 December 2025

Mutuals lead the way: positive workplace culture and customer experience in insurance

The 2025 Heartbeat of General Insurance report offers key insights into the health of the insurance sector across Australia and New Zealand.

01 December 2025

Co-operatives build a better world

2025 has been a landmark year for co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and internationally.

28 November 2025

Once‑in‑a‑generation consultation on co‑operative growth launched in the UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her Autumn 2025 Budget statement to launch a once‑in‑a‑generation consultation on how to support co-operative and mutual growth.

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