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05 March 2026

BCCM governance update

The BCCM is pleased to share with members the appointment of two new directors to the Board: Lorraine Thomas (HCF) and Julian Szafraniec (SGS Economics and Planning).
03 March 2026

Opinion: No farmers, no food

At its heart, CBH exists to make farming successful. When farmers are profitable at the farm gate, they are incentivised to continue growing food.
17 February 2026

Melina Morrison on ABC RN’s Life Matters: How co‑operatives offer real choice in retail

BCCM CEO Melina Morrison joined ABC RN’s Life Matters to discuss competition in Australian retail, the role of member‑owned businesses and how co‑operatives can...
17 February 2026

Melina Morrison addresses Go Vita Conference on the enduring power of co‑operation

BCCM CEO, Melina Morrison, delivered a powerful address to the Go Vita Annual Conference on the Gold Coast this week.
17 February 2026

Scotland leads the way on community wealth building reform

The Scottish Parliament has passed landmark community wealth building legislation that sets a new global benchmark for inclusive economic development.
16 February 2026

UK consultation: The real value of co-operatives

Mutuo has now lodged a substantial submission outlining how better policy settings can unlock the full potential of member‑owned businesses.
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.
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.
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