Innovation

For decades, the Australian economy has been powered by an almost comically straightforward idea: take valuable rocks out of the ground and sell them to the world. Yet behind this simplicity lies one of the most successful economic stories of the modern era — one that reshaped cities, politics, global trade, and Australia’s place in the world.

The Pacific Islands, with their pristine environments, stunning coastlines, and unique ecosystems, are often at the forefront of climate change discussions. Rising sea levels...