Voices of the New Economy shares stories from the people, projects, and communities building a more just, sustainable, and democratic economy. Produced by the NENA Storytelling Hub, this podcast explores how Australians are reimagining work, enterprise, governance, and care — from community-owned energy to regenerative agriculture, social enterprises, cooperatives, and circular economies.
Each episode features in-depth conversations with changemakers who are challenging the status quo and demonstrating practical alternatives in action. Together, these stories weave a narrative of hope, collaboration, and transformation — showing that another economy is not only possible, but already emerging.
Whether you’re a practitioner, researcher, policymaker, or curious listener, Voices of the New Economy invites you to learn from real-world experiences, connect with inspiring people, and discover how you can participate in shaping the new economy movement.
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From Food Security to Food Sovereignty: Rebuilding Local Food Systems From the Ground Up
Most of us rarely think about how extraordinary the modern food system is. We can…
Why Is Technology Getting Worse on Purpose? Enshittification, Surveillance Capitalism and Reclaiming Our Digital Commons
There is a strange experience that has become increasingly familiar in our digital lives: a…
What if the problem isn’t just billionaires, but billionaireism?
What if one of the biggest obstacles to building a better economy isn’t only policy…
What Would an Economy for Wellbeing Look Like? Lessons from WEALL Aotearoa
What if the economy was not something separate from our lives, but the way we…
Modernity Is Not the Only Way: What Indigenous Wisdom Can Teach Us About Building a New Economy
When conversations turn to the future of the economy, they often revolve around new technologies,…
Beyond Growth Isn’t Enough: Why We Need to Rethink Money Itself
Most conversations about building a new economy begin with a familiar question: how do we…
When the Economy Needs to Learn When to Stop
For decades, economic success has been measured by growth. Governments celebrate rising GDP. Businesses pursue…
From Surplus to Solidarity: Why Re-Localising Food Is New Economy Work
When a head of lettuce hits $12 and supermarket shelves start thinning out, something shifts….
Reconnecting People and Nature: A new Economy Beyond Tech Fixes
What Audrey Barucchi’s work reveals about climate literacy, people power, and the limits of technocratic…
Built to Collapse: What Davos Reveals About the Economy We’re Living In
Every January, the world’s most powerful political and economic actors gather in Davos to talk…
Co-operatives and the New Economy: When Businesses Own Their Own Problems
As conversations about the “new economy” gain momentum, much of the attention tends to focus…
Learning to Live Differently: Why Education Sits at the Heart of a New Economy
When people talk about building a new economy, the conversation often starts with the visible…
Making Governance Good: Why Democracy Sits at the Heart of a New Economy
When people talk about building a “new economy”, the conversation often moves quickly to things…
Trust, Care, and the Case for Community Based Income
Across Australia and beyond, many people sense that something is fundamentally misaligned in how our…
Working Less to Live Within Limits: Rethinking Work, Wealth, and Climate Responsibility
Few ideas provoke as much immediate discomfort as the suggestion that people in wealthy societies…
Imagining Futures Worth Living In: What the Northern Rivers Can Teach Us About a New Economy
When most of us think about the future, our minds drift toward crisis. We picture…
Why Working Less, Sharing More, and Rethinking “Growth” Might Be the Key to a Liveable Future
Across Australia, more and more people are questioning the promise that economic growth will solve…
Why Localisation Might Be the Most Common-Sense Solution to Creating Sustainable Economies
Most of us feel it: life is getting faster, more stressful, more expensive, and more…