Why the 9-to-5 City Is No Longer Enough?

What if Australia’s next wave of economic growth doesn’t happen during the day but after dark?

In this episode of The Connector on ‪@weareticker‬ ‪@HarperB-global‬ Belinda Coates sits down with Dr Anna Edwards, 24-hour economy, policy and urban governance specialist at the University of Melbourne, to explore why the future of our cities depends on rethinking what happens beyond the traditional 9-to-5.

Drawing on the latest Measuring the Australian Night-Time Economy 2026 report and years of international research, Anna explains why a thriving night-time economy is about far more than hospitality. From transport and public safety to planning, governance and productivity, she shares how cities can become more inclusive, resilient and economically competitive around the clock.