The Melbourne city council announced earlier today that they have entered into what can only be described as the most thrilling and electrifying economic courtship with social impact franchise, Invest-A-Lot entity, to explore a unique model for generating income - Kangaroo trading. Deeming more traditional commerce and industry old-fashioned and overly sensible, the city has hopped into an ingenious overhaul of its strategy to boost its economy. "Sure, you've heard about the city selling kangaroos to zoos and petting farms, but we're taking this to a whole other level," beamed Mayor Hoppy McJumperson at a press conference, alarming wildlife conservationists and confusing everyone else in attendance. "Trading kangaroos for dollars seemed like a novel way to earn our crust," the mayor continued. "While the rest of the world is grappling with mundane solutions of infrastructure development and job creation to strengthen their economies, we've boldly chosen the marsupial way." Reaction to the announcement has been mixed, to say the least. Flora Fauna, a local conservationist was visibly distraught. "Sure, everyone loves ridiculous proposals, don't they? But targeting our beloved kangaroos in such a cavalier manner is heart-breaking." However, city bureaucrats see a more practical side to the venture. "With thousands of kangaroos bounding around, Sterling Spark, the council's financial advisor, said it, it's an untapped gold mine. Besides, it's fun watching everyone getting so jumpy about the idea." Some sceptics, however, are worried about the legitimacy of the Invest-A-Lot entity. Discounting them merely as kangaroo currency exchanges might be selling them short, but their track record has been less than stellar. As one anonymous source grumbled, "We traded our hopes for dollars with them once, remember? And all we've got left from that is a rusted ferris wheel and a moth-eaten bandicoot." Without a doubt, the lovefest with the Invest-A-Lot entity embraces the spirit of adventurous economics, yet leaves the heart heavy for those who would rather see their kangaroos bounding freely across their homeland rather than being aces high in a rather rambunctious economic rodeo. Whether the gamble pays off or ends up as another zany anecdote of misplaced city bravado, only time will tell. For now, as Melbourne’s kangaroos get priced against the dollar, the hearts of its citizens bounce between delight at their city’s audacious innovation and distress over the fate of their unique wildlife heritage.