Category: Business
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Must Know Video Marketing Stats for 2021
Video marketing is quickly becoming the new norm in brand advertising. From the simple effectiveness of visual imagery, to the viral opportunities granted from having significantly digestible content, the potential of marketing campaigns has skyrocketed. At Australia Business News, we take a look at the top 10 video marketing statistics that will inform your strategic…
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Coronavirus boosts book sales
One unexpected positive outcome from the COVID-19 lockdowns in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand was a surprising boost in book sales. With millions of people suddenly and unexpectedly forced to stay at home, a surprising number of people have turned to books to pass the time and distract from the stresses of…
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Pink Diamonds: An investment for your future
In the world of diamonds, the closure of a diamond mine would see increases in value and demand, as supplies become limited. For the Argyle Pink Diamond this rings true. As the last of these precious stones were mined from the Argyle mine in November 2020, they are now considered to be one of the…
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Video Marketing – What Is It and Why Is It So Powerful?
What is Video Marketing? Video marketing is the single most important marketing strategy today. Its vast popularity and accessibility has made this so. In the past 6 years alone, online video plays have increased by a phenomenal 800%, while video content now accounts for over 74% of all online traffic. It makes sense for businesses…
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Top 5 Office Cleaners in Sydney
With Work, Health and Safety concerns reaching an all new peak during the Covid pandemic, it’s more important than ever to make sure your office is reaching its clean potential. Thus, here at Australia Business News we present you the Top 5 Office Cleaners in Sydney. 1. Lazaro It wasn’t difficult for us to put…
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Gladys Berejiklian Faces Further Scrutiny as ICAC Hearings Continue
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian faces another day of scrutiny as the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) hearings against disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire proceed for another day. The premier has been caught up in the scandal after she revealed earlier this week that she had engaged in a “close personal relationship” with the former MP.…
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The Federal Budget 2020-21: What you need to know before it’s announced
The Morrison government will announce perhaps the most significant federal budget within the last few decades, hoping to re-stimulate the Australian economy. The annual event is set to take place on Tuesday night, with treasurer Josh Frydenberg taking centre stage to address the government’s plans for a post-COVID-19 recovery. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in…
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Australian Universities Face Crisis over Funding Reforms and Loss of Revenue
Australia’s university sector is facing turmoil due to severe revenue losses and government reform of tertiary funding. The University of Melbourne’s Centre of Higher Education has found that Australia’s public universities have collectively lost approximately $3.8 billion dollars in revenue. The dramatic reduction in international student enrolments and hardship caused by COVID-19 has been attributed…
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Westpac to Pay Largest Fine in Australian Corporate History
Westpac has agreed to pay AUSTRAC (the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) $1.3 billion in fines, the largest in Australian corporate history. The penalty was incurred after AUSTRAC found that Westpac had committed more than 23 million violations against anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws. CEO Peter King commented in a statement that the bank…
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How Jobkeeper 2.0 Will Impact You
The legislative reforms to the Jobkeeper scheme were officially passed in the senate last week, ensuring that Jobkeeper 2.0 will commence on September 28. The scheme has provided a lifeline to 3.5 million Australians since its launch in March. These changes will see a dramatic reduction in the subsidies eligibility and payment amount. Here is…