Category: News
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ATO mental health support for small business
The ATO has said that it is committed to helping to address the issue of mental health for small businesses. Deputy Commissioner Deborah Jenkins has attended the Small Business Mental Health roundtable chaired by Senator Michaelia Cash, Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education at Parliament House. Ms Jenkins said that the…
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Garage business goes global thanks to Social Media
Sydney jewellery maker Nikita Majajas says she wouldn’t be in business without social media. The one-woman enterprise credits Instagram for transforming the designs crafted in her garage into a global brand. Doodad + Fandango founder Ms Majajas will share insights, tips and online marketing experiences on how to be an online success at the City…
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Appointment of new CEO for Green Building Council of Australia
The Property Council has warmly welcomed the appointment of Davina Rooney as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). “This is a terrific appointment and one that will allow the GBCA to continue to expand its impact as a champion for a sustainable built environment,” said Ken Morrison,…
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Experienced Oil and Gas Executive Ken Fitzpatrick Reappointed
Experienced oil and gas industry executive Ken Fitzpatrick has been reappointed as a member to the Advisory Board of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) until March 2022. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan welcomed the reappointment, noting Ken Fitzpatrick’s breadth of skills and his current position as chair of…
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Nike Signs First Athlete With Disability in Eye Opening Video
Nike has made history this week. The sportswear brand have announced their newest collaboration with Justin Gallegos, the first athlete with cerebral palsy to be signed with the brand. Justin Gallegos was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder that affects your movement, speech, and motor skills. But that hasn’t stopped him. Gallegos took up distance…
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Blue Haven Pools Raises $6000 For Multiple Sclerosis
On Friday September 28th at Doltone House Sylvania, Blue Haven Pools sat amongst a crowd raising awareness and funds for Multiple sclerosis (MS). Blue Haven Pools helped raise $6000 on the night and were also the very lucky raffle winner of the car! Blue Haven’s generosity didn’t stop there. The car was instantaneously given away…
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The Six Minute Advert That Was Seen Around the World
Infuriated Sydneysiders surrounded Circular Quay in protest on Tuesday after the Sydney Opera House was forced to display an advertisement about The Everest horse race on its iconic sails. The NSW State Government authorised The Everest to project an advertisement on the sails of the historic cultural icon, promoting the race. Opera House chief executive…
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Max Brenner Placed into Voluntary Administration
Chocolate cafe chain and luxury chocolaterie Max Brenner went into voluntary administration yesterday morning. The company cited declining sales and rising costs for the downfall. Talk of closing the stores began as early as August last year, with the Packer family’s Consolidated Press Holdings offering to save the business. At that time, Max Brenner owed…
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Goodbye Tampon Tax! (Finally)
Today is a good day to be a woman! Following an 18-year long campaign, Australia’s state and federal Governments have unanimously decided to axe the 10 per cent tax on tampons, pads and other sanitary products. Treasurers met this morning to discuss the matter and agreed to pass the Federal Government’s proposal. Who would’ve thought…
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Facebook’s executive Adam Mosseri taking over reigns for Instagram
Facebook’s own executive Adam Mosseri will be taking over the reigns for Instagram, as co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger announced they were stepping down. According to several sources, the original creators had become fed up with Zuckerberg’s increased control and worried about integration with the Facebook platform. But as a consequence of their resignation,…