Category: News
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Surge in First Home Buyers help drive the housing market
New loans for first home buyers made up 41% of the number of new loans that were issued in the past six months. That is the highest it has been in more than ten years. Low interest rates and government assistance has created this surge of first home buyers. HIA’s Senior Economist, Nick Ward said, “First…
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Funding announced for a Cybersecurity Aid Centre in Western Sydney
With cybercrime numbers souring across the world, cyber security is not only needed for the big corporates of the world. Small business is not only at risk from cyber security, it is also an easy target. Many small businesses have very little or no knowledge (or protection for that matter) of cybercrime and attacks. To…
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How Social Media Trends are Changing for 2021 in Australia
Social media is, without doubt, the most common way people connect with each other within Australia and around the world. Unsurprisingly 80% of Aussies use social media and spend an average of 1 hour 46 minutes a day scrolling – entertaining themselves, keeping in contact with mates and just generally having a good time. With…
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Romance Baiting in Australia is costing victims millions
In 2020, Scamwatch received a record-breaking $37 million in reports from Australians for romance and dating scams. With many victims not reporting that the have been scammed, the losses are believed to be much, much higher. Scammers have many means to attract their victims and are using dating apps to lure victims into investment scams…
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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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TUDOR All New Royal Collection lands in Sydney
Luxury watch brand, Tudor pays homage to their defining heritage in their latest collection for 2020/21: The Tudor Royal. Available for purchase in Sydney. The name ‘Royal’ was first used by Tudor in the 1950s, associating the brand with notions of superior quality, sophistication and precision. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf, Tudor has a rich and…
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The Top 5 Jet Skis for 2021 – Check Out Australia’s Best PWC’s!
As this summer slowly comes to a close, you’ve still got a bit of time to head out to the ocean for a luxury spin on some of the best jet skis on the market right now. And what are they? Take a read, as Australia Business News presents you with the Top 5 Jet…
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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…