Category: News
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Seven West Media invests $22M in Airtasker
Sydney-based company, Airtasker, just secured a $22 million Series B investment led by Seven West Media and now wants to become an Australian household name. The 4-year-old startup provides an online and mobile marketplace enabling users to outsource everyday tasks. It allows you to access thousands of skilled people from furniture assembly to data entry tasks. Chief Executive,…
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Muhammad Ali, a true leader
We’re still reeling over the death of boxing icon Muhammad Ali on June 3rd at age 74, after a long and tough battle with Parkinson’s disease. Ali’s legacy will undoubtedly live on, not only as an incredible boxer, but as an activist and leader too. President Obama wrote an incredibly heart wrenching farewell, reminding the…
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The Great Barrier reef is dying, and we should care.
With the federal election getting closer every day, certain issues which continue to be forgotten are brought to the forefront of Australia’s attention. The terrible treatment subsequent destruction of the Great Barrier Reef is one of those issues, and a recent video advert is urging Australians to ‘Vote for the Reef’ on July 2nd. A…
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Bill Gates says the AI dream is arriving
Bill Gates acknowledges his excitement for artificial intelligence (AI) but says the arrival of machines will create some unique challenges. At the Code Conference on Wednesday, Gates expressed that he is balancing his fear of “super intelligence” with enthusiasm for the future of AI. Gates is definitely catching up with the development of AI saying, “The dream is finally…
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Australia’s GDP exceeds expectations
Australia has experienced unexpectedly high growth in its Gross Domestic Product in the first quarter. The GDP rose 1.1% in the March quarter, elevating the annual rate to 3.1% overall. This is much higher than the 0.8% quarterly and 2.8% annual growth that had been projected by economists. The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the…
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Turnbull chased around Westfield by a cardboard cutout of Abbott
Ah, the Chaser’s. It feels like we haven’t heard from them in a while, but they popped up again, this time to follow our new Prime Minister around Penrith Westfield, armed with a cardboard cutout of our old Prime Minister. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACx7Dtbcu-Q Later, Chas met Malcolm outside and surprised him with a trust fall, which…
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Are Woolworths under paying their employees?
Woolworths has found itself in hot water this week with Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James claiming that they not only underpay their trolley collectors, but also routinely exploit them in different ways. The inquiry, which was launched in 2014, is finalising now with allegations of physical intimidation of trolley collectors being heard. James has related…
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Worst decade of Australian income growth
Australia needs to lift its productivity otherwise we may be about to experience the worst decade of national income growth in almost 50 years. Potential growth has fallen to 2.5% from 3.25%. NAB Group economists James Glenn and Riki Polygenis revealed this and say it is “below recent estimates from the Treasury and the RBA” of…
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Baby formula is the new front in supermarket price war
Supermarket giant Woolworths has drastically reduced prices on a range of baby products to keep its edge in the price war with Coles. Certain brands of baby wipes, nappies, creams and powders will be discounted as well as the sought after Karicare formula. Woolworths say the move will save the average family $320 annually. The…
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C9 comes to Bankstown
The end of summer and the chilly whisperings of winter don’t have to end your love affair with gelato and chocolate, thanks to the dedicated dessert connoisseurs at C9 Chocolate & Gelato. Yes, this is a reason to get excited! Introducing C9 Chocolate & Gelato to Bankstown, opening its doors in Bankstown’s newest shopping and…