Category: News
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Importing cars from overseas in 2018
The Australian car industry is set to flip upside down in 2018 after an announcement from Minister of Major Projects, Paul Fletcher. Not only will local car manufacturing be put to an end but also consumers will now be able to import a car or motorbike from overseas. Some conditions apply as the vehicle must…
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Medical Cannabis Laws to be Introduced in Australia
The Federal Government is today introducing legislation that will legalise the cultivation and use of cannabis for medicinal or scientific purposes within a national framework. The formation and implementation of a national cannabis cultivation scheme will change the way that patients with terminal, chronic or painful illnesses access medicinal cannabis and manage pain. Previous to…
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Greg Hunt Named the Best in the World
The inaugural award for the ‘Best Minster in the World’ was awarded last night to Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt for his ongoing work with the Great Barrier Reef and in reducing carbon emissions. The award was presented at the World Government Summit in Dubai and featured keynote addresses from the likes of US president…
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McDonald’s shouldn’t be creating your taste
They admitted it themselves, it’s very ‘Un McDonald’s’ and it should stay that way. By now you are probably familiar with McDonald’s attempt to reinvent itself as an ‘upmarket’ restaurant with ‘Create Your Taste.’ Customers are encouraged to build their own burgers with a selection of gourmet buns, meats, cheeses and other teasers. We hate…
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Super Bowl Ads Through Time
For many, the Super Bowl is as much about the advertisements as it is the Football. Each year companies spend millions of dollars fighting it out for the unofficial title of ‘best commercial’ with each passing year proving more and more ambitious (and expensive). The hype and attention generated by both the super bowl and ad-anticipation,…
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A Breath Of Fresh Air
Air, one of the world’s most bountiful, natural, renewable resources, is being bottled and sold to enthusiastic consumers around the world. If you are feeling slightly skeptical about this don’t worry, you’re not alone. It appears that British company Aethaer is legitimately tapping into a market that is desperate for fresh, clean air; something that is in…
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The Super Bowl Statistics
For NFL fans across the globe the Super Bowl might just be the single most important day of the year. Of course they’re interested in game statistics including passing yards, rushing yards, receiving yards, tackles, sacks and interceptions. However, for businessmen and women the Super Bowl is the single most important day for advertising each…
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Australian retail sales see dramatic fall in December
Australia’s retail sales report for December has missed expectations, coming in flat against expectations for an increase of 0.5%. It was the smallest monthly increase since July 2015 where sales decreased by 0.1%. Over the year sales grew by 4.19% to $24.759 billion, a slight deceleration on the 4.3% pace seen in the 12 months…
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A productivity expert says being an early riser isn’t the key to success
It’s been advised by countless of experts and successful individuals that waking up super early will see you having a more productive day. For example, Michelle Obama wakes up at 4:30am to work out. But Chris Bailey, the 26-year-old author of The Productivity Project says that waking up early is not necessarily the key to…
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iPhone 5se: reports phone will launch in March
The launch date for Apple’s new product line-up has been leaked, with the company expected to announce a budget smartphone called the iPhone 5se, a new iPad and Apple Watch accessories. According to 9to5Mac the iPhone 5se is expected to be announced at an event on March 15, alongside the iPad Air 3 and several Apple…