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  • Is Your Favourite Store Next?

    Is Your Favourite Store Next?

    Corporate bankruptcy filings began ticking up in Australia and beyond in 2023, reflecting shifting macroeconomic conditions as rising global inflation prompted central banks worldwide to respond by hiking interest rates. The numbers for 2024 are even higher, with some well-known brands, particularly in more vulnerable sectors like construction, retail and travel, among the casualties. In…

  • The Best Ice Cream Shops in Australia

    The Best Ice Cream Shops in Australia

    Australia’s vibrant food scene isn’t just about great places to dine out; it’s also a treasure trove for ice cream lovers. From artisanal gelato to unique and innovative flavours, Aussie’s love their sweets and there’s a huge variety of options to satisfy your sweet cravings. But with so many to choose from, how do you…

  • Alternatives to Engineered Stone

    Alternatives to Engineered Stone

    With the banning of engineered stone in Australia coming into effect, and this extremely popular choice for benchtops and splashbacks no longer an option, many Aussie families are now wondering what surface is best for their new kitchen.  The good news is there is a vast array of alternative options to engineered stone and choosing…

  • Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years Jail

    Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years Jail

    In a decisive turn of events that’s captured the attention of both the cryptocurrency world and the global financial community, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-insolvent FTX exchange, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by District Judge Lewis Kaplan in New York. This sentencing comes after a jury found Bankman-Fried guilty of…

  • Top 5 Venetian Plasterers in Melbourne

    Top 5 Venetian Plasterers in Melbourne

    Originating centuries ago in the canal-laden streets of Venice, Venetian Plaster continues to captivate the imagination of designers, architects, and homeowners alike. We have selected our Top 5 Venetian Plasterers in Melbourne, starting with Limestone Artisans. Limestone Artisan are specialists in the creation and implementation of Venetian Plaster, and are renowned for their creativity, high-end…

  • Best Butchers in Sydney – Craig Cook The Natural Butcher Leads the Pack!

    Best Butchers in Sydney – Craig Cook The Natural Butcher Leads the Pack!

    When it comes to choosing the right butcher for your family and friends, you want to know you are going to the best. But where do you start? There are so many butchers in Sydney, from large to small, but there are a few who really do stand out from the rest. We reviewed the…

  • Australian female billionaires with the highest net worth

    Australian female billionaires with the highest net worth

    Rank Name City Net worth (billions AUD) 1 Gina Rinehart Perth $43.17 2 Melanie Perkins Sydney $5.27 3 Fiona Geminder Melbourne $3.77 4 Heloise Pratt Melbourne $3.17 5 Ginia Rinehart Sydney $3.16 =6 Bianca Rinehart Brisbane $3.14 =6 Hope Welker New York $3.14 8 Gretel Packer Sydney $2.20 9 Angela Bennett Perth $2.18 *= represents…

  • Best Corporate Gift Card in Australia

    Best Corporate Gift Card in Australia

    With businesses looking for the best option for staff rewards and corporate gifting, gift cards have become an obvious choice. What many people don’t know, is that digital gift cards can offer businesses much more than physical, store branded cards. The question is where do you go to find the perfect gift digital card option…

  • Best Sustainable Packaging in Australia

    Best Sustainable Packaging in Australia

    Sustainable packaging is increasingly proving to be a hero in the combat against waste in a world that is growing more environmentally conscious. Australia has been at the forefront of this green movement for some time, with various companies leading the change. We reviewed the industry to discover the best sustainable packaging options that Australia…

  • Poetry in Action – Educating young minds through performance

    Poetry in Action – Educating young minds through performance

    If you love art, you will most certainly love what Poetry in Action is bringing to Australian schools and the youth of Australia. Founded in 2006 and run by the talented CEO and Artistic Director, Bryce Youngman, Poetry in Action (PIA) is a dynamic theatre company delivering professionally produced performances for young people that are…

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