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Deliveroo launches revolutionary new service
Deliveroo has announced the launch of a revolutionary new service that will increase their reach in the food industry. Deliveroo Editions is a new platform that will enable hundreds of restaurants to reach customers without having a mortar-and-bricks presence. Deliveroo Editions will function as pop-up kitchens that will temporarily be taken over by Deliveroo’s Premium restaurant partners,…
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Superannuation overhaul could help workers
Superannuation has been a pillar of the Australian workforce since it was introduced in 1983. However, employees can find it difficult to navigate the numerous superannuation funds and select a single fund throughout multiple jobs. Employees can find themselves signing up to the superannuation fund that works best for the company instead of the fund…
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The Reject Shop shares have plummeted
The value or stock in The Reject Shop have plummeted after the discount variety store reported a drop in its full-year profit. In an announcement to the ASX, The Reject Shop revealed that their full-year profit will drop to approximately $12.5 million, citing the wider market as a cause for the loss of profits. “Assuming…
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Free trade agreement with EU now closer than ever
Australia is now closer than ever to a free trade agreement with the European Union, according to the Australian Ambassador to the EU, Mark Higgie. On Twitter last night, Higgie confirmed that Australia was a step closer to starting negotiations with the EU regarding a free trade deal. The progress comes after the conclusion of a…
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Government considered housing tax breaks in early 2016
Despite a new Federal Government housing affordability package expected for the next budget, the impact of tax breaks in the housing market was formally examined and rejected by the Federal Cabinet as early as February 2016. The Coalition Government responded to investigations into the possibility last year by launching direct and staunch opposition to Labor’s proposals for…
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US Vice President Mike Pence to meet with Turnbull
United States Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and other government figures when he visits Australia as part of a Pacific goodwill tour next month. Pence will meet with Turnbull, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, and Foreign Minister Julia Bishop on April 22nd as Pence seeks to heal the damage done…
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United Petroleum workers underpaid says Fair Work Ombudsman
United Petroleum has been blasted by the Fair Work Ombudsman after it has been revealed that they had underpaid almost 50 of their workers across a number of their outlets. The Fair Work Ombudsman has released a report which revealed that more than 40% of the United Petroleum outlets audited were underpaying employees. “Five outlets…
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ACCC takes Apple to court over repair warranties
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun legal proceedings against Apple over claims that the conditions of customers’ warranties were misrepresented by the software giant. An update to the software used for Apple products has caused some iPhones and iPads to become disabled after downloading the iOS update, which became known as “error 53”.…
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Iron ore price drop would leave Australian miners at risk
Small-scale junior iron ore miners in Australia could face serious damage to their portfolios if prices drop in the near future. In a market that is known to be highly cyclical, a recent downturn in iron ore prices after a quarter of sustained growth is a cause for concern to the smaller mining operations, such…
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Fairfax is cutting $30 million from newsrooms
Capital city newsrooms owned by Fairfax are suffering from restructuring changes as the company attempts to save $30 million per year. However, these costs are not staff related and will focus instead on editorial operations to get the savings that are needed. The media group is implementing changes through a ‘process of consultation’ across the Sydney Morning…
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