Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Claiming Tax deductions correctly to the ATO
It’s that time of year again when people will be claiming usage on mobile phones, for petrol, work related travel expenses etc. In the past, there have been claims inappropriately added for ATO. Many have claimed broadband, phone and travel usage when it was in fact for personal use only. Most claim 90% as work related…
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Staff paid a measly $4 an hour
It has been revealed that Taiwanese company Chia Tung Development Corp have been breaching several Fair Work Acts for temporary visa holders. 43 staff, largely from the Philippines were exploited as they undertook work as welders, metal fabricators and electricians in regional NSW. The workers received as little as $4 an hour. Not only was the pay grossly…
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Wild weather set to make a comeback
NSW is in for some wild weather conditions again this weekend with a powerful storm and heavy rain. The south coast will bear the brunt of the most severe weather but Sydney won’t be spared. A low-pressure system, formed off the NSW east coast between Wollongong and Port Macquarie, could cause more damage due to forceful winds…
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Turnbull pledges to help protect the Great Barrier Reef
Climate change has significantly damaged our beloved Great Barrier Reef and it’s time to do something about it. The Coalition have pledged to grant $1 billion to help protect the Reef’s coral bleaching and improvement on water quality. With United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) placing the Reef on the endangered list, serious action…
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Microsoft has bought LinkedIn for $US26.2 billion
Announced on Monday morning to the team at LinkedIn, Microsoft Corporations has bought the professional social network service for $US26.2 billion. The deal is set to be finalised by the end of this year. CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, talked to Business Insider about the deal and discussed some of the reasons why it was placed on…
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Everything you need to know about iOS 10
Apple’s new iPhone software, iOS 10 was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) overnight and the new features definitely live up to its milestone software version number. Apple describes it as big, bold and beautiful. They say that everything we love is now even better with iOS 10, their biggest release yet. Here are some…
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WATCH: How to be a ‘Thought Leader’
Self-described ‘thought leader’, Pat Kelly, will give you all the tips you need to be a convincing, great leader. Following his techniques and tips, you can give a presentation on anything and be as convincing as if you were the world expert on the topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN8L8XnDmj0
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Coles penalising staff
Coles has recently come under attack for not paying its workers properly. Findings from the Fair Work Act show that the supermarket chain is saving tens of millions of dollars in wages. It’s great for them but not so great for the staff. After signing a cosy deal with The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) it seems thousands of…
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Did they have to shoot? What happened in Hornsby.
Sydney is still reeling after an escaped psychiatric patient turned violent this week at a Hornsby shopping centre, resulting in police gunfire. Whilst the three injured bystanders are still recovering and the attacker, Jerry Sourian, is in hospital with a gunshot wound, the public have begun questioning the necessity of guns in the desperate situations. In response,…
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One lady’s hilarious struggle with Telstra
Sydney resident, Laura Carrie, has experienced the struggle many have had to deal with before. Have you ever just wanted fast, reliable Internet from a provider but they’re just failing to cut the mustard? We hear you! Ms Carrie recently switched to Telstra after buying a 4K television. As you’d expect, she was daydreaming of a Game…
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