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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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Tinder, but for insurance.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the low-maintenance dating app taking the world by storm – Tinder. Well, Scott Walchek has invented a Tinder-type app for a very different goal, insurance. Yes, you read that right – he’s made a Tinder for insurance. The new start up app is called…
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10 quotes from Startup Founders for Being Successful
Although the cost of creating a startup is lower than ever before, it’s still a daunting experience. These people have been extremely successful in managing a startup business, so we’ve rounded up their best quotes to help inspire you. “Contrary to the stereotype, startups are a marathon, not a sprint. The truth is, you are…
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Snapchat continues to make billions
A recent filing with the the Securities and Exchange commission has revealed that Snapchat has brought in another $1.8 billion from its investors. Participants include Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, Meritech Capital Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group. In March, Snapchat was estimated to be worth $16 billion, and this latest boost brings the valuation up to $18 billion.…
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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…
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Snapchat’s new algorithm
According to Digiday Snapchat is developing an algorithm that will determine the ranking of new content from publishers and brands in user feeds. Currently Snapchat users see messages in chronological order but a new algorithm could see curated content from publishers and especially brands. A top publishing source close to Snapchat said, “It’s going to be the same…
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Saving the environment, one beer at a time.
An innovative microbrewery in Florida has come up with an answer to an issue that’s been killing marine life for years, beer rings. We’ve all seen that episode of a TV show where a helpless fish, or turtle, or anything gets their head stuck in those pesky plastic rings – well that’s all in the past…
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