Tag: business
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Volkswagen under even more strife
Following last years diesel emission scandal, Volkswagen Group could be facing a $1.56AU billion fine over the Diesel Gates crisis. The lawsuit is being dealt with by the legal team from VW and the Department of Justice in the United States. The European producer has violated the Clean Air Act, alleging that the 4.0 cylinder Volkswagen…
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Access to degrees but no real employment
Students are demanding university leaders to rethink the structure of student fees and entrance.They believe it is overly complicated and widely outdated. Different courses are set with too high of a fee and others are significantly lower. Entrance Many universities are guilty of over supplying graduates from different types of degrees despite their ATARs or due to…
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7 vicious habits to break for productivity at work
If you want to keep your job you’re going to have to make sure you’re doing the right thing. Bad behaviour can affect the relationships you have with your boss and colleagues and you want to make sure you’re in their good books. You can easily break any bad habits by concentrating on tasks and definitely keeping…
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11 ways to be a better leader
As a leader, it’s easy to feel like you’ve got all the answers but a wise leader will always look for ways to improve. Leaders are always asking people to improve and strive for better, which is why they must do the same. To help you be the best leader you can be, we’ve found…
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Solar panels on the road?
Scott and Julie Brusaw, creator of the Solar Roadways idea has already been funded to test their product on Route 66, on of the original highways in America. According to the Missouri New Tribune, the invention is hoping to generate the welcome center at Conway. Solar Roadways first started in 2010 and argued their plan could…
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Fast food joints in strife
With the latest news about Eagle Boy’s maybe shutting down its doors, McDonalds and KFC are not doing any better with profits slowly plummeting. The days of the Whopper, Big Mac and Zinger are being threatened seriously by the changing tastes of the nation. There is a new cool kid on the block- gourmet food. It…
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Coalition wins over Labour party
Late in the afternoon yesterday, news sources arrived with results that Malcolm Turnbull will remain as our Prime Minister. With 80% counted, the national Liberal party is sitting at 75 seats and Bill Shorten’s Labour party lost by 9 seats to the coalition. Earlier this morning Mr Turnbull stated “this is a great day today” after hearing…
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Organ donations too far?
Yet another update of Apple is coming for Apple users in America soon which encourages many to register as organ donors through an easy sign-up button. The new update was announced on Tuesday who will release an updated version of their health application on iOS 10. The health app through the software system helps you manage your fitness and…
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Domino’s facing risky rates
Much loved Domino’s Pizza may get hit with a 24% loss to their Australian profits, if they declare it under their new enterprise agreement. This came from a report by Deutsche Bank which they are currently with. Michael Simotas, an Analyst from the bank showed their current wage agreement expired in June three years ago. They also still…
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The most successful Aussie startup
Nura has raised nearly $1.2 million in their Kickstarter campaign with more than 4000 backers and still has one week until it finishes. This is a huge success as only 1% have met the million dollar milestone. The Melbourne startup has done the impossible by listening to your ears and customising sounds to make them louder or have less…