Tag: work
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Underpaid writer exploitation
Writers and transcribers are being exploited at an all time high, according to Australia’s Community and Public Sector Union. 10 years ago, an experienced journalist could get a $1 a word. Now it’s less than 5 cents, if that. Unpaid internships have sadly become the norm for students at university. Junior Journalists in their first few years out…
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Job prospects for Australian university graduates are declining
According to research conducted by the National Institute of Labour Studies at Flinders University, the job prospects for new university graduates are steadily declining. The research found that between 2008 and 2014, the number of new graduates in full-time employment dropped from 56.4 per cent to 41.7 per cent. Adjunct Professor, Dr Tom Karmel said that when…
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Introducing Oombrella, the umbrella you’ll never forget again
Early next year, Australians will be granted access to Oombrella, an umbrella full of high tech intelligence. The advanced umbrella was developed by a French company called Wezzoo. Oombrella will be able to be synced through your phone, allowing it to alert you if you’ve walked away without it. Developers at Wezzoo felt it was best…
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Walt Disney is buying Twitter?
Walt Disney is working with their financial advisor to work out a possible bid for Twitter. The company is comprehending to accept the bid with their own financial team. Another three competitors, Salesforce.com, Google and Microsoft are all planning bids on Twitter. There is a possibility that Disney will come out first as Jack Dorsey, CEO…
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Australian house price comparision to 1975
Australia has changed majorly since 1975- demographically, socially, economically, technologically and culturally. This country has drastically changed its laws and financial side to better citizens needs. Back then, the population of Australia was 13.7 million and the average of getting married was the early 20’s. Now, women and men are getting married in their late…
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Masters getting more backlash on end days
With customers hoping to get a good bargain at the closing down sale for Masters, they are actually getting rude customer service and seeing staff left to fend for themselves in the heavy rain. The retailer is looking to sell more than $700 million worth of stock in time for their doors to close on…
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JB HI-FI has bought an appliance giant out
Electronics giant JB HI-FI has bought out appliance chain, The Good Guys, for $870 million, now acquiring more than 100% of their competitor. The two will still be separate chains but work together to run both companies smoothly and hopefully to drive prices down. The ACCC gave the all clear yesterday to merge together and work together, despite them…
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Samsung’s new smart fridge
Some of the products at this years IFA Trade Show in the US, may launch by the end of this year in Australia including a smart fridge. The family-friendly fridge has a heap of tech-savvy gadgets that make is a must-buy this christmas. Samsung Australia said the Family Hub refrigerator features three connected cameras that let…
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Let’s say goodbye to the Opal card incentives
The NSW government has farewelled the eighth trip free for customers using an Opal card. This change was debated a lot with customers and now the state government have finally bid farewell to it. From 5 September 2016, eight or more opal journeys will be given half price every time they tap on and off…
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5 Tips To Help You Stay Healthy At Work
We all want to do the best we can to look after ourselves and stay in shape but sometimes there are simply not enough hours in the day. Working five days a week with early starts and late nights doesn’t exactly leave you with enough time to exercise and can hinder your ability to make healthy…