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National centre of excellence in quantum opens at UNSW
First 5000 | February 16, 2019The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence in Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (CQC2T) at UNSW Sydney was officially launched yesterday, receiving $33.7 million in federal funding to continue its development of the world’s first quantum computer in silicon.
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Changes to communications landscape accelerating
First 5000 | February 16, 2019Australians’ ever-increasing appetite for data-hungry video services is transforming the communications landscape.
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SME confidence and conditions continue to ease: NAB
First 5000 | February 15, 2019Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) business conditions continued to decline with conditions remain just above average, while confidence is now well below average, according to the NAB SME Survey for Q4 2018.
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WridgWays – The Removalist returns to local ownership
First 5000 | February 15, 2019WridgWays – The Removalist which now stands on its own after a decade of foreign ownership, understands it faces some challenges in recapturing the heart of the Australian public, but with a strong vision and team, its CEO believes it can be done.
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Keep calm about electricity reliability
Tony Wood | February 15, 2019The popular perception that Australia’s electricity supply has become less reliable with more renewable energy, and that this is inevitably going to get worse, is wrong and dangerous, according to a new Grattan Institute report.
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Valentine’s Day – A retailing love affair
MYOB | February 14, 2019Like it or not, Valentine’s Day is a classic Hallmark holiday (without the holiday) with the special power to get people spending. As Huey Lewis said, that’s the power of love.
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Value in health insurance: private hospital access
First 5000 | February 14, 2019Australians are still accessing private hospitals in increasing numbers, easing the burden on public hospitals and taxpayers.
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Port Kembla Coal Terminal workers stand firm over job security, extend strike until Monday
First 5000 | February 14, 2019Port Kembla Coal Terminal workers will strike until Monday, after a two-week lock by the company expired this morning.
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Pacific Connect to unite leaders to discuss the Digital Future
First 5000 | February 13, 2019Emerging women business and IT leaders from across Australia and the Pacific will come together to develop a network and identify opportunities for collaboration under the theme of ‘Australia-Pacific Connections for a Digital Future’ next week.
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Australia makes gains on AV policy and legislation
First 5000 | February 13, 2019The KPMG 2019 Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index shows Australia is progressing well on automated vehicle (AV) policy and legislation.
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6 essential spaces every business office should have
Robert Clayton | February 13, 2019Just like our needs change, our offices change as well. Boring, grey cubicles are a thing of the past, and nowadays, people want to feel comfortable while working.
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New laws welcome, but not enough for millions missing out on super
First 5000 | February 12, 2019Industry Super Australia (ISA), has welcomed parliament passing legislation today acting on unpaid super, but has called for more to be done to fix the problem at its source.
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NSW Government threatens demise of world’s best festivals: LPA
First 5000 | February 12, 2019New South Wales will be wiped off the map for future live music tours and festivals under heavy-handed new licensing plans being proposed by the Berejiklian government.
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$2.7 billion protected from the black economy
First 5000 | February 12, 2019The taxable payments reporting system (TPRS) protected $2.7 billion from being lost to the black economy in the building and construction industry in the 2015-16 financial year.
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Distributed energy projects awarded nearly $10 million
First 5000 | February 11, 2019The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Australian Government, the has awarded $9.6 million in funding to 12 projects and studies to further integrate distributed energy resources (DER) into the electricity system.