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Wharfies stop work to protest outsourcing and automation of jobs
First 5000 | April 5, 2019Wharfies in Sydney and Brisbane will walk off the job for 24 hours today (Friday) to protest Hutchison Ports ongoing refusal to move away from outsourcing of jobs and overseas remote controlling of already semi-automated equipment.
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Everyone has a say in shaping Sydney’s future
First 5000 | April 5, 2019Sydney residents, workers, businesses, students, and visitors are being called on to share their vision of what the city should be like in 2050.
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A budget that provides the four ingredients for stronger economic growth
Peter Strong | April 5, 2019The 2019 Federal Budget is one of the best in recent memory in that it focuses on the four core ingredients of economic growth: increasing disposable income; improving workforce skills; improving infrastructure; and encouraging business investment.
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Huggies nappies production to move to China
First 5000 | April 4, 2019Up to 220 jobs will be lost in South Western Sydney after multinational manufacturer Kimberly-Clark revealed that production of Australia’s top-selling Huggies nappies will be moved to China in the coming months.
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Innovating mass transit
First 5000 | April 4, 2019Revolutionary developments in mass transit technology need to be met with the development of a revolutionary automated transit ecosystem, according to a new report.
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Australia and Hong Kong pen historic trade deal
Simon Birmingham | April 4, 2019Australia and Hong Kong have signed the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (A‑HKFTA) and associated Investment Agreement, securing more certainty and opportunities for Australian farmers, businesses and investors.
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Budget to deliver more apprentices and support for businesses to grow
First 5000 | April 3, 2019Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry members and the 590,0000 businesses operating in Victoria will benefit from better incentives to take on apprentices and trainees announced in the Federal Budget.
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Builders back Budget focus on small business, skills and infrastructure
First 5000 | April 3, 2019Builders around the country will back the key initiatives in the Federal Budget that will help promote economic growth across the country.
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More needs to be done to unlock community potential: ALGA
First 5000 | April 3, 2019The Morrison Government’s 2019/20 Federal Budget makes good progress in addressing some of the infrastructure issues facing local councils but is a missed opportunity in delivering a fairer share of revenue back to our local communities, according to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).
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Lower taxes for hard-working Australians and small business
Josh Frydenberg | April 2, 2019The Morrison Government is building a better tax system that rewards hard-working Australians and empowers small and medium-sized businesses to invest, grow and create more jobs.
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Modest changes to Super won’t help most Aussies build their nest eggs
First 5000 | April 2, 2019The changes to the rules for voluntary super contributions in the 2019 Federal Budget are good news for older members who can afford to make additional contributions to their superannuation savings, however they will have minimal impact on the retirement outcomes of most Australians, AIST said.
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Our brains reveal our choices before we’re even aware of them: study
First 5000 | April 2, 2019We like to think that we are in the driver’s seat when it comes to the choice and strength of our everyday thoughts, but new research from UNSW suggests they might be more automatic and unconscious than we think.
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Space&Co. opens doors flexible workspaces
First 5000 | April 1, 2019The GPT’s Group’s flexible workplace business Space&Co. today announced its opening of a full-floor venue at 580 George Street Sydney.
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Have your say: recycled water prices
First 5000 | April 1, 2019The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking feedback on its draft decisions on the pricing framework for recycled water schemes.
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Ethics and education: financial advisers take further steps towards professional recognition
First 5000 | April 1, 2019Important changes have been made to the Corporations Act 2001 to raise the standard of education, training, ethical behaviour and professionalism for financial advisers.