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Nobody should work full-time and live in poverty: ACTU
First 5000 | March 6, 2019The peak body for working people, the ACTU has re-stated its call for a living wage in Australia.
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February car sales down 9.3%
First 5000 | March 6, 2019The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has reported sales of 87,102 new vehicles during the month of February 2019. This represents a decrease of 9.3 per cent on the same period last year.
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Major parties must recommit to growth following worse than expected GDP figures
First 5000 | March 6, 2019Both major parties need to re-commit to policy agendas for economic growth following the worse than expected performance by the Australian economy in the closing months of last year, according to Master Builders Australia.
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ATO benchmarks help small businesses ‘swim between the flags’
First 5000 | March 5, 2019The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated benchmark data to help small businesses across the country compare their performance with their competitors and ‘swim between the flags’.
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Australia and Indonesia sign landmark Trade Agreement
First 5000 | March 5, 2019Australia and Indonesia have signed the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), starting a new chapter of cooperation and deeper economic management in one of our most important relationships.
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Health Minister blunders in decision affecting natural medicine
First 5000 | March 5, 2019Despite new evidence and an intense public backlash, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, remains silent on a decision to axe Government Private Health Insurance subsidies for natural therapies.
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How hiring more women can improve business
Julie Harker | March 4, 2019An increasing number of industries are beginning to realise the value of a balanced number of men and women within the workplace.
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Australian businesses share in $5.4m of grants
First 5000 | March 4, 2019The Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews MP, recently announced that 12 Australian businesses have been offered Accelerating Commercialisation grants under the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.
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Digital disruptor seeks capital to fund accelerated global expansion
First 5000 | March 4, 2019In a response to heightened demand for its ground-breaking suite of cloud-based event and venue management tools, hospitality software-as-a-service provider iVvy – is actively seeking AUD $5m to accelerate global growth and expand its existing markets.
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Australia’s most service-oriented retailers announced
First 5000 | March 3, 2019The 2018 Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards were held in Melbourne last week with 14 winners in the retail categories ranging from an iconic multinational Swedish furniture maker to a suite of local brands that offer the highest level of customer satisfaction to be found in their chosen business.
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More input needed on digital advertising: ACCC
First 5000 | March 3, 2019The ACCC says its digital platforms inquiry is continuing to analyse issues about the digital advertising supply chain that affect Australian advertisers, including how advertising is verified on the major digital platforms.
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Helping enhance infrastructure in the Pacific
First 5000 | March 3, 2019Legislation passed through the House of Representatives last month that will boost Australia’s support for infrastructure development in the region.
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Vail Resorts buys Falls Creek and Mount Hotham ski resorts for $174m
First 5000 | March 2, 2019MinterEllison has advised Vail Resorts, Inc on its acquisition of Falls Creek Alpine Resort and Hotham Alpine Resort from Living and Leisure Australia Group (LLA), a subsidiary of Merlin Entertainments, for a purchase price of approximately $174 million.
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Victoria’s regions shine bright at 2018 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
First 5000 | March 2, 2019The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) congratulates last night’s Victorian winners recognised at the 2018 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in Launceston, Tasmania. Victoria secured nine awards in total; two Gold, four Silver and three Bronze, with the majority hailing from the regions.
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Democratisation of advice opens up new opportunities: report
First 5000 | March 2, 2019Advisors are taking their business expertise out of the box and stepping up to future-proof today’s SMEs and corporate firms.