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Tassal announces official start of Proserpine Prawn Farm rehabilitation and development
First 5000 | January 30, 2019Major development works at Tassal’s Proserpine Prawn Farm started today with Queensland Industry Development and Fisheries Minister Mark Furner officiating the commencement.
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Houseandland.com.au acquires majority stake in Joust
First 5000 | January 30, 2019Proptech start-up HouseandLand.com.au has acquired Fintech start-up Joust, an live home loan app where lenders compete for your business in real time by offering lower rates – until you determine the winner.
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Tips to ensure the success of your business
Carolin Petterson | January 30, 2019When people think about a successful business, what they most likely have in mind is a miracle.
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State of the States: Commsec
First 5000 | January 29, 2019NSW & Victoria now share the honour of the best performing Australian economy, while the ACT is not far back in third spot, according to the latest CommSec quarterly State of the States report.
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$22.9 million investment to get older Australians more active
First 5000 | January 29, 2019Twenty-seven organisations will share in an investment of almost $23 million by the Liberal & Nationals Government aimed at getting millions of older Australians moving more often.
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ACSC and AISA seal partnership deal for a secure cyber future
First 5000 | January 29, 2019The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), Australia’s peak body for information security professionals, have joined forces to further strengthen Australia’s cyber security posture and achieve a cyber secure nation.
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Australian of the year 2019: Thai cave rescue divers win joint award
First 5000 | January 27, 2019Dr Richard Harris OAM from South Australia and Dr Craig Challen SC OAM from Western Australia are the 2019 Australians of the Year for their heroic efforts as part of an international rescue mission to save 12 boys from flooded caves in Thailand.
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Australia’s leading the way in brain cancer research
First 5000 | January 27, 2019Brain cancer kills more Australian kids than any other disease, and more Australians under 40 than any other cancer. The key to increasing survival rates for brain cancer is through research, and Australia is leading the way in brain cancer research.
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Have your say: Drone Registration
First 5000 | January 27, 2019Everyone with an interest in drones is being asked to have their say on a proposed new national drone registration and accreditation scheme.
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The mark of Aussie authenticity – a reminder to support local businesses on Australia Day
First 5000 | January 26, 2019Whether you’re having a barbie or grabbing your thongs and heading to the beach, the Australian Made Campaign is reminding consumers to celebrate authentically Aussie products this Australia Day.
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Australia Day 2019 Honours List
First 5000 | January 26, 2019The Governor-General and Chancellor of the Order of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), today announced 1400 awards in the Australia Day 2019 Honours List.
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Australia leads the move to negotiations on digital trade rules
First 5000 | January 26, 2019Australian efforts have ignited negotiations with 75 other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), representing over 90 per cent of global trade, on the development of new international rules in digital trade.
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MTAA Super reduces fees for all members
First 5000 | January 25, 2019MTAA Super, the industry super fund that serves motor trades and allied industries has announced fee reductions for all members from 1 February 2019. The fee reductions will lower the cost of superannuation for the fund’s 230,000 members.
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Ultra Tune to pay $2.6 million penalty
First 5000 | January 25, 2019The Federal Court has imposed a $2,604,000 penalty against Ultra Tune Australia Pty Ltd (Ultra Tune) for breaching both the Franchising Code of Conduct and the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
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Electric vehicles: they’re multiplying – it’s electrifying
First 5000 | January 25, 2019The NSW Government will invest millions in fast charging points for electric vehicles, trial electric bus services and commit to more electric and hybrid government vehicles as part of the ongoing transition towards cleaner transport options.