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Six books the PM should read over the holidays (and you might like them too)
John Daley | December 7, 2018To help our leaders make the most of their time off, Grattan Institute has curated a list of this year’s must-reads – a curiosity-piquing platter of novels, think-pieces, memoirs and manifestos.
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A new data right for all Australians
Josh Frydenberg | December 7, 2018Australians will soon be able to better compare prices and switch between products and providers across the banking, energy and telecommunications sectors, with the Liberal National Government introducing legislation into the Parliament this week that gives individuals access to personal data currently held by businesses.
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Aussies to spend $25 billion this festive season
First 5000 | December 6, 2018Australians will spend billions on Christmas this year with presents to be the number one expense, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
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Strong seasonal demand patterns in online business lending: OnDeck
First 5000 | December 6, 2018Data analysis by OnDeck has shown definite peaks and troughs in small business online lending and confirmed strong cyclical funding patterns across the sector in Australia.
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Why Aussie skincare brands are dominating globally
Patrick Foster | December 6, 2018Aussie skincare brands are nailing it right now. Around the world, Australian skincare companies are dominating sales graphs and getting global recognition for their innovative products, stellar marketing, and ethical credentials.
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Retailers back buy now, pay later services
First 5000 | December 5, 2018The National Retail Association (NRA) has backed buy now, pay later service providers such as Afterpay, OpenPay and ZipPay.
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Recycling goes to landfill while technology sits idle
First 5000 | December 5, 2018The effectiveness of recycling services across Australia is being seriously questioned as new research shines a critical light on waste management efforts.
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Adviser soft skills need to remain a priority: MetLife
First 5000 | December 5, 2018As the financial advice industry puts the spotlight on adviser education and technical competency with the release of the FASEA revised standards, soft skills remain a priority for clients, according to research from MetLife Australia.
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How to manage employees’ holiday requests
Joe Peters | December 4, 2018Are the holidays a difficult time for your company? This season can be one of the most challenging when it comes to managing employees.
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Call for Australian standards to be free to Australian businesses
First 5000 | December 4, 2018The prices being charged to Australian businesses to buy Australian and International Business Standards as excessive, unsustainable, and unfair to Australian business, according to the Safety Institute of Australia.
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Fast rail network to transform NSW
First 5000 | December 4, 2018The NSW Government will start work on a fast rail network in the next term of government, linking regional centres to each other and Sydney, significantly slashing travel times across the State.
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Record expenditure on Australian Titles: Screen Australia
First 5000 | December 3, 2018Screen Australia’s annual Drama Report shows a record high expenditure on home grown stories, with $718 million spent on local productions, up 7% on last year.
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Director sentiment dips in uncertain climate
First 5000 | December 3, 2018Australia’s directors have lost confidence over the past six months, although they remain more optimistic about the economic and business outlook than they were at the end of 2017.
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‘Why We Chose Growth Over Profitability’ – Car Next Door Follows the Likes of Uber and Airbnb
First 5000 | December 3, 2018Peer-to-peer car sharing platform Car Next Door now has as many members as Australia’s largest traditional car sharing platform, and has just clocked up 200,000 bookings – marking an intense 12 month-period of growth.
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Santa Crashes Christmas: ALDI’s Christmas Ad
First 5000 | December 2, 2018Santa’s been found in the outback of Australia. He crash-landed in Woop Woop and was welcomed in with open arms by the local community, because it’s always the more the merrier at Christmas with ALDI.