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COVID sees increase in gender equality: report
First 5000 | February 11, 2022There are signs that the Coronavirus pandemic is creating a structural shift in gender equality as pressure eases on some of the key barriers to women’s financial progress in 2021, the Financy Women’s Index December quarter report shows.
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High-speed rail can generate economic growth to help pay for itself
First 5000 | February 10, 2022Land value growth could be used to fund the proposed high-speed rail network on the east coast of Australia which would inject significant wealth and job opportunities into the regions, according to research from UNSW.
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HESTA calls on Government to prioritise scrapping $450 threshold
First 5000 | February 9, 2022HESTA has urged Federal Parliament to progress important legislation currently languishing in the House of Representatives that would fix a loophole that sees those earning less than $450 a month from an employer miss out on super.
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Australian businesses warned to brace for spike in cyberattacks
First 5000 | February 8, 2022Cybersecurity experts are warning a wave of cyberattacks targeting Australian business and government is imminent in the wake of Australia’s political tensions overseas.
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Investing in staff development during COVID
Christine Baker | February 7, 2022A key driver of the growth and success of Bullseye Optometry and Sensory Clinic has been to turn it’s attention to staff development, particularly during COVID, according to director Christine Baker.
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Robust December retail sales, signs of an Omicron slowdown
First 5000 | February 4, 2022Australian retail sales are up 4.8% in December 2021 compared to the same time in the previous year, and increased 15.1% compared to 2019, according to figures released this week from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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“Sun shines brightly” for Australian agriculture in the year ahead: Rabobank
First 5000 | February 3, 2022Australia’s agricultural sector is set for another profitable year ahead, with the gross value of agricultural production on track for a fourth consecutive year of growth in 2021/22, Rabobank says in a newly-released industry report.
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Demand for secondhand equipment soaring as businesses tackle COVID conditions
First 5000 | February 2, 2022Demand for secondhand equipment is soaring with businesses seeking to drive growth in a time and cost-effective manner during the pandemic, according to Daniel Riley, CEO of Earlypay Limited.
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Economy may catch “long COVID” without support for business in budget: CPA
First 5000 | February 1, 2022The economy may catch “long COVID” unless the government provides support for business in the 2022-23 Federal Budget, according to CPA Australia, but targeted support holds the key to helping businesses manage future disruptions.
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Inclusion, mental health, mature workers, resilience feature in top blogs
Helen Hull | January 31, 2022First 5000 continued to tackle the key issues for mid sized businesses last year and in case you missed our post we are excited to confirm our most read blogs of 2021.
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Welcome developments in data protection, but are they enough?
Malcolm Crompton | January 28, 2022The blurring lines between conversations about privacy, data sovereignty, AI, anti-trust and even democracy create fertile conditions for innovation in protecting personal data, according to Malcolm Crompton from Information Integrity Solutions (IIS).
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Everyone’s a critic, but small businesses need kindly customers
First 5000 | January 27, 2022The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging people to refrain from posting negative online reviews, as short-staffed small businesses struggle to stay open.
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Eco-Friendly Parenting 101
Carolin Petterson | January 26, 2022Sustainably has become fundamental now that global warming is at its highest peak. Changing our ways is crucial if we want to keep our planet alive. One of the best ways to start is to embrace eco-friendly parenting. Whether you’re about to become a parent or already have a bundle of joy to nurture, the […]
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Women in STEM program to offer 500 scholarships
First 5000 | January 25, 2022The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering to elevate women’s leadership in STEM with $41.2 million investment by the Australian Government.
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Ombudsman launches small business natural disaster preparedness inquiry
First 5000 | January 24, 2022The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has launched an inquiry into small business natural disaster preparedness and resilience.