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International Space Investment initiative grant guidelines released
First 5000 | October 18, 2019The Australian Space Agency has launched the International Space Investment (ISI) initiative – Expand Capability program guidelines after consultations across the country.
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An afternoon of inspiration and intrigue with the U.S. Foreign Service
Sophie Mayo | October 18, 2019GAP’s Sophie Mayo recently attended an address by two U.S. Consular Officials, Kira Moriah and Donald Maynard, to UTS international and Global Studies students about their careers and the challenges of today’s high-stakes political environment.
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Six steps to get your business idea up and running
First 5000 | October 18, 2019Starting a business in Australia is easier than most people think and does not require a big financial commitment, according to the author of a new book on side gigs.
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Innovation is for everyone
Brad Howarth | October 17, 2019There is a common narrative that can be heard at conferences and seminars across Australia when the topic turns to our track record on innovation, and it goes like this: “Australia is falling behind in terms of how innovative we are, and someone needs to do something about it”.
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Sky-high opportunity for startups
First 5000 | October 17, 2019Businesses and tech startups can rise to the next level with the City of Sydney seeking expressions of interest for an operator to lease an affordable innovation space in Sydney’s soon-to-be tallest commercial skyscraper.
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Service NSW staff help empower women
First 5000 | October 17, 2019Service NSW staff have reached into their pockets and wardrobes to support charities focused on helping disadvantaged women gain employment.
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Australia urged to invest more in early childhood years to avoid crisis
First 5000 | October 16, 2019The first major national study into the benefits and opportunities from ‘early intervention’ has called for an overhaul of government policies to ensure at-risk children receive vital support services at a much earlier stage.
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Understanding people is the key to complex problem solving
Peter Fritz | October 16, 2019The increasing complexity of contemporary issues is outstripping the ability of traditional methods to comprehend, let along control, them. A new journal aims to leverage insights from behavioural economics to help solve the most pressing challenges facing the world today.
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Pacific Connect calls for attendees for Network Dialogue
First 5000 | October 16, 2019Pacific Connect is calling for expressions of interest from ambitious, accomplished and forward-thinking people to join its Network Dialogue in Brisbane on 11-13 November 2019 to discuss financial education for women in business.
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The agile, evolving organisation needs a living, evolving data ecosystem
Rachel Bevans | October 15, 2019Leaders of high-performing organisations recognise that adaptability and connectivity are keys to long-term success in today’s rapidly changing, global environment.
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Superannuation fees fall for the first time in six years
First 5000 | October 15, 2019Gross superannuation fees have fallen for the first time in six years, down to $32 billion, according to a study from Rainmaker Information.
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Australian farmers report increasing appetite for succession planning
First 5000 | October 15, 2019Australian farmers are becoming increasingly proactive when it comes to succession planning, according to a recent survey commissioned by agribusiness specialist Rabobank.
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Contribute to GAP’s new journal on complex problem solving
Peter Massingham | October 14, 2019Submissions are being accepted for Global Access Partners’ new venture, the Journal of Behavioural Economics and Social Systems (BESS), launched at GAP’s 10th Annual Economic Summit in the NSW Legislative Assembly Chamber in September.
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Women mobilise to ensure improved retirement outcomes
First 5000 | October 14, 2019A high-powered group of women and men are mobilising in a push to make sure that the pressing needs of women are not left out of the forth coming retirement income review.
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Fixed-fee real estate very much alive
First 5000 | October 14, 2019With Purplebricks having recently departed the Australian marketplace, another fixed-fee model, Upside is quietly making inroads by way of its successful recruitment drive to attract quality candidates in line with its growing national footprint.