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More working holiday visas a kick in the guts to unemployed Aussies
First 5000 | October 3, 2019Unions have described the Federal Government’s tripling of the number of Polish citizens eligible to work in Australia on Working Holiday Visas as a kick in the guts to local unemployed workers.
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Drought relief package extended
First 5000 | October 3, 2019Farmers and their communities will have access to more support with the Coalition Government announcing it will provide more funding, cut red tape and increase services.
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How to avoid the slow climb up the corporate ladder
Lui Pangiarella | October 3, 2019There used to be a clear path to personal success in the corporate world – if you defined that as becoming a CEO.
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Odd Socks Day to tackle stigma and discrimination
First 5000 | October 2, 2019National mental health organisation, Grow Australia, is urging people to wear odd socks to work and in the community on Friday (4 October) as part of a campaign to reduce stigma and discrimination about mental health.
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IBAC investigations uncover significant corruption risks in council procurement
First 5000 | October 2, 2019Local councils need to consider the way they manage procurement to reduce risks of corruption, according to IBAC, the state’s anti-corruption commission.
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The role of technology on trust
Nina Fountain | October 2, 2019Technology is rapidly changing who we trust and how we get to that point, and in a world where teams are working remotely, leaders need to understand how trust is built even when time spent face-to-face is minimal.
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RBA cuts interest rates below 1%
First 5000 | October 1, 2019At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent.
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Gov must act to create manufacturing jobs in regional Australia: AMWU
First 5000 | October 1, 2019The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is recommending an overhaul of policies to promote manufacturing in regional Australia along with a major push to create new jobs.
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Will your team make a change this International Coffee Day?
First 5000 | October 1, 2019To celebrate International Coffee Day, JURA Australia have released their 2019 National Coffee Study results, and are urging workplaces across the country to make the switch to beans, by saying no to pods.
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Australia to support NASA’s plan to return to the Moon and on to Mars
First 5000 | September 30, 2019The Australian Space Agency and NASA have launched a new partnership on future space cooperation. This includes the opportunity for Australia to join the United States’ Moon to Mars exploration approach, including NASA’s Artemis lunar program.
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Wharfies stop work to protest loss of crane work
First 5000 | September 30, 2019Wharfies will stop work across the Port of Newcastle today, incensed by a move by management to stop wharfies from driving a new bulk unloading crane, threatening the job security of local workers.
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5 crucial factors for success of your business
Carolin Petterson | September 29, 2019Running a successful enterprise is not a simple thing, especially due to the fact that, upon your entry to the industry, you will be outcompeted by virtually everyone in the niche.
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Stress less if you have nothing to confess
First 5000 | September 27, 2019As part of its ongoing focus on closing tax gaps, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is scrutinising every tax return lodged and are on the lookout for incorrect claims this tax time.
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Time for the makers of Gobbledygook to be publicly shamed
First 5000 | September 27, 2019COSBOA has created an annual award, The Gobbledygook Cup, for the worst red tape as identified by small business people and others. The winner will be announced in December.
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Tools and tactics that help you organise a more productive day
Carolin Petterson | September 27, 2019We are all always striving to be more productive when it comes both to our work and our daily life. So, any shortcut that we can take which will help us speed up some of our daily activities is always more than welcome.