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Digitalisation paving the way for Australia’s retail landscape
First 5000 | June 13, 2019Australia’s CBD retail landscape is evolving in the face of continued headwinds, with brands harnessing creativity and innovation to increase their consumer wallet share.
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Study identifies $3 billion opportunity for NQ producers
First 5000 | June 13, 2019Some 2000 new jobs could be created by unlocking $3 billion of unmet market demand in agriculture in North Queensland, according to a new study.
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Australia’s quarterly trade surplus reaches record high
First 5000 | June 13, 2019Australia’s trade surplus reached a record high last quarter, highlighting the important contribution of the nation’s export sector to the Australian economy and to creating more jobs.
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Grants help drive automotive innovation
First 5000 | June 12, 2019Devices which pick up when drivers are getting tired and save on fuel consumption are among the projects to share in almost $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Morrison Government.
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FinTech Australia announces 2019 Finnies Award Winners
First 5000 | June 12, 2019Up Bank, AirWallex and Afterpay are among the biggest winners of the 2019 FinTech Australia Finnie awards, with another 12 businesses earning accolades on the night.
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Ombudsman welcomes Bill to better protect subcontractors
First 5000 | June 12, 2019The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed changes to the Small Business Development Corporation Act 1983 tabled by Small Business Minister Paul Papalia in the Western Australian Parliament yesterday.
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Aussie fruit and vegetable growers showcase produce to international buyers
First 5000 | June 11, 2019Importers, wholesalers and retailers from six export markets within Asia will touch down on Australian soil next week for the annual AUSVEG Reverse Trade Mission, commissioned by Hort Innovation and supported by the Victorian Government.
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DOs and DON’Ts after an accident at work
Liam Smith | June 11, 2019Even in the safest of work environments accidents seem to be unavoidable. So, if it’s impossible to ever prevent them, you at least need to have a contingency plan.
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Australia, Canada join forces for development of clean hydrogen technologies
First 5000 | June 11, 2019CSIRO and the University of British Columbia have announced a Memorandum of Understanding aligned with the latest call to action from Mission Innovation.
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New data shows work is negatively impacting Men’s Wellbeing
First 5000 | June 7, 2019Ahead of Men’s Health Week, Workscore has reviewed the scores of over 3,000 male employees and discovered that one-third of our respondents are struggling with poor wellbeing in areas such as work, body and mindset.
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The dark side of finance industry reform
Barry Daniels | June 7, 2019Mental health distress brought about by industry reform fatigue, constant legislative/regulatory changes and reputational damage of financial services is the unintended consequence that is contributing to many advice practitioners’ decision to terminate their careers and exit the advisory sector.
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New Victorian business growth fund for SMEs designed to create jobs
First 5000 | June 7, 2019The Andrews Labor Government will establish a $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund for small and medium enterprises to help them access capital and create jobs to grow the Victorian economy.
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30,000 reasons for SMEs to act fast
First 5000 | June 6, 2019Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must act fast to secure finance ahead of 30 June 2019 to take advantage of the $30,000 instant asset write-off in the current financial year, according to SME lender OnDeck Australia.
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Australian beef halves emissions, leads sustainable production
First 5000 | June 6, 2019A new report card into the sustainability of the Australian beef industry, from paddock to plate, shows it is proactively improving its care of the environment, animals and people.
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Have your say: collective bargaining plan for small businesses
First 5000 | June 6, 2019The ACCC is seeking views on its proposal to implement a class exemption that would allow small businesses to collectively negotiate with their suppliers and processors without first having to seek ACCC approval.