IS THIS what the future of travel will look like? This fantastical rendering was conceived by famed Bangkok-based architect Bill Bensley, affectionately known as the ‘Willy Wonka’ of hotel design. Report from Asia correspondent, Ellen Boonstra.
REDaffect cycling products were born less than a year ago on the Sunshine Coast and three innovators -- Philip Jensen, Peter Scragg and Cuen Bibb -- are enjoying the fruits on their own social rides, plus building a solid local following from enthusiasts.
FOR EDWINA CAMERON, a 20-year career in communications provided perfect training for a mid-career pivot into the online retail world, launching her business, I Heart Wall Art.
THE Australian Labor Party's (ALP) current policy to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) could result in a $47.5 billion hit to the economy, according to economic modelling by EY.
EY’s modelling found that in the context of building Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19 and acute supply-side pressures currently facing…
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THE Global Barometers fell once again in August, signalling a slowdown in world growth for this quarter. The Coincident Barometer decreased for the seventh month in a row, while the Leading Barometer dropped again after remaining stable in the…
CPA AUSTRALIA has welcomed the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) decision to commence providing a new monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator.
“This change will deliver more timely information into the hands of businesses and others who rely on economic data,” CPA Australia general manager for media and content, Jane…
By Leon Gettler, Talking Business
ONE OF THE BIG ISSUES for some, particularly the disabled and senior citizens, is trying to open certain jars. No matter how hard they try, the jar won’t open, the lid won't budge.
This was the idea behind the work of US firm Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) which developed the the EEASY…
A REPORT commissioned by the Clean Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia has highlighted the critical need to solve transmission challenges “to unlock Australia’s energy transition”.
Energy Networks Australia CEO Andrew Dillon said transmission development was critical to enable the most affordable transition to a net…
By Leon Gettler, Talking Business
AGRIWEBB may be the perfect tech solution for farmers.
It is a farm management and supply chain management…
By Dr Mobin Nomvar >>
STREET ARTIST Banksy once lamented of Modern Art that most of the world’s creative minds were being attracted to the…
THE AUSTRALIAN wool industry and its partners have begun tracing the lifetime journey of authentic wool products by utilising blockchain technology.
…AUSTRALIA’s courier, express and parcel (CEP) market has been forecast to grow to $15 billion by 2025 – according to a Mordor Intelligence report –…
THE Financial Services Council (FSC) has appointed Insignia Financial CEO, Renato Mota, and UBS Asset Management country head for Australia and New…
By Leon Gettler, Talking Business
ONE OF THE BIG ISSUES for some, particularly the disabled and senior citizens, is trying to open certain jars. No…
STRONG climate policy can help deliver Australian farmers a great trade deal with the EU, according to Farmers for…
THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade of the Australian Government presented a critical…
By Leon Gettler, Talking Business
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is everywhere. The challenge for companies, which often…
AS CLUMSY and debilitating as Facebook’s news feed ban has been – for thousands of businesses and community…
THE PLAN to change pension eligibility rules to attract over-65s back into the workforce would require a concerted campaign to mitigate the ageism…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS. Oh, I know it’s not actually Christmas. It’s better – it’s Federal Budget…
THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling on the Queensland Government to stop stalling and declare New Hope…
Report by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute and Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil
THE Global Barometers fell once again…
A REPORT commissioned by the Clean Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia has highlighted the critical need to…
QUEENSLAND resources companies are increasingly turning to local businesses to supply their goods and services, according to a new report, helping to…
TWO INDUSTRY-LEADING aviation technology software companies, Monarc Global, based in Australia, and Aviation Data Solutions (ADS), based in the UK, have announced a strategic partnership.
Monarc Global's in-house…
By Leon Gettler, Talking Business >>
CARCLARITY, Australia’s first true car loan platform with an easy online application process, is set to revolutionise Australia’s auto market.
Zaheer Jappie,…
THE retiring Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has urged the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to refrain from…
MASTER BUILDERS Australia has acknowledged that the Federal Government’s announcement of changes to the Building Code result from it taking its…
For many, the arduous task of donning compression stockings can be frustrating. This is especially true if the wearer is living independently,…
ACS, the professional association for Australia’s technology sector, has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s 2020 Cyber Security…
WESTERN SYDNEY University today hosted, in partnership with NSW State Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton, the industry forum, Accelerating Research and Innovation in NSW, at its Parramatta City…
CLARKE ENERGY is building a reputation for being one of the most agile and innovative power generation suppliers in the country as Australia transitions to multi-source power generation.
The…
Á MODERN choral classic that has become a number-one hit – as the go-to music in ads, films and concert halls worldwide – is set to inspire and…
NEW ZEALAND Rugby (NZR) has announced a major multi-year partnership with SAP to power and accelerate the rugby union’s digital transformation across…
By Dean Foley >>
A NEW article claims MPs from both sides of the political divide have called for stricter criteria…
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IMAGINE IF RETAILERS offered banking services like buy now, pay later? Or if your local football club offered…
By Helen Baker >>
AS 2022 HAS ALREADY seen major strikes in the health care and education sectors, the question of…
CPA AUSTRALIA has welcomed the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) decision to commence providing a new monthly Consumer Price…
By Leon Gettler, Talking Business
AGRIWEBB may be the perfect tech solution for farmers.
It is a farm management and supply chain management…
OXFAM WANTS MAJOR FASHION retailers and brands in Australia – such as Just Jeans, Lorna Jane, Myer and Peter Alexander – to be open about how and…
By Leon Gettler, Talking Business >>
ONE OF THE BIG ISSUES in the rag trade is the significant waste generated by online fashion returns, with many perfectly usable garments ending up in…