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Property
I'm sure you will agree that Canberra has experienced a boon of new apartment developments in the past few years. You don't have to cast your gaze too far to see that this trend is not going to change much in the coming years. With substantial development of the Northbourne corridor combined with the significant precincts marked for further supply...

Expert Advice
There is no shame in seeking 'wise Counsel' as humans we are meant to be tribal. In today's world, there is much disconnection between humans. We are not getting the Touch, Feel, Eye to Eye, contact with each other that we need. These are just a few senses that instil positive human feelings, resulting in clearer decision making. We have...

Expert Advice
Some people say, they have spent money on Google Adwords, but it didn't work for them or someone tried using Facebook advertising for their business and it did not give them any business. I often come across businesses with such issues and I believe the solution is as simple as understanding the advertising platforms better. So, I have put together...

Intellectual Property
Australian companies, individuals and Australian government agencies will soon have new responsibilities for data breaches occurring anywhere in the world. The new laws will impact directly on Australian organisations involved in the collection and use of personal data, and indirectly on overseas businesses offering cloud services and data storage for Australian organisations. If an organisation suspects that personal information under...

Cash Flow Solutions
They say cash is king. Find out how to give yours the royal treatment. There's a golden rule in business: No matter how much you sell, if you don't collect the money, you're going to go out of business. As business owners, we often get so wrapped up in selling our products and services that we forget to take the...

News
As we drive safely this Easter weekend it's timely to reflect on Australia's road safety achievement, and on the next challenges and opportunities - adolescent drivers, Indigenous drivers, and the safety potential of autonomous vehicles. Australian roads are getting safer. Deaths peaked in 1970, when 3,798 people died. Our road toll is now 1,200, less than a third of that...

News
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recently assisted three workers on the Gold Coast to recover more than $33,000 in unpaid wages and entitlements. In one matter a worker employed as both a kitchen hand and maintenance and gardening worker at a Coolangatta resort was reimbursed $17,057 after being underpaid for almost four years. The worker was underpaid his penalty rates...

News
Role for super to increase affordable housing supply - not add to demand. Industry Super Australia (ISA) welcomed policy suggestions by the Federal Government that would increase opportunities for superfund investment to expand affordable housing stock, but pumping up demand by allowing first home buyers to tap into their super would be short-sighted and counterproductive.Treasurer Scott Morrison outlined in his...

News
Australia is leading the world in ageing research. "We have consolidated our position as a globally leading centre in population research," says CEPAR Director Professor John Piggott. The 2016 Annual Report from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) details CEPAR's activities, outputs and events in the calendar year 2016. "One satisfying development in 2016, evidence to...

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Partnerships between superannuation funds and local universities are critical alliances that could help push Australia towards the next major drug discovery or even a breakthrough in medical research says MTAA Super Chairman John Brumby. The former Victorian premier made the comments in February while announcing the industry super fund for the motor trades would sponsor Sol Invictus - the ANU...

News
Small Business Ombudsman report: payment times and practices. SMALL Business Minister Michael McCormack recently welcomed the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman's report following its inquiry into payment times and practices for small business. "The Government established the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman to give an independent voice to the challenges and issues faced by Australia's 3.1...

News
Relatively small changes-such as losing as little as 3 kilograms or maintaining our weight-could have a significant effect in reducing the health impact of overweight or obesity in Australia, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Impact of overweight and obesity as a risk factor for chronic conditions: Australian Burden of...

Issue 125 April 2017
Venue: National Gallery of Australia Photography: Tim Benson

Issue 125 April 2017
Venue: Federal Golf Club Photography: Tim Benson

Issue 125 April 2017
Venue: National Museum Photography: Tim Benson

Features
Strata living is the fastest growing type of residential ownership in Australia. Latest statistics indicate that current percentage of medium to high density living in Australia is almost 40%. Expected growth over the next decade for metropolitan areas will see over half new constructions to be strata titled. To date in NSW there has been in excess of 93,000 schemes...