December 2015 Issue 111

It was my wife Allison who got me back into golf. At least twice a year, for many years I hacked my way around the golf course. I played in plenty of corporate events and was carried by others in the group. Golf was never a priority and I never considered it a forum to build networks and relationships. Between...

'Increased costs of compliance, changing government priorities, high administration costs are just some of the challenges which are being faced by the not-for-profit sector. The fallout has seen an increasing number of voluntary liquidations and mergers over the past several years in these organisations. Many organisations which relied largely on government funding had grants suspended or funds were held pending...

A report published on 25 November 2015 by RSM International, the seventh largest network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms found that business culture can improve across countries globally. The second RSM "Business Resilience Survey" is based on the responses of 410 members of the RSM network and 291 entrepreneurs across nine European and several other countries. It took...

The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Ltd (APGA) is the peak body representing Australasia's pipeline infrastructure with a focus on gas transmission, but also including transportation of other products, such as oil, water, slurry and CO2. APGA has been based in Canberra since January 1998 and has developed a strong presence and profile. APGA's members include constructors, owners, operators, advisers,...

In November leading Canberra law firm, Aulich Civil Law, added another high calibre member to its already impressive team with the addition of new partner, Lisa Barlin, and her team. Aulich Civil Law has been actively strengthening its team of legal professionals throughout 2015 in response to the demands of its rapidly growing client base. The addition of Lisa and...

Sydney's busy George Street was recently closed to cars as the construction of the city's light rail network began. This followed an announcement by the Queensland Government that Stage 2 of their light rail project will be completed in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Next year, work will start on Canberra's light rail and will mark the start of...

The weather was glorious for the second running of the Marque event at Albert Hall on Melbourne Cup Day. The women looked stunning and the men looked dapper as they walked the red carpet and were snapped by the photographer from Even Dots Creative. Champagne awaited upon entry and the guests mingled as the venue started to fill. The finger...

How politically incorrect.How dare he wish us a Merry Christmas. He's not even a 'real' Christian. Not baptised and definitely not a regular Church goer. But you know what? I love Christmas. I love it. I love the fact that it is another opportunity for us to think about the relationships that we have with our families, friends and colleagues....