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The federal government has announced it will give an extra $1.2 billion to schools.from www.shutterstock.comBudget time - the time when the federal government hands out gifts to the nation, or takes them away.
Gift giving is always tricky. Do you give cash, or is that a cop out? Gift cards are a popular option. A carefully chosen present shows...
Financial markets are again misunderstanding or ignoring risk, and are certainly under-pricing it, both as individual institutions and systemically. The risk is another global financial crisis.
The GFC of 2008 had its roots in sub-prime housing loans in the United States – simply a punt on US house prices continuing to rise - on which...
The Melbourne Recital Centre, which is derived from polystyrene packaging.Wikimedia CommonsLast Friday, the Melbourne architects Stephen Ashton, Howard Raggatt and Ian McDougall (of the eponymous practice ARM) were awarded the Gold Medal – the Australian Institute of Architects’ highest honour.
It’s a richly deserved win of...
Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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