Heavy discounting by retailer Dick Smith was not enough to turn the company's fortunes around.Joel Carrett/AAPThe recent somewhat rapid demise of Dick Smith Holdings, resulting in its entry into voluntary receivership, is a stark reminder of the risks of investing in companies listed by private equity firms without doing careful research. Another...
When asked for comments to support the education minister’s assertion tested in this FactCheck that Australia runs one of the most generous student loan schemes in the world, a spokesperson for the Department of Education and Training sent the following response to The Conversation:
“Australia has generous student loan schemes,...
Is Education Minister Simon Birmingham right to say Australia runs one of the most generous student loan schemes in the world?AAP Image/Mick TsikasAustralia runs one of the most generous student loan schemes in the world. – Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham, speaking with Sarah Dingle on ABC Radio National Breakfast,...
A hot end of the year contributed to Christmas Day fires in Victoria. AAP Image/Keith PakenhamToday the Australian Bureau of Meteorology has released its yearly climate update. A strong El Niño event was the headline story underlying global climate in 2015, but its impact in Australia was mixed.
In some parts of the country it was a very dry...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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