The next Woolworths AGM will be a challenging one for the board.Dan Peled/AAPWoolworths shareholders have had a torrid couple of years. The company’s market capitalisation is down around a third since mid-2014 – quite a hit for a company once worth almost A$50 billion dollars. Today it forecast a 35% fall in half-year profit, sending...
Health Minister Sussan Ley wants people to be able to access their medical data using an app.Lukas Coch/AAP ImageOn Wednesday, federal Health Minister Sussan Ley announced two new trials of the so-far-unsuccessful, personally controlled electronic health record – rebadged as “My Health Record”.
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A wave approaches Miyako City after the earthquake struck on March 11, 2011.Reuters/Mainichi ShimbunEarthquakes happen every day. Many are so small they aren’t felt, but large magnitude earthquakes can be deadly if they cause strong ground shaking or tsunamis and affect populated areas, such as the quake that hit Nepal in April or the one in...
Australia has around a million hectares of plantations, much of them no longer commercially viable.CSIRO/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYIn the rolling hills of Victoria’s Strzelecki Ranges, among paddocks of pasture and potatoes, stands a simple steel monument to the world’s tallest tree. The tree itself, which stood a mighty 115 m tall, was...
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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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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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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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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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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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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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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Why Split Systems Suit Melbourne Conditions Choosing a heating and cooling system starts with und...
Deciding to undergo a permanent contraceptive procedure is a significant life step for many men. Whe...
Managing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) alongside co-occurring mental health condit...
Hair thinning affects millions of Australians, leading many to seek advanced, non-surgical solutions...
Walking into a clinic to address thinning hair can feel daunting, but preparation builds confidenc...
Managing a construction site requires precise coordination, where even a minor delay can stall an en...
Establishing the Surgeon’s Credentials and Local Experience Your safety depends heavily on the cred...
Many office workers in New South Wales spend upwards of eight hours a day hunched over a keyboard, l...
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