Newspoll found that Prime Minister Tony Abbott's second budget was the best received in seven years.AAP/Sarah MotherwellLast week’s giveaway budget has received the thumbs up from voters and boosted Tony Abbott’s personal rating in the Fairfax/Ipsos poll and Newspoll.
But the polls diverge in their two-party voting results. The Ipsos...
The extraordinary clash of views between Treasurer Joe Hockey and the AMA president Brian Owler about the funding for a new medical school in Perth is just the latest example of the dangers of political meddling in doctors' professional affairs. To understand why such a politically savvy head of a major professional body would be moved to describe...
Murphy's law has finally asserted itselfJane Barlow/PAHe fought to the last, taking it all the way to a vote of confidence from Scottish Labour’s National Executive. And even though he won that, it was too close to be anything less than a pyrrhic victory.
Jim Murphy will depart his post in June. It seemed almost inevitable to many. A leader...
Minnesota Orchestra principal trombone Doug Wright works with a young trombonist at Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana.Courtesy of the Minnesota Orchestra, by Travis AndersonA visit by the Minnesota Orchestra to Cuba this week demonstrates the vibrant possibilities of musical diplomacy. The May 13-17 visit continues a long tradition of using...
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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As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations, including...
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In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...
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The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...
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Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...
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