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Behind the wellness industry’s scented oils and soothing music are often underpaid, exploited workers

Written by Rawan Nimri, Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality, Griffith University

Wellness tourism is booming. Think yoga retreats in Bali, digital detox weekends in a rainforest, or a break on a luxury island to “find yourself”.

It’s no longer just about taking selfies at the beach or in front of Instagrammable landmarks. Travellers today want to invest in activities aimed at...

Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks
Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, today Australian Prime Mi…
Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy
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The universal shopping symbol and certification bringing visibility, choice and trust to menopausal shoppers and a purposef…
Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback app
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How reducing ‘just in case’ purchases can help avoid empty shelves and fuel bowsers
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7 in 10 employers excluding candidates despite persistent tight labour market
New research from the Australian HR Institute reveals Australia’s labour market is entering a more cautious phase, with h…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

How businesses can attract and retain female talent
Creating equal opportunity for all is key in helping businesses attract and retain female talent. Despite low unemployment rates in Australia reported by the ABS at only 3.5 percent, a…
What does the SEO cynic say?
Okay, today we are going to introduce to you one of our nearest and dearest friends. Well maybe that last part is not true, but I am going to introduce…
Russian sanctions are biting harder than it could have imagined, and it'll get worse
It was only on Sunday that I wrote about the radical escalation in the economic and financial side of the war between Russia and Ukraine. That was before the financial…

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), ANZ’s leading AI-enabled small business marketing software platform provider, marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with a bu...

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Leaders across Australia are asking themselves how they can ensure their employees get the most out of AI. We recently conducted research to help an...

Behind the wellness industry’s scented oils and soothing music are often underpaid, exploited workers

Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy

THE MTick HAS ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA

Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback app

How reducing ‘just in case’ purchases can help avoid empty shelves and fuel bowsers

7 in 10 employers excluding candidates despite persistent tight labour market

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

How businesses can attract and retain female talent

What does the SEO cynic say?

Russian sanctions are biting harder than it could have imagined, and it'll get worse

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security