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The United States Post Office has just announced the 33rd stamp in its literary arts series – a striking image of novelist and essayist Ursula Le Guin.

Behind the portrait is artwork depicting a scene from The Left Hand of Darkness, Le Guin’s 1969 novel. It features the Gethenians, a species which is...

From wires to woodfire: French electrician sparks one of Australia’s fastest growing pizza brands
What do you get when you cross a French electrician with a passion for good food and a rebellious streak? One of Australi…
Not all insecure work has to be a ‘bad job’: research shows job design can make a big difference
Matej Kastelic/ShutterstockInflation has steadied and interest rates are finally coming down. But for many Australians, espec…
Workers need better tools and tech to boost productivity. Why aren’t companies stepping up to invest?
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers turn their attention to improving productivity growth across th…
The ASX is shrinking – a plan to get more companies to float does not go far enough
Whenever a high-profile company lists on the Australian stock market it attracts much excitement. Employees and founders enjo…
Extreme weather could send milk prices soaring, deepening challenges for the dairy industry
Australia’s dairy industry is in the middle of a crisis, fuelled by an almost perfect storm of challenges. Climate chan…
‘Hard to measure and difficult to shift’: the government’s big productivity challenge
Higher productivity has quickly emerged as an economic reform priority for Labor’s second term.Prime Minister Anthony A…

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…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

Capgemini to acquire Australian cloud and digital services provider, Empired
The acquisition of Empired would significantly increase the size of the Capgemini business in Australia and New Zealand and position it as a market leader in digital, data and cloud…
Australia's biggest economic threat isn't home-grown. It's a recession, originating in the United States
Mick Tsikas/AAPA recession in the US usually brings on a recession in the rest of the world, although not always in Australia.Australia has escaped such a re recession twice in…
Utilising communication tech to alleviate employee burn out
Hybrid work solidified into the business model in 2021 – plain and simple. Jabra research revealed 42 per cent of employees last year requested leadership to help make their virtual…

Amazon to expand data centre infrastructure in Australia and strengthen AI

Amazon has announced plans to invest a new total of AU$20 billion from 2025 to 2029 to expand, operate, and maintain its data centre infrastructur...

How AI is Reshaping Banking in Australia

AI in the Banking and Financial Services Industry From fraud detection and credit scoring to personalised financial advice, AI is transforming t...

Tracksuit set for growth after $38M investment

Tracksuit Raises $38M Series B to Accelerate Global Expansion and Boost its Growing US Presence VMG Partners leads oversubscribed round; Tracksui...

Deputy Launches Payroll in Australia: Purpose Built for Shift-Based Businesses

Deputy, the global people platform purpose-built for shift work, officially launched Deputy Payroll in Australia today — a seamless experience desig...

How Notion is Addressing Australia's Tech Bloat and Productivity Challenges

In Australia's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are facing an unexpected challenge : tech bloat. This phenomenon is causing a signific...

Konica Minolta Australia partners with Box to drive Intelligent Content Management

Konica Minolta Australia has announced a strategic partnership with Box, the leader in Intelligent Content Management, to deliver a transformative...