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Blog posts May 2020

Australia's gas and electricity producers push back on government intervention

Australia’s oil and gas producers have warned against the Morrison government underwriting a massive expansion of the domestic industry, saying the country does not have a gas shortage and intervention could reduce supply and raise prices.

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Ass…

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9 TIPS FOR MORE PRODUCTIVE BUSINESS MEETINGS

Hi Everyone,

It is hard to say no to an important meeting where you will be sitting like a puppet with nothing to add. As a manager, you have to follow certain protocols and agree with your boss. However, I became fed up with the status update meetings happening everyday where I had to wait for m…

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Strong winds, heavy rain and snow lash Australia's east as Sydney's west records wettest morning in 24 years

Temperatures across New South Wales have plummeted causing early snowfalls across parts of the state as a pool of cold air brought strong winds and heavy rainfall overnight and throughout the morning.
Snow was recorded at Yetholme, near Bathurst in the Central Tablelands, and in parts of the Blue M…

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Australian domestic travel explained: where can I fly and is it too soon to plan an interstate holiday?

With Australia tentatively easing its state lockdowns after flattening the curve, attention has turned to tourism, flights and reopening state borders.

While most state premiers seem cautious, the federal tourism minister and airlines are keen to see flights back up and running.

But is it safe…

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Coronavirus Australia latest: at a glance

Good evening, here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia. This is Josh Taylor and it is Wednesday 20 May.

WA chief health officer defends hard border closure
Western Australia’s chief health officer, Dr Andrew Robertson, said border controls should remain in place …

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New nuclear technologies to be examined in planning Australia's energy mix

The Morrison government has flagged examining “emerging nuclear technologies” as part of Australia’s energy mix in the future in a new discussion paper kicking off the process of developing its much-vaunted technology investment roadmap.

Facing sustained pressure to adopt a 2050 target of n…

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What Is The Best Method For Tattoo Removal?

Hi People,

I love tattoos. They are a fine piece of art and add a persona to your personality. I always wanted to get one. So I decided to get one on my 21st birthday but it so happened that the artist was not available and an amateur tried his hands on me. I was disgusted by the end product. It …

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Catastrophic 99 per cent decrease in visits to Australia

Of the nearly 22,000 arrivals to Australia in April, more than two thirds were Australian citizens returning from overseas.
Just under 7000 arrivals into the country were non-Australian citizens.
From February, the Federal Government began to impose increasing levels of restrictions on travel in a…

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Social distancing rules explained: Australia's current state by state coronavirus guidelines

Since the pandemic was declared all Australian states have gone into various levels of lockdown.

Now that the country is cautiously optimistic that the curve has been flattened, the big question is how and when we will come out of isolation?

On Friday 8 May, the federal government announced a …

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Scammers target Australia Post customers amid coronavirus delivery influx

Australia Post says it has been hit by a scam as more consumers move online amid the coronavirus crisis.
An email is circulating which prompts customers to click on a phishing link that leads to a fake Australia Post website, which requests personal and financial information.
"The email claims tha…

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Australia’s largest solar farm set for construction after Neoen wins deal with CleanCo

Neoen Australia’s plans to build a massive 400MW solar farm in Queensland’s Western Downs region wlll go ahead after winning the backing of the state government-owned renewable energy generator, CleanCo.

Queensland’s Labor premier Anastaccia Palaszczuk announced the move on Wednesday – ahead …

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New Tax Measures for Affected Business in Australia

Hello Everyone,

There is not a single soul on earth who may have not heard about the novel coronavirus and how it is spreading like wildfire. It has been saddening to hear the news with cases rising with each passing day. I own a small clothing retail shop in Melbourne and since I am not supplyin…

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When will Australians go back to work? Everything you need to know about Scott Morrison's latest press conference

Australian businesses will slowly begin preparations for a return of employees over the coming months as new cases of COVID-19 dwindle across the nation.
Following a National Cabinet meeting today the Prime Minister Scott Morrison held a press conference addressing the concerns held by businesses t…

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Australian military gets first drone that can fly with artificial intelligence

Boeing Australia presented the country's Air Force on Tuesday with a prototype of a jet-powered drone that they hope will one day fly alongside manned warplanes while bringing artificial intelligence to the battlefield.
The Loyal Wingman, at 38-foot-long (11.5 meters) and with a range of 2,000 mile…

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Here are 10 steps to build a stronger Australia after coronavirus

The steps Australia takes after Covid-19 can’t take us back to the way we were. The prime minister’s message after briefings from Treasury and the Reserve Bank has been clear: we need to grow differently. Here are 10 steps to do that and build a stronger nation.

1. Never underestimate systemi…

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