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Rabobank Australia announces new board appointment

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Rabobank Australia Limited has announced the appointment of Clive Stiff to its board, effective of March 20, 2024.   Mr Stiff, who is a former CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and of Procter & Gamble France, has more than 35 years’ experience in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) sector.   Announcing the … Continued

Right to Disconnect: Will it work? And what does it mean?

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The ‘right to disconnect’ has been gaining traction globally in recent years, and Australia has joined the movement with the recent passing of the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Bill 2023.    The new legislation is a response to growing concerns about work-related mental health issues, particularly those linked to stress and overwork. The government also … Continued

Avoid Puppy Scams This Easter

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Easter is one of a few times in the year when puppy sale volumes are typically highest, as families take time off work for the school holidays. We notice that a majority of breeders will plan their litters for this time to meet the pick up in demand. Unfortunately, scammers are aware of this trend … Continued

Federal Budget Submission: Business growth to build the economy

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Accelerating investment in business and education, urgent tax reform, increased clarity about the reliability, cost and path to net zero and turbo charging Regional Victoria are among the recommendations in the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission.     As Victoria’s peak business and industry body, the Chamber represents the collective voice of … Continued

BizCover launches BizCover for Kids: Insurance for the smallest of all Australian businesses

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In a bold move that rocked the insurance industry, Australia’s leading online business insurance platform BizCover has launched its newest service to protect kids businesses called, BizCover for Kids. Watch on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU1uoC687qE BizCover for Kids specialises in providing tailored cover* for Australia’s youngest entrepreneurs while being backed by 8 new key players, including Toycover, … Continued

Hola Health announces AUD4.5M venture investment to revolutionise on-demand healthcare in Australia

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Perth, Australia – Hola Health, a leading Australian telehealth and medicine delivery company, has announced it has closed a AUD4.5 million Pre-Series A venture funding round led by M8 Ventures. This investment marks a pivotal moment in Hola Health’s mission to revolutionise ‘on-demand’ healthcare in Australia, providing fast, value-for-money care within 15 minutes, 24 hours … Continued

Infrastructure investment is moving to the mainstream, says new report

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Global interest in infrastructure is ramping up, with the asset class emerging as a new portfolio cornerstone, says pension-fund-owned, global fund manager IFM Investors, in its Infrastructure Outlook 2024 released today. With almost 30-years’ experience in infrastructure investing, IFM Investors, the fourth-largest infrastructure manager in the world, has identified key investment trends for global fund … Continued

Hotspex Establishes Australian Presence

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[Sydney, Australia: 27 March 2024] Voted by clients as the #1 most innovative insights agency in North America for four consecutive years, Hotspex is proud to announce its expansion into Australia with an office in Sydney. The new office adds to the company’s existing presence in Canada, China, the UK, and Singapore, further helping clients … Continued

“Mr Lithium”, Joe Lowry, sees Lithium price bottoming

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Lithium prices should start to rebound this year after a dramatic 12 months, according to Global Lithium’s Joe Lowry. Lowry, known as ‘Mr Lithium’, told the Tribeca Future Facing Commodities Conference in Singapore that any market that was expected to grow tenfold over 10 years would experience growing pains and volatility. “I still believe it … Continued