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Queensland Pacific Metals awarded $8m International Partnerships in Critical Minerals Grant Award

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Highlights QPM has been awarded an $8m grant from the Australian Federal Government under the International Partnerships in Critical Minerals program. Discussions with commercial partners and the Queensland Government to secure the funding required to support the grant and complete commercial validation of the TECH Project are ongoing. Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (QPM) is pleased … Continued

Arizona Lithium Receives Green Light for Big Sandy Drilling

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Perth, Australia – 11 July 2024 – Arizona Lithium Limited (ASX: AZL, AZLO, AZLOA; OTC: AZLAF) (“Arizona Lithium” or “the Company”), is thrilled to announce that the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has granted approval for exploration drilling at its Big Sandy Lithium Project in Arizona, USA. This milestone marks a significant advancement … Continued

Data#3 launches Australian-based security operations centre powered by global cyber security provider, SecurityHQ

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Data#3 launches Australian-based security operations centre powered by global cyber security provider, SecurityHQ July 11, 2024; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is proud to announce the ribbon-cutting and launch event of a new state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) located at the Data#3 Head Office based in Brisbane. This new service … Continued

New research reveals 67 percent of Australian travel companies see their profit margins eroded by inefficient payment systems

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Airwallex and Skift research finds two-thirds (67 percent) of travel executives in Australia believe inefficient payment systems are harming their profits 79 percent find cross-border customer payments are more challenging due to new payment methods, despite this activity making up a quarter of their revenues Upgrading payment technology is a key focus, with 91 percent … Continued

Google Cloud Fuels Diverse Asia Pacific Digital Initiatives

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Ecosystem partners integrate Google’s AI expertise in hybrid, multi-cloud systems across emerging and mature markets, ISG Provider Lens™ report says SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Enterprises in Asia Pacific are beginning to adopt services from Google Cloud and its partner ecosystem to support a growing number of digital transformation initiatives, according to a new research report published today … Continued

New Code Determination lifts professional standards for tax practitioners

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A new Ministerial power to expand the obligations in the Code of Professional Conduct (Code) was introduced to enable a swift response to any emerging or existing risks in tax practitioner behaviours and practices. This strengthens the regulatory framework and is consistent with the Government’s announcement in August 2023 to crack down on misconduct and … Continued

Is your favourite store next? Why businesses are going bust

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Corporate bankruptcy filings began ticking up in Australia and beyond in 2023, reflecting shifting macroeconomic conditions as rising global inflation prompted central banks around the world to respond by hiking interest rates. The numbers for 2024 are even higher, with some well-known brands, particularly in more vulnerable sectors like construction, retail and travel, among the … Continued

Block Commits to ‘Empowering Futures’ of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders with the Launch of Inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan

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Block’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), designed to empower, create transparency, and foster connections with indigenous communities More than $3 million AUD of Social Impact Fund committed to date in delivering programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island organisations across Australia. DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/MELBOURNE, Australia–BUSINESS WIRE– Block Inc. [NYSE: SQ], today launches its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan … Continued

NielsenIQ (NIQ) Unleashes the Power of a Connected User Experience With Consumer Panel and Retail Measurement Data Integrated on the NIQ Discover Platform

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Integrated cloud-based front and backend platform experience on NIQ Discover delivers a seamless user experience across Retail measurement and Consumer Panel data High quality consumer panel data brought to life through on-demand technology now live in all 23 NIQ panel markets across North America, Europe, Asia, Pacific, South Africa and Latin America Modern platform enabling … Continued