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Dixon Street design proposal revealed

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The City of Sydney has shared its proposed design for the reimagining of Dixon Street, the heart of Chinatown in Haymarket.   The City is seeking feedback on the concept design created by a collective of landscape architects, architects, lighting designers and cultural consultants, to breathe new life into the well-loved street.   The key … Continued

400 banks gone, 700 ATMS gone: Enough is enough.

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Today APRA has confirmed that Australia lost another 424 bank branches in the last 12 months. Banks also closed or removed a further 718 bank-owned ATMs. Big banks are continuing to close bank branches and ATMs, further restricting access to cash and full banking services, despite the continuing inquiry into bank branch closures by the … Continued

Ka-Pow! Wham! Pow! – Pollies, pastors, partners and the public literally take swing at pokies this Gambling Harm Awareness Week*

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      Ka-Pow! Wham! Pow! – Pollies, pastors, partners and the public literally take swing at pokies this Gambling Harm Awareness Week* MEDIA CALL – 8.45am Thursday 19 October 2023, Martin Place Event:             Giant Poker Machine Piñata Martin Place, Macquarie St end Time:              8.45am media call, 9am start piñata Wesley Mission CEO and … Continued

Warmer climate may impact reliability of solar farms: modelling

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New research suggests Australia will need to adjust to climate-driven shifts in solar power production. Australia’s renewable energy transition is well underway, but an impending shift in the reliability of solar due to climate change could impact generation capacity and the management of the electricity grid.  Modelling conducted by researchers from UNSW Sydney predicts changes in the … Continued

Has the housing market peaked? Perhaps not so soon

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The housing market gets hotter with the weather, but this summer buyers are facing higher mortgage rates and ongoing cost of living pressures. An RMIT property expert explains the current housing market trends for homebuyers. Topics: housing, RBA, cost of living, inflation, housing market, homeowners, first-homebuyers, housing demand, supply, NHFIC Dr Peng Yew Wong, Senior … Continued

Founder personality could predict start-up success: study

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Research shows start-up founders have distinct personality traits, and they’re more important to the success of their companies than previously thought. The stats don’t lie – the overwhelming majority of start-up companies fail. So, what makes the seemingly lucky few not only survive, but thrive? While good fortune and circumstances can play a part, new … Continued

New partnerships to amplify environmental message

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A new partnership between the Western Port Biosphere and OzFish Unlimited will open up new opportunities to build awareness of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve’s environmental significance and encourage behaviours that will protect its marine ecosystems for future generations. The OzFish partnership will extend the Biosphere Foundation’s reach beyond its resident communities and deliver important … Continued