Green light for Sigma and Chemist Warehouse merger
The mulit-billion-dollar merger between Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse has been given the green light by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Is burning gas a necessary evil in energy transition?
By Roger Dargaville
Both major parties in Australia see a significant role for gas as the world shifts to clean energy in a bid to avert dangerous climate change.
The
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Online an untapped opportunity for small business
Small businesses which operate online channels earn double the revenue of their offline retail competitors.
A new report from consulting firm Mandala found small and
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Push to lower food costs in remote communities
Government and industry are meeting to work out ways to reduce the price of essentials in remote communities.
Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Senator Malarndirri
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Gender differences remain in workforce data
More than half of Australians wanting to work are unable to because they are caring for children or have health issues.
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
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Elderly want better communication from aged care services
Support requests from the elderly to deal with issues involving aged care providers have jumped by 20 percent.
A report from the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
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Build-to-rent laws key to unlocking housing supply
Many Australian renters see little hope of buying their own homes in the near future, adding to calls for beefed up build-to-rent laws.
A survey commissioned by the
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Overnight meals impact health of night shift workers
Night shift workers are at greater risk of chronic health conditions if they eat during their shift.
A new study out of South Australia found people who ate meals or
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Meij steps down as Domino’s CEO after 22 years
Domino’s CEO Don Meij has stepped down after 22 years at the helm of the Brisbane-based pizza business.
In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the
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More than 200 assets now critical to Australia
The Federal Government has added a further 46 private assets to a critical infrastructure list over which it has increased powers.
The secret Systems of National
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