During the commodity price boom from 2004-2011 BHP Billiton’s board raised the firm’s dividend to an unsustainable level. Now, in the commodity bust, the board has been forced to cut it by 75%.
The board has been heavily criticised for its conduct of dividend policy. Critics have focused mainly on the type of dividend policy and timing...
Turns out any screen will do.Omar Jordan Fawahl/Flickr, CC BY-SAIn a recent global survey, the majority of those surveyed agreed watching video on mobile devices was convenient. Increasingly the cost of producing that video content is being paid for by advertising, with advertisers also shifting their focus to mobile. However do those devices...
Despite challenges, Indonesia's LGBT community continues to fight for its rights.esfera/shutterstock.comRecent onslaughts against gays and lesbians in Indonesia are a sign of a fresh wave of moral panic on homosexuality in the world’s most populous Muslim country.
Following a month-long anti-gay campaign on traditional and social media, an...
The US government is asking Apple to effectively hack it's own phone.Shutterstock“You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide” is an argument that is used often in the debate about surveillance. The latest incarnation of that debate is currently taking place in the case of the US government versus Apple. The concern that...
Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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In Australia’s climate, where summer heat can be intense and winter chills are felt in many regions, air conditioning has become more than just a luxury; it’s an essential part of comfortable living. ...
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