During the 1890s Sibelius cemented his position as Finland’s leading composer.Allan Watt/ Helsinki, Sibelius MonumentThis year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865–1957), and it will surprise few that celebrations are scheduled to continue year-round in his homeland and elsewhere. But why...
Federal Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull (right) lends a hand rolling out NBN fibre at Queanbeyan, near Canberra, in June 3.AAP Image/Lukas CochThe Abbott Coalition government came to power two years ago this week with a promise to change Labor’s fibre to the premises (FTTP) National Broadband Network (NBN) to one using...
Property developers are vested interested when it comes to discussion of the impact of infrastructure charges.AAP/Paul MillerA good rule of thumb in debates on who bears the economic cost of a policy change is to look at the positions taken by vested interests in the matter. If anyone is going to know if they bear the cost, it is those who pay. In...
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I have had cause recently to look up the meaning of the word “aggrieved”, in response to my own discontent about the Australian Federal Government’s proposal to change environmental laws. The result has been indignation on my part, and given that this is a synonym for...
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...
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A lot can change once someone has spent a few years working in the same place. What began as a fixed...
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For decades, a tin of carnauba wax and a Sunday afternoon were the standard formula for keeping a ...
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Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...
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Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...