AAP/Dean LewinsCommercialisation has dramatically transformed the world sporting landscape in ways that are difficult to comprehend. While the promotion of sport has historically focused on participation and the educational value it could serve, today its promotion is fuelled by spectatorship and commodification.
This changing meaning of sport is...
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has ensured it will continue to ride on the back of the AFL until 2022.Joe Castro/AAPTuesday’s A$2.508 billion AFL rights deal is being heralded as “colossal”, but while it surpasses that of previous deals, it is still far from that seen abroad. Last year’s nine-year NBA deal, for example, was...
I must begin this Australian Twitter News Index update with an apology – we’ve had to skip May due to unforeseen server maintenance, and this has also affected part of our data-gathering for June. Consequently, this post covers the period of both June and July 2015, with future updates returning to a more regular monthly pattern again.
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Following the death in late July of WA Liberal MP Don Randall, a by-election was ordered in his seat of Canning on the 19 September. A Newspoll has the Liberals just ahead by 51-49, representing an 11% swing to Labor since the 2013 election. This Newspoll was conducted last Saturday and Sunday from a sample of 500; this sample size is small for...
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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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Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...
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As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations, including...
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In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...
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The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...
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Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...
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Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...
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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...
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If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...