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Many of us pay our bank a ‘lazy tax.’ AI could change this
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (1277+ words) March 2, 2026 " 5:00am Recent market jitters over artificial intelligence have centred on fears that entire industries could be upended, jobs destroyed, and company values slashed. They're all very legitimate worries. But there's another important thread to the AI discussion that's getting far…...
Why charismatic corporate salesman’s reign came to an end
3+ week, 6+ day ago (715+ words) February 2, 2026 " 4:26pm Even the wealthiest and most charismatic of corporate founders have their kryptonite. For Wisetech's billionaire, Richard White, it was the ladies, while for Mineral Resources' billionaire Chris Ellison, it was the Tax Office. But for travel king Jamie Pherous…...
Square juice bottles, canned wine: Why your food packaging is getting smarter
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (725+ words) January 11, 2026 " 4:22pm Juice bottles that are square instead of round and wine in lighter bottles or slim cans will become a more common sight on supermarket shelves as food and drink manufacturers prepare to make packaging lighter, cleaner and easier to…...
Faster isn’t always better. Our super system needs ‘speed bumps’
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1110+ words) Businesses nearly always assume that if you can do something faster, then that's better for customers. Whether it's the ability to order online shopping that arrives the same day, or banks' claims they can approve some home loans in 10 minutes,…...
Going global: how to build a borderless business
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (570+ words) Determined to go global from day one, Australian luggage brand July tapped into Airwallex's financial services to power its sky-high growth. Bursting onto the scene in 2019 and weathering the COVID-19 storm, July has been achieving explosive growth year-on-year " experiencing a…...
Unwrap the magic: Your guide to great gifting
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The 10 worst presents to avoid buying this Christmas
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (901+ words) Socks and jocks " those famed Silly Season gift "misses" " are at least useful (I actually found myself having to buy socks the other day!). But there are some really stupid, and therefore really wasteful, Christmas presents tempting us at this…...
We spent $69 billion online shopping last year, so why is delivery still such a nightmare?
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (321+ words) When Melbourne radio producer Amanda Catalano, 35, posted a tongue-in-cheek TikTok parodying her Australia Post notifications, she tapped into a very modern problem: parcel anxiety. Picture it: you order something online and are immediately assailed by a series of texts and…...
35 of the best Christmas gift ideas to give in 2025
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1718+ words) Christmas is fast approaching, and with it, the frenzy that is the festive gift-giving season. Whether you're shopping for dad, the fitness junkie or the foodie, we've curated a selection of the best Christmas gifts to help tick everyone off…...
The best budget-friendly secret Santa gifts for 2025 under $80
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1379+ words) Secret Santa, or Kris Kringle, is either a stressful exercise (drawing the name of a co-worker you barely know), or a joy (finding that perfect something for your favourite sibling). Whatever your Kris Kringle situation this year, be it at…...