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Degree in weed: Where you can now study marijuana
The cannabis industry is growing rapidly – so rapidly that some universities are starting to offer undergraduate degrees in marijuana.
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Backpackers called on to rebuild bushfire-destroyed homes
Australians faced with rebuilding homes destroyed by bushfires will now have new support from foreign backpackers.
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Personality trait recruiters say is worse than drug use
We all know posting about alcohol doesn't help your career prospects, but self-absorption is even worse.
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This man is on track to become world’s richest person: Here's how
Jeff Bezos is the world's richest man, but Tesla's Elon Musk is on track to take that title away from him.
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Jetstar workers will strike for 24 hours next week over pay and conditions, which is likely to cause significant flight disruptions
* The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has announced Jetstar ground crew and baggage handlers will strike for 24 hours on Wednesday, February 19. * The union demands a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours work each week, as well as a 4% wage increase and a guarantee of a 12-hour break between shifts. * Jetstar
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Inequality is worsening: Is a universal basic income the answer?
Parasite won best picture at the Oscars, with its story asking a universal question: are we doing enough about inequality?
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‘Don’t go to the bathroom’: Michael Bloomberg’s weird tip for success
Michael Bloomberg is the latest US presidential candidate - and he's also a billionaire. Here's his controversial key to success.
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Why being yourself trumps trying too hard at work
If you thought putting on a front in a job interview or in the workplace was going to earn you brownie points – you were wrong.
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Belinda was a CFO at 28: Here’s how she did it
Hitting the c-suite is tough. Here's how to do it.
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'Absolutely hypocritical': Four of Australia's biggest super funds say they stand for climate action, but often vote against it
* Four big Australian super funds have had their record on climate action slammed, with new data revealing they remain heavily invested in fossil fuels. * AustralianSuper, UniSuper, Hostplus, and HESTA control around $360 billion of the reitrement savings for more than 4.5 million Australians. * While
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The use of meal delivery services like Uber Eats and Deliveroo in Australia has doubled in 18 months, according to new research
* New research from Roy Morgan shows the use of meal delivery services like Uber Eats and Deliveroo has doubled in just 18 months. * The growth has been most substantial among younger Australians, with well over a quarter of millennials and Gen Z saying they use meal delivery services. * Uber Eats
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Australia saw a bump in venture capital funding in 2019, with Canva topping the list of biggest deals
Image: Supplied * Australia has seen an increase in funding from venture capitalists, according to KPMG. * Aussie companies secured US$1.145 billion in funding in 2019, an increase from US$1.033 billion in 2018. * But while there are fewer companies getting investment, the amount of money given is
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Australia saw a bump in venture capital funding in 2019, with Canva on list of top venture deals
Image: Supplied * Australia has seen an increase in funding from venture capitalists, according to KPMG. * Aussie companies secured US$1.145 billion in funding in 2019, an increase from US$1.033 billion in 2018. * But while there are fewer companies getting investment, the amount of money given is
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TPG and Vodafone's $16 billion merger is set to go ahead, after a Federal Court judge dismissed claims it would lessen competition
* A $16 billion planned merger between TPG and Vodafone will go ahead after the Federal Court ruled it would not substantially impact competition. * The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opposed the announced merger on the basis that TPG had previously announced it would launch its
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Prince Harry goes to the bank: Yahoo Finance Thursday morning wrap
The Prime Minister of Kosovo has halved his salary, and Prince Harry is reportedly in talks with Goldman Sachs.
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This is the best font for your resumé
Recruiters prefer some typefaces over others. But could a bad font cost you the job?
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The biggest lesson Michelle Obama taught her daughters
Michelle Obama knows about success, and has passed on her lessons to her daughters.
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Australia's biggest banks owe customers billions of dollars after the royal commission. This is how much each has actually paid back.
* ASIC has released the latest compensation figures paid out by the country's big banks, including Westpac, ANZ, NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie, and AMP. * In total, $749.7 million was paid out by the six entitites as of the end of 2019 to compensate customers hurt by fees-for-no-service scandals
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The 3 biggest barriers to your dream job are all out of your control
If you’re struggling with career growth, it’s not all your fault. Here's what you can do about it.
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Hospitality bosses are blaming Fair Work's 'name and shame' wage theft campaign for the collapse of George Calombaris' restaurant empire
The hospitality sector is blaming the Fair Work Ombudsman's "name and shame" campaign for driving the collapse of George Calombaris' restaurant empire with warnings more jobs are at risk.Around 400 staff are out of work after 12 restaurants – which include the Jimmy Grants chain, Hellenic
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10 things you need to know this morning in Austalia
G'day team. Happy hump day.1\. Who killed George Calombaris' empire? If you ask the hospitality industry, the Fair Work Ombudsman did. Speaking to the AFR yesterday, Restaurant and Catering Association chief executive Wes Lambert says Fair Work's "name and shame" campaign against
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From MasterChef to insolvency: George Calombaris’ 30 weeks from hell
This time last year, George Calombaris was gearing up for another season of hit show MasterChef. Hours ago, he announced his restaurant empire had folded.
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How to travel for a year without going broke
Normal people do it without going bankrupt. Why not you?
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Homebuyers are stampeding back into the Australian property market, leading to what could be 'the fastest market recovery on record'
* If national prices continue on their current trajectory, 2020 will see the fastest market recovery in Australian history, according to property research group CoreLogic. * The property downturn saw an 8.4% correction in values. In just seven months, this fall has largely been made up, with prices