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Five Reasons Why Working Remotely Is Great for the Environment
The other day, we talked about a handful of Australia’s most environmentally friendly start-ups. Today, let’s talk about how remote working benefits the environment. Most of us have been working from home for over a year now. While it’s not without its challenges, I honestly can’t imagine going back to the alternative, even after the…
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AU Citizens Can Share News On Facebook Again….For Now
A month ago, the social media giant shocked Australia (and the world) when it imposed a news ban in the country. The move was a response to the AU government’s upcoming legislation requiring Facebook and Google to compensate publishers for news articles published on their platforms. The result? A sudden media blackout that affected not…
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Six Environmentally-Friendly AU Start-Ups to Look Out For
Australia is one of the most biologically diverse countries on the planet. It’s home to some of the most interesting species of flora and fauna, and the variety of wildlife that abound is breathtaking. I mean, come on, where else would Steve Irwin have become such an icon? Best of all, many conscientious travelers are…
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Vaccine Passports Could Be Required For Travel For The Next Four Years: How Outsourcing Can Help AU Travel Companies Cope
As an introvert, it wasn’t so difficult for me to adjust to life in quarantine. If there is one thing I miss about life pre-lockdown, however, it’s travel. Don’t get me wrong. I’m very thankful for still having a job, a roof over my head, and the ability to afford basic necessities and even quite…
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The Lowdown On Facebook’s AU News Ban (And What It Could Mean For Your Business)
Ever since the pandemic started, my family temporarily stopped its newspaper subscription. Not that I noticed. For quite some time now, I’ve been getting my news updates online. Often, I get them faster than my parents, who usually get theirs from the papers. However, if you’re based in Australia (which you probably are if you’re…
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Three Core Values To Guide Your Decision Making During A Crisis
It seems like 2020 was just one huge crisis after another, right? First, there were the bush fires. Then there was covid-19. (Honestly, do I need to say anything more?) And for you small-medium businesses out there, I’m sure you’ve had your work cut out for you. From figuring out how to transition online to…
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You Could Be Fined More Than AUD300 If You Do This With A Face Mask
It’s been a little over a year since the world learned of the covid-19 virus that emerged in China. And we’re all still dealing with the consequences. Last year, both Australia and the Philippines went into lockdown as the outbreak evolved into a pandemic. The former seems to have eased out of it as I…
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How to Clean Cloth Face Masks (And How Often You Should Do It)
Apart from staying home as much as possible, wearing a mask is the most effective way to slow or perhaps even stop the spread of covid-19. Since we have yet to achieve widespread vaccination (and thus, herd immunity), it’s best to keep our masks on for the time being. This is especially true if we…
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New COVID Restrictions To Take Hold In Sydney Due to NSW Spike in Cases
Last Saturday, 2 January, New South Wales reported seven new locally-acquired coronavirus cases. This, in turn, led Premier Gladys Berejiklian to announce that new restrictions would apply to Greater Sydney, as well as to the southern part of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Wearing masks for a variety of venues and activities are now compulsory, along with…
