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FeatureBack to Business
We've spoken with Aussie business owners to find out how they've adapted in uncertain times to stay afloat — and even thrive — in 2020.
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NewsSnake Plants and Devil's Ivy: How This Gold Coast Nursery Continued to Grow During Lockdown
People were buying plants in volumes usually only seen at Christmas.
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NewsChair-Dancing, Online Vinyl Sales and Community: How Cottonmouth Records is Surviving 2020
"Our reward is people coming in and enjoying our venue."
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NewsSix Ways You Can Bring Pop Art Into Your Home to Brighten Up Your Life
Add a pop of colour with these pop art-themed homewares.
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NewsFour Life-Changing Lessons in Resilience Learned By Local Businesses This Year
There's no doubt Australia's hospo industry is a resilient bunch. So what can we learn from 2020 so far?
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NewsFive Ways These Aussies Changed Their Businesses to Thrive in Lockdown and Beyond
"We've learnt not to take anything for granted."
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NewsCritterpedia Is the New Animal-Identifying App That Works Like Shazam for Aussie Snakes and Spiders
Once launched, it'll be able to classify native creepy crawlies with just a snap of your camera.
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NewsUber Is Launching Its Dockless e-Bike Service Jump in Melbourne Next Month
A fleet of electric bikes will be rolled out across three city councils for the service's Australian launch.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's First Flying Taxis Could Look Like
The helicopter-like vehicles are designed to fly driverless at speeds of up to 290 kilometres per hour — and trials are slated to start in Melbourne this year.
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NewsAustralia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are Now Available to Download
Available on Android and iOS, the 90 new Indigemoji stickers include the Aboriginal flag, a boomerang and Australian animals.
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NewsAn Essential Packing List for that Last-Minute Summer Getaway
OK, maybe a watermelon kegging kit isn't "essential", but we think it's fun.
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NewsWorld-First Cameras That Can Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Now on NSW Roads
After a successful six-month trial, the cameras have been introduced across the state — permanently.
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NewsDigital Drivers Licences Are Now Available for All Sydneysiders So You Can Use Your Phone as ID
You can use it for both roadside checks and as ID at bars and clubs.
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NewsFive Game-Changers Who Started Their Own Businesses — and the Lessons They Learned
Hear from five Aussies who've taken the plunge and built super successful businesses.
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NewsFive Free Talks to Make You Feel Super Smart This Spring
Relive the glory days of uni and learn a thing or two (with a drink in hand) at this free talk series.
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NewsFive Strategies These Local Businesses Learned in Order to Evolve Their Businesses
Get inspired with practical advice from local entrepreneurs to help take your business to the next level.
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NewsFive Sydney Entrepreneurs on How They Support Other Local Businesses
From creating networking platforms to practicals tips for community participation, here are some ways to give back to local business owners.
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NewsFour Inspiring Sydney Businesses Doing Things a Little Differently
We chat with some Sydney entrepreneurs on pushing to challenge the status quo and creating a business from that.
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NewsFour Hacks These Entrepreneurs Used to Scale Up Their Businesses for the Better
Learn how to build your empire with these tried-and-true hacks guaranteed to help you keep your business thriving.
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NewsWhat the Future of Sydney's Retail Spaces Looks Like According to Five Local Business Owners
Discover what lies ahead for brick-and-mortar stores.
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NewsMelbourne's Train Network Is Set to Be Affected by a Four-Hour Strike
After plans to keep passenger gates open for two consecutive Mondays were quashed by the courts, staff will now walk off the job.
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NewsThe Tech These Small Businesses Are Using to Future-Proof Their Companies
Discover the ways these brands are playing the long game — from using AI to digital marketing tools.
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NewsHow These Four Sydney Small Businesses Are Growing in 2019 and What You Can Learn from Them
Discover how to take your business to the next level with words of wisdom from those who've done it all before.
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NewsThe Dos and Don'ts of Finally Kick-Starting that Business Idea of Yours
Discover how to turn your side hustle into your main gig with wisdom from those who've done it all before.
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NewsCommuters Will Get Two Days of Free Travel as Part of Melbourne's Train Strike
For two Mondays this month, barriers will be open and no one will be checking your Myki tickets.
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NewsPatchPets Is the New Tinder-Style App That'll Help Your Dog Make Four-Legged Friends
Scroll through profiles of local pooches, chat to other owners and set up puppy play dates.
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NewsOla Will Take You to the Airport for Free Tomorrow (or Discount Your Ride By $30)
The ridesharing service is offering airport trips for free up to the value of $30.
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NewsNew Buses with On-Board USB Charging Stations Are Now Rolling Around Melbourne
You can now take advantage of this (minor) modern convenience on a select number of inner city buses.
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NewsAustralia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are On Their Way to Your Phone
Coming to Android and iOS this year, the 19 new emojis include the Aboriginal flag and a boomerang.
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NewsWoolworths Is Now Offering Checkout-Free Shopping at Six Sydney Stores
You can now self-scan and pay for groceries using an app, avoiding checkouts completely.
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NewsYou Can Play Two New 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' Games on Google Earth Right Now
Everyone's favourite thief is back in two more nostalgic online games.
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NewsHow to Increase Productivity — and Decrease Your Screen Time — This Winter
Step one: get your mitts on some blue light filter glasses.
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News'The Burial Files' Is the Eerie New Podcast Digging Into Central Station's Macabre History
The site was a burial ground for 80 years — and it's got a truckload of stories to share.
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NewsThe Weekly Cap on Opal Fares Is Set to Drop to Make Your Commute a Bit Less Costly
Spend more than $50 a week on public transport? You could save an extra $13 a week.
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NewsA Look Inside the Future of City Dwelling at Sydney's New Co-Living Space
This is what it's like to swap the white picket fence for a more inclusive, urban lifestyle.
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News7-Eleven Has Launched Its First Checkout-Free Store in Melbourne
Here, you can forget about cash, cards and queues, and simply pay for your snacks via smartphone.
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NewsYou Can Play the New Pokémon Go-Style Harry Potter Game on Your Phone Right Now
'Wizards Unite' will have you casting spells, making potions and engaging in multi-player wizarding challenges
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NewsTesla Is Planning to Roll Out Its Own Ride-Sharing Service with Self-Driving Cars Next Year
While it'll hit the US first, you could soon be hailing a car with no driver (and no awkward chit-chat).
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NewsMelbourne's Beloved Harold Holt Swim Centre Is Set to Receive a $3 Million Makeover
It will include the restoration and reopening of its famed diving tower — which has been closed for 16 years.
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You Can Score $25 Trips To and From the Airport with Ola This Month
The ridesharing service is offering airport trips up to 20 kilometres for a flat rate of 25 bucks.
