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'Designated contrarians' could improve nonprofit boards by disrupting the kind of consensus and groupthink that contributed to the NRA's woes

Sometimes it just takes one naysayer to illuminate a problem everyone else is ignoring.CreativeDesignArt/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

More than three years after New York authorities sued the National Rifle Association and four of its current and former leaders, the trial will begin on Jan. 8, 2024.

In her complaint, New York Attorney...

AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge
Getty ImagesThe New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year – around 20% of GDP – on goods, ser…
‘America’s big case’: the US Supreme Court raises doubts about Trump’s tariff regime
The US Supreme Court has heard arguments overnight on the legality of President Donald Trump’s “liberation day&rd…
As retail workers brace for the silly season, this 20c solution could dial down customer verbal abuse
More than 1.4 million people are employed in Australian retail and fast food businesses. Sadly, it’s not always a happy…
Could a ‘grey swan’ event bring down the AI revolution? Here are 3 risks we should be preparing for
James Lauritz/GettyThe term “black swan” refers to a shocking event on nobody’s radar until it actually hap…
How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer
Australia’s recycling system has been lurching from one crisis to another for decades. Soft-plastic schemes are collaps…
Navigating the New Normal in Fleet Operations: A Raw Look at 2025’s Industry Shifts
The Year of Reckoning for Fleet Management 2025 isn’t just another year for fleet operators. It’s the year where everythi…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

What's driving Uber's historic agreement with the TWU on gig work
Uber Australia has struck a historic agreement with the Transport Workers’ Union – a statement of principles that re-regulate work in the Australian rideshare and food delivery industry. This is…
Australia's system of taxing alcohol is 'incoherent', but our research suggests a single tax rate isn't the answer
The best word to describe the way Australia taxes alcoholic drinks is “incoherent”.It was the word used by the 2010 Henry Tax Review to describe a system in which some…
Australia is about to be hit by a carbon tax whether the prime minister likes it or not, except the…
Perutskyi Petro/ShutterstockTen years ago, in the lead-up to Australia’s short-lived carbon price or “carbon tax” (either description is valid), the deepest fear on the part of businesses was that they…

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...

The world of mobility is changing fast, and car ownership is no longer the default. Across Australia, professionals and businesses alike are seeki...

“You shouldn’t need a large account balance to experience real-time investing. Technology should make that kind of access universal.” For decades...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced that Greg Nicolle, G...

pay.com.au, the end-to-end payments and rewards platform, today announced the launch of International Payments, Australia’s first foreign exchange...