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California and Florida grew quickly on the promise of perfect climates in the 1900s – today, they lead the country in climate change risks

Written by Henry Knight Lozano, Senior Lecturer in American History & Director of Liberal Arts, University of Exeter

Iconic California from a 1920s orange box label.Covina Citrus Industry Photographs

Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter’s reach.

This vision of an “American Italy&rdqu...

The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000’s dotcom crash – with some important differences
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As Black Friday sales kick off, these are the dodgy sales tactics to look out for
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Green finance was supposed to contribute solutions to climate change. So far, it’s fallen well short
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Some people choosing DIY super are getting bad advice, watchdog warns
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Is AI really coming for our jobs and wages? Past predictions of a ‘robot apocalypse’ offer some clues
Getty ImagesThe robots were taking our jobs – or so we were told over a decade ago. The same warnings are regularly hea…
AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge
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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…

EMVision Appoints Prof Alan Coulthard To Clinical Advisory Board
EMVision Medical Devices Limited (ASX:EMV) (“EMVision” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the appointment of a leader in the field of medical imaging and stroke care, Professor Alan Coulthard…
State of the Hospitality Industry: Trends, challenges and opportunities for venues in 2023
Few industries felt the impacts of the pandemic more severely than hospitality; with Australia’s bars, restaurants and cafes forced to pivot and adapt to stay open and operational. Those businesses…
Five things you need to know about today’s economic statement
Lukas Coch/AAPAustralia is living through the biggest economic and social disruption since the second world war. Today’s budget update provides a stark reminder of just how big the economic and…

Australia’s Young Entrepreneurs Redefining Success Through Legacy and Community Impact

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

Lessons in AI: How LoanOptions.ai Shows What Smart Adoption Really Looks Like

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...

Driving smarter: how car subscription models are redefining mobility and financial flexibility

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

The Future of Wealth Technology

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

Thryv wins national accolade at 2025 Australian Service Excellence Awards

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

pay.com.au unveils first-of-its-kind FX rewards feature, becoming the most flexible rewards solution for Aussie businesses

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