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NSW is again cleaning up after major floods. Are we veering towards the collapse of insurability?

Written by Kate Booth, Associate Professor of Human Geography, University of Tasmania

Once again, large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by floods. It’s estimated 10,000 homes and businesses may have been damaged or destroyed and the Insurance Council of Australia reports more than 6,000 insurance claims have been received for the Mid North Coast and Hunter region.

Hundreds of families are displaced. With many...

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The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Chiropractic Care for Australian Small Businesses
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The government has asked for bold proposals. Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home
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From childcare to aged care, here’s how to deliver safer, more affordable care for all Australians
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Regulatory Earthquake: Why UK's Joint and Several Liability Reforms Are Now a Strategic Imperative for Every Global HR Director
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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…

Restoring Australia’s Past: Timeless Materials & Techniques in Heritage Conservation
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Skills children should be taught to help them succeed as adults
Society is changing at a rapid pace. Technological advancement has spearheaded significant changes in the way people live, socialise and work and this rate of change is expected to accelerate…
How much do you need to retire? It’s probably a lot less than you think
Iryna Inshyna/ShutterstockHow much do you need to save for a comfortable retirement? It’s a big question, and you’ll often hear dire warnings you don’t have enough.But for most Australians, it’s…
SMEs taking to the skies critical to staving off 2022’s ‘great resignation’
SMALL and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Australian economy, and with 2022 looking like the eye of the storm when it comes to the much-anticipated ‘great resignation’…

Carma appoints Owen Wilson as Chair of the Board

Carma’s next phase of growth to be guided by REA Group’s outgoing CEO who oversaw realestate.com.au rise to be Australia's #1 place for property ...

Digital Upgrade to Boost Efficiency Across Tasmanian Ports

TasPorts is undertaking a multimillion-dollar digital transformation that will improve efficiency, and enable smarter, more sustainable operations a...

Simplifying ecommerce integrations: How to streamline your setup without the stress

In today’s fast-moving retail world, having an ecommerce presence isn’t optional. Platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and Squarespace have lowered...

Shop Small Returns to Back the Small Businesses Supporting Local Communities

The annual Shop Small movement by American Express is returning for its 13th year in Australia to galvanise support for the country’s vibrant smal...

Introducing Commerce, the New Parent Brand of BigCommerce, Feedonomics and Makeswift, Powering an AI-Driven Future

Commerce’s open, intelligent ecosystem connects the tools and systems that drive growth and empower businesses to unlock data potential and deliver ...

How better billing can boost performance and profits in uncertain times

Optimising your revenue management function will help you put your business on stronger footing. The fact that economic conditions are tricky i...