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As Australian supermarkets are blamed over food costs, French grocer Carrefour targets Pepsi for 'unacceptable' price rises

Written by Garritt C Van Dyk, Lecturer, University of Newcastle

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As Australian supermarkets are blamed over food costs, French grocer Carrefour targets Pepsi for 'unacceptable' price rises

Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?

Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

A global tax crackdown is coming for crypto – including NZ trades worth billions

Forget massive seawalls, coastal wetlands offer the best storm protection money can buy

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From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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