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Is the Barbie movie a bold step to reinvent and fix past wrongs or a clever ploy to tap a new market?

Ryan Gosling (left) and Margot Robbie who play Ken and Barbie in the "Barbie'' movie.Shutterstock

After a months-long marketing blitz, the much-hyped Barbie movie is released this week.

From a Malibu Barbie dreamhouse listed on AirBnB, an AI tool that transforms selfies into Barbie movie posters and multiple Barbie-themed brand collaborations...

Almost half of young workers expected to work unpaid overtime, while a quarter aren’t paid compulsory super
Anna Kraynova/ShutterstockA young person gets a job, excited to earn their first paycheck. Over time, they realise the hours …
No more card surcharges: what the Reserve Bank’s proposed changes mean for your wallet
That extra 10c on your morning coffee. That $2 surcharge on your taxi ride. The sneaky 1.5% fee when you pay by card at your …
Solana Crash Explained: Key Reasons Behind the Dip and What’s Next
SourceSolana has been going through some major ups and downs lately. One moment, it is soaring to new heights while in anot…
Soaring house prices may be locking people into marriages, new research shows
GAS-photo/ShutterstockHouse prices continued to rise across Australia in June, recent data shows. Nationally, prices have ris…
Treasury warns the government it may not balance the budget or meet its housing targets
Kokkai Ng/GettyIn the runup to each election, federal treasury produces a “blue book” and a “red book&rdquo…
Franchise vs. Independent Business: Which Path Is Right for You?
Starting a business is one of the most significant decisions you'll make on your entrepreneurial journey. Two primary paths…

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…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

Using 'she' and 'he' reinforces gender roles and discrimination of women
The fight over gendered language may seem frivolous but speaking a heavily gendered language may highlight gender distinctions and lead to discrimination.www.shutterstock.comIn the face of overwhelming evidence of gender discrimination…
Forcing immigrants to work in regional areas will not boost regional economies in the long run
In the short-run, the targeted migration program boosts workers in the target region.Bread for the World/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDAs politicians raise concerns about immigration straining infrastructure and public services in Australia’s…
How to Efficiently Handle Rubbish Removals
Efficient rubbish removal is essential for maintaining a clean and organised space, whether at home, in the office, or on a construction site. Handling rubbish removals properly not only improves…

Optimising your operations in FY2026 will help you combat the challenges of a volatile trading environment. Up, down, in out…Since the commence...

AI investments have become a strategic priority for business with the mindset that if you're not using AI, you're falling behind. But according to...

For many Australian businesses, growth increasingly depends on thinking beyond local borders. As wage pressures rise, and specialised talent pool...

As organizations globally seek innovative ways to improve sustainability and their impact on Earth, the American Waterways Operators (AWO), a lead...

A leading provider of energy solutions VoltX Energy has seen a 400% increase in demand for home batteries in the past three weeks as people put d...

When Rome was in crisis, its leaders did not retreat to the Senate. They went to the circus. To the chariot races. To the gladiators. Sport was no...