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50,000 Australians a day are being tested for COVID-19. How to solve the maths that says the number should be 6.5 million

As Victoria grapples with a second-wave outbreak of COVID-19, the importance of large-scale testing has again been highlighted.

Without its “testing blitz” aiming at 10,000 tests a day, the extent of the outbreak would have been invisible for much longer.

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
MirageC/GettyThe federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. …
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive&rdquo…
After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work
As recently as the early 1990s, 40% of Australian workers were union members. While there was a slight increase in 2024 &ndas…
The World Trade Organization is on life support. Will Trump’s new rules finish it off?
Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe United States has now withdrawn from 66 international organisations, conventions and treatie…
Why Iran can’t afford to shut down the internet forever – even if the world doesn’t act
As citizens around the world prepared to welcome the new year, Iranians began taking to the streets to protest their country…
Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed
Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as…

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…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

4 Amazing Medicinal Benefits of Kratom Red Bali
Kratom has become a popular natural alternative in the treatment of various health issues. What further adds to its appeal is that it has many strains, and they all provide…
Key ingredients for startup success
Venture capital (VC) is a common denominator for most successful businesses. But often, even with money, many budding startups still don’t get to the finish line. According to reports, a…
What is a latching push button switch, and how does it work?
Push-button switches are electrical devices that can be used to regulate power supply in electrical circuits, with a satisfying click when pushed 'in' or returned to their 'out' position. They…

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, has been awarded the Employer of ...