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To be a rising star in the space economy, Australia should also look to the East

Written by Nicholas Borroz, PhD candidate in international business and comparative political economy, University of Auckland

Diversifying its space partners could help Australia avoid getting pushed around by the space rivalry of China and the United States.Alex Cherney/CSIRO/EPA

The UK’s space agency is already planning for spaceflights to Australia, taking just 90 minutes. This week it announced the site of its first “spaceport”.

Where exactly a...

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
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The Backbone of Business: Exploring Back Office Support Functions
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Here's what happens to workers when coal-fired power plants close. It isn't good
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The Role of CCTV in Crime Prevention and Home Safety
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Demand for Home Batteries surges as Federal Rebate Kicks In

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Why Sport Remains the Safest Bet in an Uncertain World

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THE FINE LINE WITHIN HILARIOUS SIGNAGE DESIGN FAILS

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Deputy Announces Exclusive Global Partnership with Predelo to Bring AI to Shift-Based Businesses

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based businesses, has announced an exclusive partnership with Predelo, an AI Decision Agent-as-a-Serv...

Leftover Budget? The Last-Minute EOFY Tip to Drive Business Success in FY25/26

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pay.com.au appoints new CEO and Managing Director

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