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The Donald Trumps NAFTA Boondoggle

For years labor leaders, America Firsters, and just about anyone who paid attention have railed against the unfair, job killing, economy destroying one-sided giveaway Bill Clinton and Progressiv...

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How Much Should I Borrow for My Study Loan?

There’s no doubt that study can open a lot of doors, many of which can lead to considerable success. Whether it be time to change your career, a desire to upskill in your field or simply to enjo...

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Somebody Has to Say It

Where are the voices of those crying in the wilderness? Where are the watchers on the walls? If the alarm isn’t given how will the people know when the enemy enters the camp? In America toda...

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How to Make Better Business Decisions in 2020

Every business owner would love to own a crystal ball to avoid big mistakes. While it might not be possible to see into the future, there are actions you can take to prevent company gaffes and ...

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Tips To Reduce The Stress Of Moving Properties

Moving properties is something that can often be a stressful situation for many people because there’s so much to think about. You also have the big task of moving everything you own from one place to...

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Keeping Your Commercial Premises Safe and Secure

When you run a small business, you take a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. But one of the most important areas to focus on is making sure that your commercial premises are safe and secur...

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Most Popular Ways To Send Money Internationally in 2020

What are the customers’ choice and cheapest ways for overseas payments Learn about different methods for sending money overseas. What features are important to you? Cheap or fast transfers? Which p...

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Most Popular Ways To Send Money Internationally in 2020

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Most Popular Ways To Send Money Internationally in 2020
What are the customers’ choice and cheapest ways for overseas payments Learn about different methods for sending money overseas. What features are important to you? Cheap or fast transfers? Which p…
Most Popular Ways To Send Money Internationally in 2020
What are the customers’ choice and cheapest ways for overseas payments Learn about different methods for sending money overseas. What features are important to you? Cheap or fast transfers? Which p…
Steps to Take if You Want to Use an MBA to Become an Entrepreneur
Becoming an entrepreneur can be done at any time, the catch is that it cannot be successfully done at any time. You need to have the expertise, the winning business idea, the financial backing, …
Surprising New Uses for Your Self Storage Unit
Among the most common ways to use a self storage unit are for holding valuables or for keeping items that you’re not ready to part with quite yet. But there are many other great uses that you mi…
Could a Caravan Be a Good Investment for Your Holidays?
When we think of holidays and getaways, we generally tend to think of jumping on a plane and jetting off overseas. We head to all inclusive resorts, where we can kick back and relax on a sunloun…
Four Tips When Job Hunting
Job hunting is something many of us will have to do for a number of times within our life. It can certainly be something that’s nerve-racking to go through, especially if it’s nothing something you’ve…
Common Carpet problems and how to Fix Them
It can be difficult to pick the right type of flooring for your home. Timber and tile are popular choices, especially in areas where there is heavy track or chances of things being spilled. But…
The Benefits of Vegan Protein Powder for Women
Most women steer away from protein shakes, so they don’t gain noticeable muscles, they would like to avoid any unnecessary calorie intake, or they don’t think they need lots of protein in their di…
How to Affordably Makeover Your Property
Every homeowner will want to live in a beautiful property. However, outdated décor and worn furnishings can detract from your home’s interior design. If you dread the thought of spending time in you…
Economists back social distancing 34-9 in new Economic Society-Conversation survey
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDAustralian economists overwhelmingly back social distancing measures that slow the spread of coronavirus over the alternative of easing restrictions and allowing…
Just how hot will it get this century? Latest climate models suggest it could be worse than we thought
Climate scientists use mathematical models to project the Earth’s future under a warming world, but a group of the latest models have included unexpectedly high values for a measure called &ldqu…
Self-employed Australians' hours have fallen 32% since coronavirus hit – double the impact on all employees
ShutterstockAustralia Bureau of Statistics data has confirmed the massive economic hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, with total hours worked across the economy officially falling 9% between early March …
The trade-offs 'smart city' apps like COVIDSafe ask us to make go well beyond privacy
The Commonwealth government says if enough of us download its COVIDSafe app, restrictions on our movements and activities can be lifted more quickly and life can return to normal. As important as it i…
Supermarkets claim to have our health at heart. But their marketing tactics push junk foods
ShutterstockSupermarkets like to portray themselves as having the health of the community at heart. And in the middle of a pandemic, we’re all grateful supermarkets are still open and, for the m…
The 'hospital in the home' revolution has been stalled by COVID-19. But it's still a good idea
ShutterstockGrowing numbers of Australians are choosing to receive their hospital care at home, according to figures published today in the Medical Journal of Australia. In 2017-18, more than half a m…
Trust in quality news outlets strong during coronavirus pandemic
ShutterstockThe New York Times passed an impressive milestone this week, with more than 6 million paid subscribers globally. Our latest research suggests it’s no coincidence it achieved this fea…
Experts are back in fashion – now more than ever we need to question them
www.shutterstock.com'Once upon a very different time, British cabinet minister Michael Gove sneered that “people have had enough of experts from organisations with acronyms saying that they know…
Economists back social distancing 34-9 in new Economic Society-Conversation survey
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDAustralian economists overwhelmingly back social distancing measures that slow the spread of coronavirus over the alternative of easing restrictions and allowing…
Self-employed Australians' hours have fallen 32% since coronavirus hit – double the impact on all employees
ShutterstockAustralia Bureau of Statistics data has confirmed the massive economic hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, with total hours worked across the economy officially falling 9% between early March …
Four Benefits Of External Storage For Business
When running a business, there might come a time where you need to consider external storage for your business. This could be a small storage unit or a warehouse, depending on the amount you have to s…
The government will spend $48 million to safeguard mental health. Extending JobKeeper would safeguard it even more
Federal health minister Greg Hunt has unveiled a A$48.1 million COVID-19 mental health plan, featuring A$7.3 million for research and data collection, A$29.5 million for outreach to vulnerable people…
Yes, we need a global coronavirus inquiry, but not for petty political point-scoring
Rey Moon/ShutterstockThe US government’s call for an international inquiry into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic has a clear political motive: to shift the blame for its own failure to respo…
The costs of the shutdown are overestimated -- they're outweighed by its $1 trillion benefit
ShutterstockAs Australia begins to relax its COVID-19 restrictions there is understandable debate about how quickly that should proceed, and whether lockdowns even made sense in Australia in the first…
Giving private schools federal emergency funds slated for low-income students will shortchange at-risk kids
Low-income Seattle students began to pick up bagged lunches in March after their school closed.Karen Ducey/Getty ImagesPublic schools have faced three distinct challenges since the coronavirus pandemi…
The costs of the shutdown are overestimated -- they're outweighed by its $1 trillion benefit
ShutterstockAs Australia begins to relax its COVID-19 restrictions there is understandable debate about how quickly that should proceed, and whether lockdowns even made sense in Australia in the first…
The Truth About Intra Workout Supplements: Do You Really Need Them?
On average, the workout supplement industry earns over $5 billion annually for selling nutritional products that allow consumers to perform well during workouts and recover rapidly after each sess…
4 Fascinating Facts about Chromatography
Science, particularly chemistry, has always introduced amazing experiments and laboratory techniques. Among these techniques include chromatography. Chromatography or “colour writing” has different ty…
5 Rooms You Did Not Know You Could Decorate with Rugs
An excellent rug can be compared to a good ending for a movie. It is the thing that makes everything come together. Sometimes, rugs are the only things that make the room more vibrant. In the worl…
Why You Should Start Taking BCAAs
As today’s lifestyle trend pushes people to be more health-conscious, workouts and nutrition have become some of their top focuses. From learning what exercises will work for your body type and …
4 Tips To Take The Stress Out Of Camping
Camping is such a great way to travel because you can get up close and personal with nature and really experience some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world. But for some people, campi…
Two refs are better than one, so why does the NRL want to drop one?
Plans to kick-start the sporting season with a return to rugby league games later this month could be stalled by a row over referees.The NRL confirmed this week it wants to drop the two-referee system…
The positives and negatives of mass testing for coronavirus
ShutterstockManyjurisdictions around the world are now testing people without symptoms as part of efforts to manage COVID-19. In Victoria, asymptomatic health-care workers have been part of the recent…