Driverless cars are already here but the roads aren't ready for them
Tragic fatalities are raising overdue questions about whether people and places will be ready when driverless car technology moves from beta-testing to a full-throttled rollout.
How the crypto market complements the cannabis industry
The billion-dollar industry may have found a solution through another billion-dollar market: cryptocurrency.
Organic agriculture is going mainstream, but not the way you think it is
New research suggests that the relationship between organic and conventional farming is more complex. The flow of influence is starting to reverse course.
Australian governments don’t work with each other and it’s holding back regional economies in trouble
Even though Australia has enjoyed 25 years of economic growth, many regional communities have either struggled to recover or never recovered from factory closures, declining commodity prices, or a drop in tourists.
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Australian millennials’ incomes have grown more than baby boomers and millennials in other countries
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The world needs to build more than two billion new homes over the next 80 years
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The world economy can benefit from a vindicated Trump
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Bitcoin price news: Value surges this week with Ethereum, BTC Cash, Ripple
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Is mediatech the new fintech?
The mediatech revolution is well underway. It’s in our lounge rooms, bedrooms and on our way to and from work. We’re tuning into Spotify, playing Fortnite and watching Netflix into the wee hours like there’s no tomorrow.
Greg Hunt rants about freedom of speech during gay conversion therapy question
Greg Hunt has argued gay conversion therapy is a matter of freedom of speech.
Hemp growers continue to increase in the US amid booming industry
The production of hemp in the United States’ farmlands surged in 2017 amid the widening approval for the use of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) in the state-level.
Crypto mining remains a lucrative sector that attracts companies’ investments
When cryptocurrencies boomed in recent years, companies have started to venture into crypto mining to get a larger share of the pie.
Starbucks to close US stores on May 29 for racial bias training
Starbucks will be closing its more than 8,000 company-owned stores in the US for the afternoon of May 29.
Move over Canada and EU, Australia is best placed to benefit in the US-China trade tug-of-war
Australian firms are in a sweet spot between the bickering United States and China, where they can sell more and buy more cheaply because of weaker competition in both markets.
Bitcoin's wild ride and what's ahead for the cryptocurrency
Bitcoin has been on a volatile ride in recent times, its value rising and falling like a kite caught in variable winds. But there are certain variables and concurrent conditions that are signals worth watching.
Jamie Oliver’s Australian restaurant in voluntary administration
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s Australian restaurant group has been put into voluntary administration.
Woolworths blames IT outage for checkout counters shutdown
Woolworths has blamed IT outage for the temporary shutdown of its checkouts across the nation on Monday.
Flesh-eating ulcer on the rise in Victoria
A tissue-destroying.ulcer, commonly in the tropical regions of West or Central Africa, is on the rise in Victoria.
Pental ordered to pay $700K over false ‘flushable’ wipes claims
The company’s White King flushable toilet and bathroom cleaning wipes were found not to be flushable at all.
Why many businesses grow their successes with crypto
Cryptocurrency, crypto mining and blockchain technology provide opportunities for growth to numerous companies.
XPO2 and PotNetwork forge strategic partnership
PotNetwork Holding, Inc. (OTCMKTS:POTN) said Diamond CBD, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, has inked a deal with XPO2.
Graphite and graphene market economy gets another player in Elcora
Graphene is said to surpass expectations when it comes to strength and electronic properties.
eToro raises US$100M for global expansion and support of blockchain technology
Social trading company eToro has raised US$100 million (AU$130 million) to support its expansion into new markets.
Widening legalisation propels already soaring cannabis industry further
The widening cannabis legalisation in the US and the rest of the world is doing wonders for the industry.
Zuckerberg fires back at Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Facebook criticism
Mark Zuckerberg has fired back at Tim Cook.
Crypto mining generates heightened interest from companies and individuals
Crypto mining is the process of adding verified transactions to the blockchain. It is also a means of releasing a new cryptocurrency.
Spotify says 2 million users avoiding ads without paying
At least 2 million Spotify users are dodging ads without paying for premium services.
Blockchain’s role in changing society for the better
Philanthropy and social work have the main objective of making the world a better place, particularly for the disenfranchised sectors of the society.
How Reg CF Crowdfunding Portals strengthen legitimacy through improved transactions transparency
Crowdfunding gave birth to a lot of major companies that started from promising start-ups.
The Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy, releases employees from NDAs
The Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy on Monday.
The surge of global cannabis industry through CBD products
While the cannabis industry continues to surge in the United States, the global market is predicted to see massive gains in the coming years.
3 companies that prove riding the cryptocurrency, blockchain wave is worth it
These three companies took advantage of the opportunities to venture into the cryptocurrency and blockchain scene.
3 breakout industries for entrepreneurs to consider
Taking up entrepreneurial roles in these growing sectors could prove to be profitable.
6 best CBD firms emerging as market leaders
Here are five CBD companies positioning themselves as market leaders in their respective sectors.
ACCC sues Woolworths over alleged misleading eco product claims
The consumer watchdog said that the supermarket giant’s environmental claims about its W Select Eco products were false, misleading and deceptive.
5 blockchain firms to consider for investing
The blockchain market is forecast to balloon to US$7.683 billion (AU$9.94 billion) by 2022.
Trimax, Saavy Naturals pave the way for new era in organic cosmetics
The demand for organic cosmetics is on the rise.
Cannabis retailers share their sustainable practice in production
There is growing concern about whether or not they are able to implement a sustainable method in harvesting the plant.
