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Call for renewed government focus on achieving fiscal balance and sustainably cutting the costs of doing business - 17 Feb

Governments must apply renewed focus to achieve fiscal balance and sustainably reduce the cost of delivery.




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Australian entertainment and media industry must 'have a go' to grow - 15 Jun

Australian entertainment and media market is forecast to grow to $43.4 billion by 2019, a compound annual growth rate of 4.2 percent.




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Small Business can unlock big growth with the internet: PwC & Google report - 17 Aug

Australian small businesses can unlock an additional $49.2 billion in output over the next ten years by making better use of existing technology, PwC analysis commissioned by Google released today shows.




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A Positive and Ambitious Govt Response to Financial System Inquiry - 20 Oct

PwC partner and financial services leader Julie Coates said the Federal Government's response to the Financial System Inquiry Report was encouraging.




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Aussie Mine 2015 Going for Gold - 10 Nov

In Aussie Mine - Going for Gold, we find that companies holding quality gold assets were the shining lights of 2015 with revenues up by 11% and share of mid-tier revenues growing by 5%.




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Google is making Meet free for everyone

Google today announced that it is making Meet, its video meeting tool for businesses that directly competes with the likes of Zoom, available for free to everyone. Until now, you could participate in a Meet call without being a paying user, but you needed a paid G Suite account to start calls. You won’t be […]




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Google Cloud opens its Las Vegas region

Google Cloud today announced the official opening of its Las Vegas data center region. With this, Google Cloud now operates four regions in the western U.S., with Las Vegas complementing Google Cloud’s existing data centers in Los Angeles, Calif.; The Dalles, Ore. and its recently opened Salt Lake City, Utah region. In total, Google now […]




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Google delays Android 11 by a month

Google today announced that it is extending the preview period of Android 11 by about a month. So instead of launching a beta this month, as it had previously planned, it’ll release a fourth developer preview today instead. The first beta will officially launch on June 3, during an Android -centric online event it’ll hold […]




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Google’s Duo video chat app gets a family mode with doodles and masks

Google today launched an update to its Duo video chat app (which you definitely shouldn’t confuse with Hangouts or Google Meet, Google’s other video, audio and text chat apps). There are plenty of jokes to be made about Google’s plethora of chat options, but Duo is trying to be a bit different from Hangouts and […]




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Facebook now allows users in the US & Canada to export photos and videos to Google Photos

Facebook is today rolling out a tool that will allow users in the U.S. and Canada to export their Facebook photos and videos to Google Photos. This data portability tool was first introduced in Ireland in December, and has since been made available to other international markets. To use the feature, Facebook users will need […]




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Facebook users are buying and selling pangolin parts, even though it’s illegal

In spite of their protected status under international laws, pangolins remain one of the most trafficked animals in the world — and at least some of that trade is taking place right out in the open on Facebook . A new report from tech watchdog group the Tech Transparency Project details how Facebook users are […]




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Facebook’s redesign goes live with simplified navigation and dark mode

After months of testing, Facebook’s redesign is finally official. Announced last year at F8, the more minimalist approach to its desktop design has been rolled out in waves. In March, the company added an option to try out the new version. Users could switch back and leave feedback for why they had done so. This […]





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What will Tumblr become under the ownership of tech’s only Goldilocks founder?

This week, Automattic revealed it has signed all the paperwork to acquire Tumblr from Verizon, including its full staff of 200. Tumblr has undergone quite a journey since its headline-grabbing acquisition by Marissa Mayer’s Yahoo in 2013 for $1.1 billion, but after six years of neglect, its latest move is its first real start since […]




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Persona raises $17.5M for an identify verification platform that goes beyond user IDs and passwords

The proliferation of data breaches based on leaked passwords, and the rising tide of regulation that puts a hard stop on just how much user information can be collected, stored and used by companies have laid bare the holes in simple password and memorable-information-based verification systems. Today a startup called Persona, which has built a […]




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Goldman Sachs backs electric toothbrush startup Burst Oral Care

Burst Oral Care, a startup that sells an electric toothbrush boasting charcoal bristles and 33,000 sonic vibrations per minute, has raised a Series C of undisclosed size. Although we don’t know the amount of the round, the Series C was led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, and Burst says it more than doubled the valuation […]




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Apple and Google update joint coronavirus tracing tech to improve user privacy and developer flexibility

Apple and Google have provided a number of updates about the technical details of their joint contact tracing system, which they’re now exclusively referring to as an “exposure notification” technology, since the companies say this is a better way to describe what they’re offering. The system is just one part of a contact tracing system, […]




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Brave accuses European governments of GDPR resourcing failure

Brave, a maker of a pro-privacy browser, has lodged complaints with the European Commission against 27 EU Member States for under resourcing their national data protection watchdogs. It’s asking the European Union’s executive body to launch an infringement procedure against Member State governments, and even refer them to the bloc’s top court, the European Court […]




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Fairphone teams up with /e/OS on a box-fresh ‘deGoogled’ handset

The makers of the world’s most ethical smartphone, the Fairphone 3, have teamed up for a version of the device with even less big tech on board. The Netherlands-based device maker has partnered with France’s /e/OS to offer a “de-Googled” version of its latest handset, running an Android AOSP fork out of the box that’s […]




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Google under fire for squeezing travel startups hit by coronavirus refunds

Google is facing anger from the German startup ecosystem for refusing to restructure ad payments linked to travel and transport bookings that were subsequently wiped out by the coronavirus crisis. TechCrunch has seen a letter addressed to Google that’s co-signed by eight travel industry startups in which the tech giant is asked for flexibility in […]




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Cliqz pulls the plug on a European anti-tracking alternative to Google search

Cliqz, a Munch-based anti-tracking browser with private search baked in that has sought to offer a local alternative to Google powered by its own search index, is shutting down — claiming this arm of its business has been blindsided by the coronavirus crisis. Today was not great. We closed parts of @cliqz & our dream […]




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UK eyeing switch to Apple-Google API for coronavirus contacts tracing — report

The UK may be rethinking its decision to shun Apple and Google’s API for its national coronavirus contacts tracing app, according to the Financial Times, which reported yesterday that the government is paying an IT supplier to investigate whether it can integrate the tech giants’ approach after all. As we’ve reported before coronavirus contacts tracing […]




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From a Crisis of Conscience to Consumer Packaged Goods Success

Adnan Durrani, the CEO and founder of Saffron Road Foods, talks about finding a niche in the food industry after being disillusioned by his experiences while working on Wall Street.




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The 3-Step Strategy to Help You Determine Your Business Mission, Values and Goals

Doing so quickly is essential to getting your business on track.



  • Starting a Business

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What Apple and Netflix Got Right About Being Second Movers

First movers get a chance to shape the landscape, but second movers can change the game.




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Yelp Adds GoFundMe Donation Button for Struggling Local Businesses

Look for the "Donate" option on the web and in the app to help support restaurant, nightlife, beauty and fitness operators.




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What Apple and Netflix Got Right About Being Second Movers

First movers get a chance to shape the landscape, but second movers can change the game.




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5 Tips for Deciding Whether to Go Public or Stay Private

Navigating a high-growth company can be difficult for every entrepreneur to manage.




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3 Tips to Find a Good AI Partner for Your Recovery

The world will never look the way it did before, but productivity and consumption can resume with a little help.



  • News and Trends

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Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern and creator Julian Fellowes talk about the movie

The actress, 58, and writer, 70, appeared on Friday's Good Morning Britain where they also teased a potential sequel for the film.




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Downton Abbey Movie: Sophie McShera oozes glamour in a plunging black gown at the premiere

Sophie McShera turned heads on the red carpet in a plunging black floor length dress as she joined the cast for the world premiere of Downton Abbey the movie, held in London, on Monday night.




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Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael and Elizabeth McGovern at NY premiere for Downton Abbey movie

The British cast continue the story of the Crawley family in the feature-length drama written by the show's creator Julian Fellowes and directed by Michael Engler.




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Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern join Downton Abbey co-stars at event in LA

Several stars turned out for a reception hosted by The British Consulate General in Los Angeles on Thursday.




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Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern claim Dame Maggie Smith 'loves a meme'

In scenes set to air on Saturday's edition of the Jonathan Ross Show, the pair joked that that the iconic British actress, 84, 'loves a meme'.




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Author Jessica Fellowes (niece of Julian Fellowes) reveals she was let go for 'sounding too posh'

Author Jessica Fellowes from Oxfordshire was fired by a magazine for being 'too posh', and said that you wouldn't get the same 'reverse snobbery' towards someone from a council house.




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Michelle Dockery stuns in a high-fashion shoot as she lauds 'the golden age of television'

The Downton Abbey actress, 38, who played Lady Mary Crawley in the hit series, said she laughed out loud after a 'burly' taxi driver told her it was 'shame about your sister in season 3'.




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Why it pays to be a liar: As the hit series returns, Ioan Gruffudd reveals where the story will go

Ioan Gruffudd is set to return to ITV's Liar as Andrew Earlham next month. Father-of-two who lives in LA, says he's now 'old and weathered enough' to represent anti-heroes.




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Elizabeth McGovern claims she taught Brad Pitt how to KISS in their rom-com The Favour

The Downton Abbey star, 58, joked on Wednesday that she made the Hollywood icon, 56, 'the man he is' today thanks to their scenes in 1994 rom-com The Favour.




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Lizzie Cundy dazzles in a floor length turquoise sequinned gown as she makes her way to the NTA's 

Lizzie Cundy looked nothing short of sensational when she prepared for the National Television Awards on Tuesday.




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NTA's 2020: Love Island's Amber Gill wows in a semi-sheer khaki gown

The reality star, 22, ensured all eyes were on her in a stunning khaki green semi-sheer gown which highlighted her stunning hourglass frame underneath.




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Ant and Dec confirm they are in talks to sign huge £40million golden handcuffs deal with ITV

The Geordie presenting duo, both aged 44, are also reported to have legally trademarked their name to protect their brand for years to come.




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Katie McGlynn to become face of online betting company Mecca Bingo after quitting Coronation Street 

The actress, 26, who quit her role on the cobbles as Sinead Tinker last year, revealed the news on her Instagram account.




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Caroline Flack looks relaxed and care-free as the giggling star goes wall climbing with a friend

In a video shared by her pal, Mollie, to Instagram, the giggling Love Island star, 40, could be seen attempting to the climb the wall but quickly chickening out as she got too high.




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G.S.R.(E) - dated 05.10.2011 - The Companies (Central Governments) General Rules and Forms(Amendment) Rules , 2011

G.S.R.(E) - dated 05.10.2011 - The Companies (Central Governments) General Rules and Forms(Amendment) Rules , 2011




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Advertiesment - dated 28.10.2011 - The Ministry has decided to invite Expression of Interests from interested IT Service Providers for transitioning the MCA21 e-Governance project of the Ministry

Advertiesment - dated 28.10.2011 - The Ministry has decided to invite Expression of Interests from interested IT Service Providers for transitioning the MCA21 e-Governance project of the Ministry




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House Rules' Carolyn Burns McCrave goes on a rant as she slams the apartments on Super Switch

She's the design expert who normally goes from room to room critiquing the interiors of the homes on Seven's House Rules.




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Chaos on Capitol Hill as Democrats repeatedly reject GOP proposals for impeachment rules

In an often contentious hearing that stretched late into Wednesday night, members of the House Rules Committee fiercely debated the resolution to formalize the impeachment probe.




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Neymar celebrates after sister's boyfriend Gabigol fires Flamengo to Copa Libertadores glory

Neymar posted an Instagram video of his celebrations after his sister's boyfriend, Gabigol, fired Flamengo to their first Copa Libertadores since 1981 with a 2-1 win over River Plate.




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Paris Saint-Germain 'will not waste their time' with Neymar contract negotiations

Paris Saint-Germain will not offer Neymar a new deal as they believe he is already leaving according to Sport. The Brazilian's contract expires in June 2022 and he will not be offered a new deal.




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Neymar pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with goal celebration after NBA legend's death

Neymar has paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after one of basketball's greatest ever players died in a helicopter crash. The news broke shortly before PSG's Ligue 1 victory over Lille.