Aussies stuck on hold for 96.5m hours in call centre hell
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Big Tech forced into a radical reinvention
The high-flyers are doing what was once unthinkable: slashing staff to boost profits. Even local players are getting in on the act.
Be brave, make money and become a Barefoot Boss
If you want to become a boss like Ava, who made $700 in two months selling flowers at her roadside stall, you can – just follow the steps in the Barefoot Kids summer challenge series.
Taco king expands global empire; more Aussie stores coming
The founder of Aussie taco chain Guzman y Gomez has just opened a new US restaurant as he continues to expand his empire — with more Aussie stores coming. See the full list.
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$100m solar farm could be approved within weeks
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Coast architectural masterpieces up for state prize
SUNSHINE Coast architects remain at the cutting edge as evidenced by nominations for the 2018 Queensland Architecture Awards to be announced next month.
Group flags ACCC probe of Mackay Sugar
The ACCC is probing Mackay Sugar, according to the group of growers
City mum juggling three businesses, two kids
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Hundreds of bottles of pink gin liqueur fly off shelves
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New technology to revolutionise aluminium smelting
The breakthrough technology developed by Alcoa has been used at a factory in America since 2009
Record fine for Linc scandal – but don’t bet it will be paid
Mudslinging and calls for higher standards after coal gasification calamity
‘Bring back Norco’: Health workers angry after milk change
THE health union says the NSW Government has “abandoned” local milk supplier Norco and to source milk from Queensland.
Make your job an event
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