The outlook for jobs is still positive and we should remain optimistic, despite the increase in interest rates, and a rise in the unemployment rate, says Matthew Tukaki, head of Drake International.
There have been fresh reports of a new wave of iPhone attacks, following the infamous ‘Rick Astley’ Ikee worm that affected iPhone users earlier this week.
Online shopping in Australia just got better with the launch of a new online entertainment shopping website www.treeet.com.au.
Dating website under fire for creating ‘fake profiles’ An online dating website has come under fire from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for creating ‘fake profiles’ and misleading users. The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Jetplace Pty Ltd, the operator of website www.redhotpie.com.au. The ACCC alleges Jetplace created and published […]
Social networking giants Twitter and LinkedIn announced overnight that they had formed a partnership to bring tweets to LinkedIn with users now able to integrate profiles by updating different accounts on both sites at the same time.
Consumer confidence has slipped for the first time in five months as a result of recent interest rate hikes, a new survey has found.
Wesfarmers chief Richard Goyder says he is concerned about the impact another potential interest rate rise could have on consumer confidence and the still fragile economy.
In the lead up to the US Climate Change Conference, climate change, sustainability and becoming carbon neutral is at the forefront at the forefront of most government discussions and business plans. In order to encourage and facilitate such discussion, global environmental group GreenBizCheck is conducting a national search for Australia’s next Eco Champion.
Consumer demand for personal credit such as credit cards and personal loans fell by 14 percent in the July to September quarter of 2009; while mortgage applications increased by 32 percent, a survey shows.
The big banks have been urged to follow the lead of the Commonwealth Bank in providing compensation to former Storm clients.
