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Australian businesses unprepared for technological upheaval

THE Australian business community may not be prepared for the upheaval it faces over the next two decades, according to the latest MYOB report.

Spread money to manage the risks

Figures from Morningstar show that over the current financial year to the end of May, Australian shares dished up total returns - capital growth plus dividends - of 13.89%.

The past 12 months have been pretty good for investors

Do you know a 'Mumpreneur'?

Awards ceremony aims to celebrate the achievements of mums in business.

Organisations celebrates hard-working Aussie mums around Australia

Lennox Head provides dream venue for new restaurant

Shelter has a view of the ocean from Pacific Parade in Lennox Head.

Refuge for foodies to enjoy 'simple, elegant' dishes

Cafe's exotic coffees come with the Lismore heart

Benchtop Espresso artisan coffee and tea in Lismore. Photo Marc Stapelberg / The Northern Star

Unique selection of coffee on offer in Lismore.

TELSTRA DOWN? Why mobile, internet, Foxtel may be out

TELSTRA customers were forced to face a mass outage today

New law won't stop farm worker exploitation

NEW LAW: Concerns have been raised over the proposed Labour Hire Licensing Bill.

RCSA claims labour hire law is politically motivated

Mining giants in fight that could spell disaster for NQ town

STAND OFF: There are perfectly good homes for workers, but mining company QCoal could be forced to build a camp and the deserted streets and empty houses of Glenden would remain.

How two mining companies could ruin this small town

Money

Govt gives some workers 50% bonus

Low-income workers can et a free $500 in their super under the government's co-contribution program

Home owners settling to make way for Mackay Ring Road

The Clarkson family's home was moved just down the road from their former land at Stotts Road, Te Kowai, which was resumed by TMR.

But some are still clinging on, fighting for a better deal

10 tax tips to try before June 30

MOVE FAST: Get in now to make the most of your tax return.

Get in now to make the most of your tax return

Why have wages grown so slowly?

The amount of spare capacity in the labour market has kept wages down in Australia in recent years.

There has been enough spare capacity to help limit wage increases

How to claim up to $20,000 on tax

TAX TIME: Deduct more from this year's tax.

The cuts only apply to businesses with a turnover of $10 million

Correction and apology to Mechanical Engineers Australia

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The error was made in an article published in April.

Samsung Pay add 38 more banks and credit unions

Two million more Aussies can now use phones as credit cards.

Technology

The iPhone 8 will come with a BIG treat for Apple fans

IT’S set to be a big year for Apple fans, because this year marks the 10th anniversary of the first iPhone.

The making of the iPhone: ‘It’s the reason I’m divorced’

The iPhone 4, now one of the older models of the game-changing smartphone.

Apple was reluctant to make the game-changing iPhone

Apple iPad Pro review: Is this a laptop replacement?

Apple's Greg Joswiak speaks about the iPad Pro during an announcement of new products at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Apple’s new iPad 10.7-inch has found the middle ground

Wait for the iPhone 8 or go for Android?

Key iPhone 8 feature could be disastrous A leaked image of the iPhone 8 has highlighted one key feature and the fury from some customers is spilling over.

Wait for the iPhone 8 or is there a better option to buy now?

Opinion

OPINION: Fixation with coal starting to look like socialism

HONESTLY, what is up with our politicians' preoccupation with coal?

OPINION: Pros, cons of once-sacred super fund

Can QSuper be recommended as a super fund? The answer is sometimes yes and sometimes definitely no.

Financial advisor Christoph Schnelle reviews QSuper

How to stop losing 'easy' sales

15/07/02 110966 Building industry, tradesmans toolbelt. Photo Brett Wortman / Sunshine Coast Daily

There are things you can do to stop losing easy sales

Make the most of the new, flexible super rules

Putting a long-term financial plan in place to save for your retirement and take advantage of superannuation tax concessions could be one of the most valuable financial decisions you make.

Our business columnist offers insight into major changes

Madness that allowed foreign workers a foot in the door

Sparks fly as a sheet metal worker fabricates a piece of mining equipment at Mastermyne Engineering. Photo: Chris Ison / The Morning Bulletin

That is what the 457 visa program had become - a madness

Company tax cuts just one aspect

Government senators seem happy with themselves during a debate on the Company Tax Bill on March 31.

Are the benefits worth it in the long term?

Do you need an extra hand to grow your business?

Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce board member Sam Wright, Friday, January 27, 2017.

The road to success is tough

Games & Gadgets

The Frame brings Australian art to your TV

GROWING up in Australia’s north, Sarrita King liked nothing more than a huge lightning storm to break the intensity of a humid day.

Xbox One X revs up for 4K gaming

Forza Motorsport 7 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS launches at E3.

Xbox One X will retail from November 7 in Australia for $649

Dark side of world’s best job

“I’ve had friends who have been stalked,” Kathleen tells 60 Minutes.

Being a female professional gamer has serious downsides

Driverless cars are no longer science-fiction, they're here

FUTURE SENSE: The new Maroochydore CBD is being designed with extensive use of technology to create a dynamic city centre.

Technology will change not only the way we drive but the way we live