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Strategy Dec. 23, 2021, 11:39 AM

From Canva to Culture Amp, these are the most talked about Aussie startups in 2021

A slate of Australian startups made news this year for explosive growth and innovative workplace policies.
Australia’s fintech sector also saw gains as it grew to $4 billion.
Here are the companies that got noticed in 2021.

The Disney+ Drive-In is coming back to Melbourne – here’s what’s showing and where to get tickets
Rudy Guiliani associate Bernard Kerik set to release Jan. 6 documents: report
Read the letter a virologist sent his family on how to best protect themselves from the Omicron variant

Strategy Dec. 23, 2021, 11:39 AM

From Canva to Culture Amp, these are the most talked about Aussie startups in 2021

Here are the companies that got noticed in 2021.

US Dec. 13, 2021, 3:55 PM

Donald Trump and Bill O’Reilly struggled with poor turnout at tour debut, with upper deck ticket holders ‘upgraded’ to fill lower bowl of ‘cavernous’ Florida Panthers arena

Photos from the Florida arena showed swaths of empty seats, and eventually "the top level was closed," the Sun-Sentinel reported.

US 11 hours ago

How to make money livestreaming on platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

Here's how influencers are making money going live on social media, from tips and subscribers to live shopping and brand sponsorships.

News 13 hours ago

A surfer died ‘from an apparent shark attack’ at a California beach on Christmas Eve, officials say

The victim was spotted by a female surfer who was able to help him to shore. He was pronounced dead on the scene by officials.

News 14 hours ago

2021 was a massive year for electric cars. 2022 will be even bigger.

Next year, you'll be able to choose from around 40 electric models, more than ever before. But the electric revolution is just getting started.

Opinion 14 hours ago

‘Elf’ makes of disabled adults through Buddy — whether purposefully or not

Buddy's potential disability is treated as an afterthought in "Elf," much like some disabled people are treated as an afterthought in society.

Markets 16 hours ago

Wall Street is pumped about the metaverse. But critics say it’s massively overhyped and will be a regulatory minefield.

Holding work meetings in the metaverse is "the sort of thing only a computer scientist could love," a communications professor said.

US 16 hours ago

15 of the royal family’s best Christmas Day outfits through the years

From Princess Diana's bold suits to Kate Middleton's festive coats, the royal family has worn many iconic Christmas Day looks.

Markets 16 hours ago

Warren Buffett ‘walked in like Santa Claus’ to a friend’s dinner party, carrying huge teddy bears for her children

"Everyone else had this really lovely Italian dinner, he had his hamburger and Coca-Cola and I think Oreos at the end."

News 16 hours ago

A New Hampshire woman came home from the airport and found dog food in her luggage instead of the $3,000 worth of gifts she bought in Europe

When Gina Sheldon returned home from the airport and opened up her luggage, she found dog food, an old T-shirt, and a bottle of shaving cream.

News

News Dec. 22, 2021, 10:52 AM

The Disney+ Drive-In is coming back to Melbourne – here’s what’s showing and where to get tickets

The Disney+ Drive-In is heading back to Melbourne this summer. Presented by Openair Cinemas, the Disney+ Drive-In will commence on 12 January, 2022. Held at Melbourne Showgrounds, this season will feature new blockbusters like “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and old favourites like “Die Hard” and “Spider-Man”. […]

News Dec. 21, 2021, 4:02 PM

Sellers are lowering prices as property listings soar, prompting the first signs of a buyer’s market in 18 months

Property listings have soared ahead of demand in recent weeks, heralding the hints of a buyer’s market for the first time in more than 18 months.

News Dec. 23, 2021, 2:53 PM

NSW and Victoria have reinstated mask mandates indoors after both states recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases

Restrictions have returned in most states and territories.

Markets

Markets Dec. 10, 2021, 4:06 PM

Inside Australia’s booming luxury watch market, where buyers will pay thousands above retail price — and a steel Rolex is as good as gold

The luxury watch market has exploded in 2021, driving prices for brands like Rolex into the stratosphere.

Markets Dec. 23, 2021, 8:10 AM

A co-founder of The Sandbox explains what on earth is going on in the metaverse — where land is selling for millions and Snoop Dogg is hanging out

Someone bought a pad near Snoop Dogg for $450,000. In The Sandbox metaverse.

Markets Dec. 22, 2021, 2:15 PM

NFT sales hit $246 million over the past week. These were the 5 best-selling digital collections.

Total NFT sales volume hit more than $12 billion in 2021 as both investors and entrepreneurs descend upon the nascent Web3 space.

Tech

Tech Dec. 17, 2021, 9:03 AM

5 ways to boost your creativity – and why it’s important to do it

The opportunity for people to try something different via the creator economy, or purely to pass some time at home, meant creativity flourished during the pandemic.

Tech Dec. 16, 2021, 4:56 AM

How gold compounds could be a new frontier in treating cancer by kick-starting the immune system

U.S. oncology company OncoTEX has made a huge leap in the future of cancer treatment.

News 14 hours ago

2021 was a massive year for electric cars. 2022 will be even bigger.

Next year, you'll be able to choose from around 40 electric models, more than ever before. But the electric revolution is just getting started.

Strategy

Strategy Dec. 23, 2021, 11:39 AM

From Canva to Culture Amp, these are the most talked about Aussie startups in 2021

Here are the companies that got noticed in 2021.

Strategy Dec. 22, 2021, 1:46 PM

A Paris firm let its employees choose their own salary and hours in an effort to battle against burnout. Here’s what happened.

Workers leaving white-collar jobs made Annabelle Roberts "totally panic" about losing her team, and she says the strategy seems to be paying off.

Strategy Dec. 15, 2021, 10:29 AM

Some postgraduate course fees are dropping by up to 75% to enable more Australians to retrain and upskill

According to a report from Universities of Australia, those with postgraduate degrees have better full-time work outcomes than those with undergraduate degrees.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle Nov. 15, 2021, 3:22 PM

5 motivational podcasts and audiobooks perfect for your next road trip around Australia

As warmer weather approaches, and restrictions come to an end, the possibility of a road trip beckons. The mere mention of one stirs up memories of afternoons spent on dirt roads and pitstops at fuel stations.

Lifestyle Dec. 24, 2021, 2:15 PM

This company wants to give off-grid cabins the luxury hotel treatment

Created by Adelaide-based design studio Das Studio, a new raft of retreats seek to combine the pared back appeal of off-grid cabins with luxury experiences.

Lifestyle Dec. 24, 2021, 12:11 PM

A model says she was uninvited from her friend’s wedding for looking ‘too good’ in the bridesmaid dress the bride chose for her

Alena Yildiz said the bride, a very close friend, saw a video of her in the bridesmaid dress and called her to say it was too "attention-grabbing."

Reviews

Reviews Dec. 24, 2021, 2:40 PM

The best early Boxing Day 2021 sales available from Amazon Australia

If you'd prefer to avoid the Boxing Day crowds, Amazon Australia has you sorted. The massive online retailer has kicked off the annual sale event early, and there are plenty of bargains that are ripe for the taking.

Reviews Mar. 1, 2021, 2:59 PM

Here’s which iPad is best for you, between the mini, Pro and Air

The 2020 10.2-inch iPad is best for most people with its sharp screen, fast processor, stylus support, and low price. The 2019 iPad Mini and 2020 iPad Air are also great choices if you want faster processors and better specs. Finally, the iPad Pro models are best for people who […]

Reviews Mar. 15, 2021, 4:00 PM

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ is the movie fans deserved to see back in 2017

Snyder's vision of the DC group is the superior version of the film, filled with many never-before-seen moments and a new villain.

US 11 hours ago

How to make money livestreaming on platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

Here's how influencers are making money going live on social media, from tips and subscribers to live shopping and brand sponsorships.

News 13 hours ago

A surfer died ‘from an apparent shark attack’ at a California beach on Christmas Eve, officials say

The victim was spotted by a female surfer who was able to help him to shore. He was pronounced dead on the scene by officials.

News 14 hours ago

2021 was a massive year for electric cars. 2022 will be even bigger.

Next year, you'll be able to choose from around 40 electric models, more than ever before. But the electric revolution is just getting started.

Opinion 14 hours ago

‘Elf’ makes of disabled adults through Buddy — whether purposefully or not

Buddy's potential disability is treated as an afterthought in "Elf," much like some disabled people are treated as an afterthought in society.

Markets 16 hours ago

Wall Street is pumped about the metaverse. But critics say it’s massively overhyped and will be a regulatory minefield.

Holding work meetings in the metaverse is "the sort of thing only a computer scientist could love," a communications professor said.

US 16 hours ago

15 of the royal family’s best Christmas Day outfits through the years

From Princess Diana's bold suits to Kate Middleton's festive coats, the royal family has worn many iconic Christmas Day looks.

Markets 16 hours ago

Warren Buffett ‘walked in like Santa Claus’ to a friend’s dinner party, carrying huge teddy bears for her children

"Everyone else had this really lovely Italian dinner, he had his hamburger and Coca-Cola and I think Oreos at the end."

News 16 hours ago

A New Hampshire woman came home from the airport and found dog food in her luggage instead of the $3,000 worth of gifts she bought in Europe

When Gina Sheldon returned home from the airport and opened up her luggage, she found dog food, an old T-shirt, and a bottle of shaving cream.

Markets 16 hours ago

A 28-year-old on Asia’s top metaverse platform makes six figures as a virtual fashion influencer

The BBC highlighted Monica Louise, aka Monica Quin, who's earning big money designing and selling clothes for avatars on the Zepeto platform.

Opinion 17 hours ago

The American middle class used to signify economic security. That’s now quickly becoming a luxury only the wealthiest can afford.

The 9.9% of Americans just underneath the ultrawealthy are now the only other class that feels financially stable. This spells trouble for our economy.