News Desk
Assistant Treasurer Shorten: “We are committed to banking competition”
In this interview, Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten reaffirms the Government’s vision for encouraging greater banking competition. He explains the plan for supporting a so-called ‘fifth pillar’ of non-bank lenders and addresses the role of superannuation funds in achieving a budget surplus.
What was the biggest PR disaster for 2010? Was it the ‘dog sex’ scandal, homophobic comments by Stephanie Rice or technical turmoil at Qantas?
The Canberra Raiders’ ‘dog sex’ scandal, the Commonwealth Bank’s premium interest rate hike and the David Jones sexual assault case were just some of the diverse incidents to make the year’s definitive list of PR gaffes. Celebrities Stephanie Rice, Matthew Newton and Lara Bingle also hit the headlines for the wrong reasons in 2010.
Cool companies shake their groove ‘thangs’ at Anthill’s 2010 Cool Company Awards
A ‘who’s who’ of leading Australian entrepreneurs and business builders gathered last night at Melbourne’s 24 Moons Bar in AC/DC Lane to celebrate Anthill Magazine’s 2010 Cool Company Awards. Winners were presented with as Australia’s biggest award in business — a 1.2 metre personally branded trophy bean-bag. In addition to the formal accolades, attendees were treated to party games for entrepreneurs, such as ‘Pin the Idea on the Venture Capitalist’.
Was the Melbourne Cup interest rate rise too much, too soon?
In this news podcast, Leon and Garry talk about interest rates being put on hold – for now. But evidence suggests that latest interest rate rise has put pressure on the construction industry and BIS Shrapnel says it was premature. Also, could a Wikileaks cyber war be hitting Australia? Press play and have a listen.
Eventarc raises some cool funding from Domenic Carosa’s FCDF
Founded by web-developers Scott Handsaker and Andrew Edwards in November 2009, Eventarc has turned over AUS$4million in transactions in the past 13 months. That’s approximately $300,000 per month. Becoming quickly revenue positive has proven to be an important factor when picking investments for the Future Capital Development Fund (FCDF), according to Domenic Carosa.
Australian entrepreneur creates ‘gay marriage’ registration service in wake of the NSW Government’s Relationships Register
A major change, however, has occurred within the NSW Government, which recently announced a formalised method of recognising same sex marriage. Sydney-based entrepreneur Julie Sweet of Certificatesonline.com.au, a web-based business that helps individuals gain access to important documents such as birth and wedding certificates, this week expanded the service to offer a new high speed way for eligible couples to register their relationship.
Aussie e-tailer eStore.com.au on acquisition trail for 2011
Australian online retailer eStore.com.au is in acquisition mode for 2011 with plans to grow its already significant business through the acquisition of local online companies. In a statement to Anthill, eStore founder Lorenzo Coppa says he is keen to speak with owners of online businesses selling technology products looking to exit the market or explore opportunities to leverage their products with eStore.com.au.
ACCC’s decision against Metcash-Franklins deal ‘defies logic’, says IGA Chairman Mick Daly
Leon and Garry talk to the IGA National Board Chairman, Mick Daly, about the grocery industry and the Australian retail environment. In particular, he has much to say on the success of Metcash, IGA’s principal wholesaler, against competitors Woolworths and Coles, and the looming showdown with the ACCC over Metcash’s plans to acquire the Franklins supermarket chain.
iElect predicted Liberal swing in Victorian election before the pollsters
The Victorian Election last month was not only a win for the Coalition, but also for iElect.com.au for successfully predicting the swing of the election before any traditional poll. Whereas most pollsters continue to rely on telemarketing and focus groups, iElect was predicting a Labor lead of 51% and the Coalition 49% for the bulk of the election, which changed quickly four days from polling-day, showing a swing to 61% Coalition and 39% Labor.
Why Laurie Oakes called Julia Gillard a ‘pygmy’ at last night’s Walkey Awards
Last night, at the 55th Annual Walkley Awards, veteran television political reporter Laurie Oakes was honoured with the award for the most outstanding piece of journalism for his coverage of the Labor leaks during the federal election campaign. In addition to calling Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s stance on WikiLeaks “ridiculous”, he also posed the question, with typical dry humour, “When did ‘leak’ become a four letter word?”
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