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Unpaid work schemes: exploitation or experience? 2/8/2013

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a new focus on educating employers and employees about the legitimacy of schemes for unpaid work experience.

Internships deserve thought, but are not all bad 2/8/2013

The academic report on unpaid work and internships for the Fair Work Ombudsman deserves considered thought, but there should be no rush to judgement or knee jerk responses by the ...

Urgent action needed to curb problem gambling among young people 2/8/2013

There has been a rapid rise in problem gambling among young men driven by dramatic growth in online sports betting, adding to the urgency for the federal government to protect ...

Lovers pick dinner over diamonds this Valentine's Day 2/7/2013

This Valentine's Day, loved-up couples will splurge on fine dining and romantic getaways to celebrate their union say business information analysts at IBISWorld.

Hotel management professor wins prestigious award 2/4/2013

A distinguished academic career that has engaged and nurtured the evolution of sport management worldwide was acknowledged at the highest level when Professor Kristine Toohey was ...

International tourism to continue robust growth in 2013 2/1/2013

International tourist arrivals grew by four per cent in 2012 to reach 1.035 billion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Asia and the Pacific among most 'open' for travel Visas 2/1/2013

New UNWTO research on Visa facilitation shows that Asia and the Pacific and the Americas are the most 'open' regions in terms of tourist Visa requirements.

Are you still wasting time with year-end reviews? 1/31/2013

Nowadays managing people in an organisation is becoming harder than ever, and it is evident that without effective management of people, there is no way to achieve organisational ...

How to sustain productivity with fewer staff 1/29/2013

Unemployment rates in Australia have significantly hiked from 5.2 per cent last year to the current level of 5.4 per cent. Job advertisements have slumped to their lowest level in ...

Sustainability and the modern hospitality manager 1/25/2013

There are many things which need to be considered when deciding which products to stock in a venue.

Pollution down, waste recycling up in NSW: report 1/25/2013

The latest environment report card for NSW shows public transport use is up and air pollution is down but the state's biodiversity is falling.

The average Australian: now, and in 2025 1/21/2013

Forget beer-swilling sports nuts – we're a nation of urban-dwelling, eco-conscious bargain hunters.

Is it worth it? Police to fine pub patrons refusing to leave 1/10/2013

Pub patrons in Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo have been put on notice to behave or face a hefty fine with the new STOP! Is it worth $550 campaign being enforced in the Central West over ...

Industries to fly and fall in 2013 1/10/2013

As Australian companies prepare for the New Year ahead, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the five industries expected to soar and the five expected to sink in 2013. ...

New Year's resolutions mean big bucks for some 12/28/2012

As the New Year approaches, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to cash in – or lose out – on our good intentions for 2013.

Staff summer breaks and 'increased productivity' 12/28/2012

Take time out for a break this Christmas, even if it's only a short break.

Penny Wong most trusted to babysit the nation's children 12/20/2012

Looking for a babysitter this Christmas? Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Penny Wong, is the politician Aussies would most trust to look after their children, according to new ...

Australians living longer: global study 12/17/2012

Australians are living longer but chronic diseases such as diabetes are taking a greater toll on our health, a global study shows.

Run out of beds: Aust hotels prepare for Ashes bookings boom 12/17/2012

With an estimated 37,000* international visitors heading to Australia for the Ashes test series this time next year, tickets to the matches aren't the only things in high demand.

The world is our oyster: tourist number hits 1bn for 2012 12/17/2012

On the symbolic arrival date of the one-billionth tourist (13 December 2012), UNWTO revealed the actions tourists can take to ensure their trips benefit the people and places they ...

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