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WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Exploring our deepest motivations
In a two-horse race, always back the one called ‘self-interest’.
- Paul Keating
EXTRACT 1 from a new book about human behaviour called selfish, Scared and Stupid by Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan published by published by WILEY.
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12 SCAMS OF CHRISTMAS
Risks of online shopping in festive season
MCAFEE, a division of INTEL Security has announced its annual “12 Scams of Christmas” list to educate the public on the most popular ways cybercriminals scam consumers during the festive season as they surf digital devices.
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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING?
Need to tackle old-fashioned problem first
By Damon Cantwell Manufacturing Partner at Deloitte
IF advanced manufacturing (AM) is to be of genuine value to the industry in Australia, ironically a couple of old fashioned trends need to be addressed first.
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NSW GAS PLAN CHANGES
Aboriginal interests secure, says peak body
THE NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has welcomed changes to the NSW Gas Plan which protect NSWALC’s interest in petroleum exploration and preserves NSWALC's priority to re-apply for licences under the new regulatory framework in the future.
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CALL OUT TO SPORT GROUPS
Vacancy at Mulgoa Rise recreation fields
PENRITH City Council is calling for expressions of interest from sporting clubs and associations who wish to establish a presence in Mulgoa Rise, Glenmore Park.
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ICONIC HOTEL REOPENED
Hydro Majestic unveiled at last
AFTER almost six years of detailed planning and review, one of the most famous tourism landmarks in the Blue Mountains, the Hydro Majestic Hotel, has re-opened its doors.
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SUPPORT FOR CITY BEACH
Asset activation is good, says KPMG
PARRAMATTA Council’s draft plans for the CBD and river foreshore has been welcomed by an executive of the city’s largest corporations, KPMG.
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VISION FOR PARRAMATTA FUTURE
Beach, cafes and new ferry wharf
By Di Bartok
A RIVERSIDE “beach”, swish cafes, a new sleek ferry wharf and tall buildings that allow sun on the streets are all part of Parramatta Council’s vision of the future.
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CANCER TREATMENT BOOST
Ingham unveils flagship research
THE Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research has unveiled its flagship MRI-Linac cancer research technology at a special event recently.
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RISKS OF VERBAL CONTRACTS
Understand what needs to be done
By John Glover
CEO Pendragon
A CONTRACT is a verbal or written agreement to do work in exchange for some benefit, usually a payment. The agreement is able to be enforced in the courts.
