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Australia risks losing its ‘corporate brain’ if more high-value jobs keep being sent offshore

This year, some of Australia’s biggest and best known companies – Telstra, National Australia Bank (NAB), Officeworks and Woolworths – have decided to cut jobs locally, while creating more overseas. Those will mainly be in India, the Philippines and Vietnam.

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We Found The Best Officeworks EOFY Sales So You Can Save On Tech, Home Office & More

You can score up to 40 per cent off during the Officeworks End of Financial Year (EOFY) sale on tech, office supplies and more.

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Pamela Rabe: ‘I find wandering up and down the aisles of Officeworks very calming’

The towering actor on original sin, being proud of her brain and going to supermarkets to decompress

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How To Get The Ultimate WFH Set Up Without Leaving Your House

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Uber’s New Offering Will Save Your Impending Mother’s Day Fiasco In Less Than 60 Minutes

For peace and love, just don't forget to order it.

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Schools in Australia have closed over asbestos in play sand fears – here’s what you need to know

Tasmania and the ACT shut schools as recalls issued for products at large chainstores but consumer watchdog says risk to children is low

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More schools close, others reopen amid asbestos scare

Some schools will reopen and others close over the detection of trace amounts of asbestos in a play sand product, while experts say the risk remains very low.

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Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

An asbestos scare linked to coloured sand products has prompted dozens of school closures as decontamination work continues.

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Asbestos scare puts Australian schools on high alert

Safety warnings have prompted the temporary closure of dozens of schools over fears coloured craft sand could be contaminated with asbestos.

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Colourful children’s sand sold by Officeworks recalled amid asbestos fears

Chain among Australian retailers to have sold some of the affected Creatistics, Kadink and Educational Colours products since 2020

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The child’s first phone dilemma: ‘Parents need to get really involved in this’

When it comes time for a child’s first phone, should parents concerned about smartphones consider ‘dumb’ phones, low-tech mobiles or surveillance apps? Experts share insights on how to introduce the technology

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Literacy is freedom: celebrating the power of stories

An Indigenous-led digital resource has been launched for International Literacy Day, celebrating First Nations culture and the process of storytelling.

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What cost of living crisis? Kmart owner profit soars

Perth-based conglomerate Wesfarmers, which owns Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks, has increased its dividend payout after delivering a $2.9 billion net profit.

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Lower energy use just the beginning for retail giant

Lower energy prices might make its way into the Bunnings catch-phrase as the retailer looks to fast-track the decarbonisation of its services.

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Australian government loans $100m to install EV chargers and solar panels at Bunnings and Officeworks stores

Work to upgrade facilities at Bunnings and Officeworks sites is expected to be completed by the end of this year

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Wesfarmers posts $1.5b first-half profit

Wesfarmers has continued to grow sales in all but two of its divisions, as it prepares to wind up loss-making Catch.

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Back-to-school sustainably: how to make greener choices for the new school year

Here are practical ways to cut down on wasteful school supplies and encourage kids to become good, sustainable citizens in the process

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Wesfarmers Reports 3% Jump in First-Half Profit

Discover how Wesfarmers, one of Australia's leading companies, experienced a 3% increase in first-half profit due to robust market demand.

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Three things with Lisa Gorman: ‘I had to muster up the courage to tell Mum her engagement dress was gone’

In our weekly interview about objects, the fashion designer and artist tells us about two beloved pieces: one she lost, one she found after her dad’s death

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Back to school 2024: the best deals for technology, books and uniforms in Australia

From stationery to laptops and other vital school supplies, we look at the top retailers’ back-to-school sales before term one

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Loyalty programs becoming vital to Aussie business

Rewards programs like Flybuys, Everyday Rewards and MYER One are becoming essential to Australian businesses for customer insights and engagement.

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'Out of line': Former manager stole nearly $50k from Officeworks

He spent more than a year processing 260 illegitimate refunds.

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Kmart and Bunnings help fuel bumper Wesfarmers result

Kmart and Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has hiked its dividend by 10 per cent after delivering $1.38 billion in profit on $22.6b in revenue.

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How to set up a kids' art studio at home (and learn to love the mess)

Many parents want to encourage their children to be creative. This is not just about training the next Archibald Prize winner. Young people develop important emotional and cognitive skills when they make art.

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Wesfarmers says trading conditions robust

Wesfarmers managing director Rob Scott has told shareholders sales growth at Bunnings, Officeworks and KMart has remained positive year-to-date.

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