Most nights, when Vernie “BlueRukus” Valentos boots up the PlayStation in his home in Western Melbourne, he’s joined by a few dozen online spectators who have gathered to chat and watch him play. They come from all over, teenagers and the middle-aged, and have been doing so for years. For the 28-year-old, they …
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Our judges have combed through the more than 24,000 small businesses that were nominated for this year’s Telstra Best of Business Awards. We’ve singled out a few incredible businesses that demonstrate the resilience and ingenuity of the Aussie small business community. At a gala event in Sydney, we’ve just announced …
Read More »We used to eat so many different varieties of corn Maize or corn is now grown in greater volume than any crop in history, and is still the staple food for about 1.2 billion people in Latin America, the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa. A farmer in spreads recently harvested maize …
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In a deserted mall in the middle of the CBD, a new retail store awaits a horde of collectors vying for their pick of past eras’ best cinema. There’s a 1979 essay by Joan Didion about a man that breeds orchids for a living in the US. At one point …
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In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, many world leaders asserted something that seemed sensible – and welcome – to fans of science everywhere: put simply, that they would ‘follow the science’. But if you step on to a modern university campus, or take a tour through the variety …
Read More »While most Muslims prepare to break their fast at sunset during Ramadan, not all will be able to relish the sweet release of their first meal of the day. For those in hospitality like Elzhe Pahir, chef and manager at Tarim Uyghur Handmade Noodles in Auburn, the day ratchets up …
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Wins three Gold Awards for designs that offer experiences customizable to different lifestyles Awarded 71 trophies in nine categories ranging from product designs for TVs, home appliances, smartphones and others to User Experience(UX) design Samsung Electronics received a total of 71 awards, including three Gold Awards, at the International Forum …
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With the Bank of Canada announcing an oversized interest rate hike this week, it might seem like central banks are coming to rescue us from inflation once again. Yet while they did play an important role in mitigating a COVID-induced recession, central banks don’t have the power to solve our …
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In a time of geopolitical chaos and inflation, Simon Mikhailovich’s extreme wealth preservation strategies don’t seem so paranoid. Cyberattacks. Inflation. Pandemic. Is your money safe? The question is asked by Simon Mikhailovich, a Russian émigré and entrepreneur who is in the business of selling a certain kind of safety. His …
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Welcome to the revived Gaming Shelf! We’re back with a bimonthly schedule, a new creator’s spotlight, and a whole lot of links that will be rounding up the gaming news, notable releases, and crowdfunding campaigns that have grabbed our attention recently. Creator Spotlight: World Champ Game Co. You can always …
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