Australia’s retiree population is growing rapidly and staying healthy for longer. Insurance giant Allianz is backing a new venture to disrupt the retirement income market and flip the way we think about the golden years. Adrian Stewart was still a boy growing up in the Queensland bush when he learnt about his power to make […]
Food waste is a monumental problem. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says almost a third of food is wasted globally, even as significant numbers of the world’s population struggle to feed themselves. As in most countries, food waste has assumed alarming proportions in Australia, with government data estimating 7.6 million tonnes of waste […]
In today’s digital space, where innovation is the currency and disruption is the norm, one entity stands out as a consistent provider of results: MVP Ventures. With an eye for innovation, MVP Ventures Australia fearlessly cultivates new products and business concepts and shepherds them to success in a dynamic and competitive market. But what sets […]
A luxury rehab centre on Sydney’s Northern Beaches is taking an innovative approach to drug and alcohol addiction treatment among some of the city’s wealthiest individuals. The incidence of illicit drug use is on the rise in Australia, especially among the rich. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022-2023 found usage grew in the wealthiest […]
Incredible landscapes, uncompromising luxury and up-close polar bear sightings on a journey to the Arctic Circle. SPECIAL FEATURE On the second night at sea, nearing 11 pm – misty but still light – the ship struck ice. The frozen ocean of the Arctic Circle let out an almighty crackling sound as Le Commandant Charcot cut […]
Meet the MD transitioning energy company Jemena to a net zero future and leading the push for a renewable gas industry in Australia. Early morning swims in the waters around Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula or even at the local swimming pool are David Gillespie’s preferred thinking time. “It’s one of the few places in the world […]
“If you don’t invest, you’re going to lose.” That’s what Macquarie University’s Chief Information and Digital Officer says about embarking on a major digital transformation. We spoke with Macquarie University and IT infrastructure service provider Kyndryl about how they managed the modernisation of the University’s systems while keeping the lights on at one of Australia’s […]
The great minds of business and the great minds of strategy have a lot in common. So says Noah Xie, a Chinese business expert with an eye for how multinational companies create success or slide into failure. In a recent interview, he talked about the thinkers that inspired how modern companies do business, and the […]
As polls and punters weigh-up a possible Trump victory in the upcoming US Presidential election, we talked to CMC Markets’ Michael Bogoevski about the consequences for investors of a Trump 2.0 Presidency. Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 criminal charges in New York State. He has threatened China with tariffs, warned NATO he’ll […]
With waiting lists now open for Range Rover’s first fully electric vehicle, Global Managing Director Geraldine Ingham says it’s the start of a new era for the luxury SUV brand, which has put electrification at the heart of its strategy to reach zero emissions. The public release of the first Range Rover in 1970 brought […]