Tag: Australia

Most Aussie start-ups are concerned about technological and marketing aspects of launching a new business. Most young entrepreneurs don’t realise that there are many bureaucratic and corporate hurdles to overcome as well when starting a new business.

Sadly, I fall into the category of typical Aussie who speaks no other languages. So my first tour of Europe was certainly an eye (and ear) opener...

Get inspired to visit the happiest countries in the world. And where does Australia rank?

Fair dinkum; who better to explain some ripper Aussie vernacular to the world than the delightful Margot.

VIDEO: It's madness out there on Australian roads. Here's the evidence. Morons and hoons aplenty...

Amazing images of Australia's red heart left covered in white after hail hits Alice Springs.

If you are heading to Brisbane soon, or you know someone who is, make The Joy Project your first port of call. The Joy Project offer relocation support and advice for anyone moving to Brisbane.

VIDEO: Flamin' hell! Try eggsplaining this method of frying a chook bomb to your mates.

OPINION: Australia’s Constitution does not protect our freedom of speech. It should be amended to. It’s time to speak out against repressive policing of speech and political correctness whilst we still can, before they brand even that as 'offensive.'

VIDEO: Take a look at the lighter side of the land down under through the red, white and blue prism of some US comedy bright sparks.

WATCH: Visit Australia, the most pristine place on the planet and home to a sh*tload of natural wonders. Special package deals for asylum seekers.

Service Works Global (SWG) leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Solutions is expanding its Australian operation and is looking for experienced personnel for a variety of positions.

Gold is rare enough, but to find a nugget that size, on the ocean floor, off the UK, is almost unbelievable... if not for a ship wreck.

WATCH: A pair of Gold Coast men returned Michael lost phone, but it came with a very special message.

I’d managed to negotiate the fruit and vegetable aisle - where capsicums are peppers, eggplants are aubergines, mandarins are clementines or satsumas, snow peas are mange tout and zucchini are courgettes - but earned ‘The Look’ at the checkout when I asked for ‘cash out’.

There are many similarities between our two cultures so it’s easy to see why people confuse us Saffas and Aussies. But there are just as many stark differences...

It seems absurd to me that we four Commonwealth citizenries, our ‘Family of Four,’ should suffer such mistreatment at the hands of our supposed political betters.

Double dissolution election is about giving the people their say, says Prime Minister Turnbull.

WATCH: Australia a treasure trove to protect. Doggies Pistol and Boo should have been declared to customs, admit Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.

You had a whopping big typo on the front page of your CV, you illiterate peasant. Go back to convict country!

WATCH: Police have released this dramatic footage taken by a citizen chasing a pair of thieves through the streets of the Goldie in Queensland.

There are three questions that new South African expats who arrive in Australia inevitably ask. Back in SA the answers to these questions accurately suss out a person's social standing, but in Australia they're a no-go.

Mother’s horror as dingo attacks her 2-year-old daughter.

Not long back home and already I'd forgotten one of the basic rules of travel.

WATCH: Summer Bay's greatest tears, fears and heartbreaks

A little man in an iron suit has some big fans, including Robert Downy Jr himself.

Future in doubt for campuses across Australia after major educator goes into administration, possibly stranding students with huge debts and no qualifications.

WATCH: Here's a crash course in the truth about Australia.

Travelling abroad is an opportunity to reflect on the country we’ve left behind, and appreciate how lucky we really are to be Australian.

An amendment to parliamentary rules means that nursing MPs may now breastfeed their babies on the floor of the lower house chamber of Australia’s parliament.

Australia has a reputation for life-taking storms and killer animals (insert drop-bear info, here). And quite frankly, we love it! Here's 10 reasons to be afraid, very afraid, Down Under.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Contrary to popular opinion 26 January is not the date NSW was established, nor was it the date the First Fleet first set foot on Australian soil. MARK TEDESCHI QC examines the true history behind this important date.

WATCH: Sometimes advertisements just get it right... and get the tears rolling.

Animal selfies: the next level in travel photography?

When you are someone who is looking for an apartment, you are going to need a lot more information than just numbers like a run-of-the-mill property investor.

One of the least fun things you are going to have to do when you own a house is the cleaning. But it's OK to ask for help!

What are the most popular places in Australia to Instagram?

Australia's Jacaranda trees herald the arrival of summer with glorious burst of colour.

WATCH: Advance (hic!) Australia (hic!) Fair (hic!)

International Space Station astronaut captures incredible star struck view of Down Under.

PICTURES: Aussie icons light up in sympathy for France and the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks.

Australia offers a lot of beautiful scenery, bustling cities, and exciting places to visit. Here it is possible to experience things that simply don’t exist elsewhere, like the Great Barrier Reef. But what is the best way to explore it all?

The National Broadband Network debate rages on. With this month's launch of the first NBN satellite, what is the project's progress and what is the difference between FTTP and FTTN?

From its rich Aboriginal history, with tales of megafauna and three meter tall kangaroos, to the country’s obsession with 'barbies', 'footie' and 'thongs', we delve deeper to share a few strange-but-true facts of the land Down Under.

There are a lot of wonderful reasons to consider moving to Australia even without the stereotypical accents.

The OED says that, based on written evidence, the pavlova dessert was in fact invented in New Zealand, but this declaration won't end the debate.

Australia's Welfare 2015 shows housing costs is having a profoundly negative impact on Australians' standard of living.

Australia's carbon plan sends shudders through neighbours, but there may be hope through international pressure.

Cute images of a furry little jumping koala has social media ooh'ing and aah'ing but, another type of jumping koala is not that cute and is known as a Drop Bear....

Australia's oldest man commits his time to purl and plain for penguin pullovers.