The floristry business has long been associated with creativity, craftsmanship, and heartfelt expressions. However, in today’s dynamic environment, florists face unique challenges and opportunities. From shifting consumer behaviour to the rise of supermarkets and order gatherers, the industry must adapt to remain competitive. This article explores the state of the floristry business in today’s environment,
The Q3 national accounts release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed the astonishing decline in real per capita household disposable incomes. On a quarterly basis, real per capita household incomes have declined by 8.7% from the peak in Q1 2022. As a result, real household incomes were tracking only 1.2% above their level
The energy superidiot is hurtling into disaster. As expected, the East Coast gas export cartel has resumed its price squeeze. The two key drivers—cold European winter and Asian LNG prices—continue. Europe is drawing gas inventories fast. Asian LNG prices are hovering around $AUD23-24Gj. It would be even worse if not for the warm start to
By James Moore “Every civilization carries the seeds of its own destruction, and the same cycle shows in them all. The Republic is born, flourishes, decays into plutocracy, and is captured by the shoemaker whom the mercenaries and millionaires make into a king.” (Mark Twain). People in the U.S. are presently pre-occupied with a pair…
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Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release ACOSS is calling on the Federal Government to substantially boost income support payments after it announced small increases due to routine indexation. Some income support payments including Youth Allowance and Austudy are adjusted for inflation on January 1 each year. Youth Allowance for a single person is…
By Denis Hay Description Explore how to rebuild community to overcoming neoliberalism and unite to rebuild political, economic, and social communities, using monetary sovereignty to restore harmony. Introduction In a world dominated by neoliberal ideologies, communities have been fragmented, public services eroded, and inequalities widened. Neoliberalism’s narrative of individualism has overshadowed humanity’s innate abilities for…
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan must be delighted about what is unfolding in Syria, though it is a feeling bound to be tempered by swiftly changing circumstances. Iran’s Shia proxies have been weakened by relentless Israeli targeting and bombing. Russia’s eyes and resources are turned towards war in Ukraine. With reports that Syrian rebel groups are…
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By Sue Barrett Unmasking Manipulation and Fighting for Progress The modern political landscape is increasingly shaped by covert strategies that exploit social media and digital platforms to manipulate vulnerable demographics. Among the most alarming trends is the rise of the manosphere – a loosely connected network of online spaces promoting toxic masculinity and reactionary ideologies.…
Freelancer CEO Matt Barrie delivered a must-watch keynote speech last week to the Northern Beaches Liberal Party, which expertly explained the systematic destruction of the Australian economy and society. Barrie’s speech centres on three broad areas of willful destruction by Australia’s policymakers, beginning with energy. “If you wanted to cripple a nation’s productive capacity, you’d
FIFA has done it again. With its usual sparkle of inventive interpretation, amoral reasoning, and snappy bravura, the world football federation has deemed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia fit for hosting the largest sporting event on the sporting calendar – not counting the Olympics. The FIFA Men’s World Cup will be hosted, yet again, in…
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Ok, let’s start with a couple of simple dialogues: Number 1: “Twelve year old Gilbert has been sentenced to eight years for his car theft which seems a little harsh as it was his first offence.” “No, adult crime, adult time.” “Will he be allowed to have access to any social media while in detention…
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