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Australian Government announces review into space industry capabilities
The Federal Government has announced it will be conducting a review into local space industry capabilities to develop a long-term plan for the sector.
Advice
Aglo is crowdsourcing shoppers to provide brands with data about their products in stores
Using a crowdsourcing model, Aglo’s app allows shoppers to earn cash for completing gamified “missions” while they’re browsing a store.
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Innovation and Science Australia releases performance review of Australia’s innovation system
Australia is good at creating knowledge but not good enough at transferring or applying it, according to a performance review on Australia’s innovation presented to the government by federal advisory board Innovation and Science Australia (ISA). In what will surely not come as a surprise to anyone, the Performance Review of the Australian Innovation, Science… Read more »
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Commonwealth Bank sells stake in Visa for $278 million profit
The Commonwealth Bank has announced the sale of its remaining stake in Visa for $439 million following a review of its capitalised software assets.
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Gadget Review: Canon MX895 (Printer)
As much as we here at Shoe String tend to live our work lives via WiFi and 3G modems, there’s nary a day that goes by that we don’t need to use paper. Whether it be to print and annotate story ideas, scan sketches or fax off an invoice for Shoe String Sales or Shoe String Design, a great multifunction device can make a huge difference in streamlining office activities.
