Beyond the grid: AI inventors target Excel’s formula
For 40 years, Excel has seen off every challenger. Now AI innovators think they may finally have the recipe that can break Microsoft's spreadsheet dominance.
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21st century telescreens: The Good, Bad and the Ugly
21st century telescreens: The Good, Bad and the Ugly
Earlier this year, during the inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s new far-right president was greeted by supporters chanting “Facebook!” and...
Neurodiversity: Embracing differences
Neurodiversity: Embracing differences
Put simply, neurodiversity is a concept where neurological differences are to be recognised and respected as any other human variation, similar...
Accountants on the frontline
Accountants on the frontline
We mostly associate defence with fighter jets, battleships and ammunition, but rarely do our imaginations turn to accountants and the behind the...
From forgotten to engaged, how regular meaningful conversations can help save lives
From forgotten to engaged, how regular meaningful conversations can help save lives
Stephen Dowling was born and raised in an isolated mining town. Growing up in Broken Hill gave him first-hand insight into the pressures faced by...
AussieBum’s glocal success: Turning mocks into money
AussieBum’s glocal success: Turning mocks into money
Mr Ashby’s idea for aussieBum was born on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Fond of making up original business ideas, in 2001 Mr Ashby decided to give into...
Not bad for a non-accountant
Not bad for a non-accountant
Trent McLaren had average grades in high school, but excelled in sports, particularly basketball. His parents sacrifced their weeknights and...
Blood is thicker than water… Or is it?
Blood is thicker than water… Or is it?
With the Brexit deadline extended several times and the United Kingdom held up in a hostage crisis of competing interests and political power...
Paying it forward
Paying it forward
At the age of 18, Kaleem Ulah decided to leave Pakistan and travel to Australia on his own. But, upon arriving in Sydney, Mr Ulah realised he was...
The economic empowerment of women matters
The economic empowerment of women matters
These alarming statistics were published by the World Economic Forum in its latest Global Gender Gap Report. Besides illustrating the painfully...
The push towards digital
The push towards digital
The start of the new financial year may bring some challenging times for Australia’s micro businesses. Earlier this year, the government passed a...
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