Economy - Hippocampus - The University of Newcastle, Australia https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/feeds/topic-stories.rss?topic=topic_economy Stories you'll remember... en-au Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:01 +1100 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:01 +1100 web@newcastle.edu.au (University of Newcastle, Australia) A class action against Optus could easily be Australia's biggest - here's what is involved https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/australias-biggest-class-action?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/australias-biggest-class-action Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1100 With the Optus data breach exposing almost 10 million current and former customers to identity theft, law firms are circling for what could end up being the biggest – and most valuable – class action case in Australian legal history.

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Australia's preparation for the next disaster https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/australias-preparation-for-the-next-disaster?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/australias-preparation-for-the-next-disaster Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1100 Nearly 6 months on, flood victims are still waiting to be housed. This is what Australia must do to be ready for the next disaster.

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Gaza's humanitarian crisis https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/gazas-humanitarian-crisis?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/gazas-humanitarian-crisis Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +1100 Amid death and destruction, the latest conflict in Gaza highlights the depths of its humanitarian crisis

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Kids' well-being needs better support https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/kids-need-better-support?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/kids-need-better-support Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +1100 After years of COVID, fires and floods, kids' well-being now depends on better support

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Saving money on your groceries https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/how-to-save-50-off-your-food-bill?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/how-to-save-50-off-your-food-bill Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +1100 How to save $50 off your food bill and still eat tasty, nutritious meals

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Eliminating cashless debit cards https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/eliminating-cashless-debit-cards?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/eliminating-cashless-debit-cards Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +1000 Eliminating cashless debit cards is great, but be careful about what comes next

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Mosquito mates: how clothing has stopped mozzies and started a movement https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/borne-clothing?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/borne-clothing Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 +1000 Student start-up Borne Clothing has developed a mosquito-repelling clothing line that is contributing to the fight against malaria.

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Projects to real world: The proof and possibilities of commercialised research https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/research-commercialisation?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2022/research-commercialisation Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 +1000 From leading sustainability technology, to treating cancer, and revolutionising education – the University of Newcastle is changing the game.

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Net-zero, carbon-neutral, carbon-negative https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2021/carbon-jargon?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2021/carbon-jargon Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1000 Confused by all the carbon jargon? Then read this...

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Why the competitive spirit takes over in auctions — and how you can stay in control https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2021/auctions?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2021/auctions Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1000 Australian property prices are soaring in a wildly competitive auction market. Here's what you need to know to stay in control.

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The next big thing in energy that’s already here – Hydrogen https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2021/green-hydrogen?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2021/green-hydrogen Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1100 Greenest ride? Why this hydrogen fuel produced from thin air and sunshine is sure to rev you up.

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A raw deal for young workers https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2020/young-workers-damaged-system?utm_source=HippocampusTopicRSS%26utm_medium=RSS https://www.newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus/story/2020/young-workers-damaged-system Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +1100 Wage theft, harassment, immediate dismissal. A stark look at the challenges facing hospitality workers.

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