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Young Australians embrace national online #gambling self-exclusion register More than 28,000 Australians have made the decision to self-exclude from all licensed online and phone wagering services since BetStop – The National Self-Exclusion Register was launched by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in August 2023. The register allows people to self-exclude for a minimum of three months up to a lifetime and of the 28,000 registrants who to date have chosen to self-exclude: - Almost half were aged 30 and under, and around 80 per cent were aged 40 and under. - Around 40 per cent have decided to self-exclude for life. - Fewer than 20 per cent of registrants chose the minimum period of three months. - More than 14 per cent have already extended or reactivated their self-exclusion period. ACMA Chair Nerida O'Loughlin PSM said that the register’s first year of operation has shown that Australians want help in managing their gambling behaviour..... https://bit.ly/3T2DJ5R Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) #Australia

#Munro Footwear Group Acquires The #Trybe The acquisition of children’s footwear retailer The Trybe, marks the group’s tenth acquisition in ten years. Launched five years ago by Accent Group as a pureplay children’s footwear marketplace, The Trybe offers a large assortment of kids’ shoes from global brands such as Nike and Asics, as well as popular trend and utility brands. The brand now has 16 stores across Australia alongside its ecommerce platform.... https://bit.ly/4cOEgj0 #Australia #Business #Footwear Rosalea Catterson Via powerretail.com.au

Best and worst performing sectors - Portfolio construction and maintenance Grady Wulff, Bell Direct Understanding sector performance over short and long periods can aid portfolio construction and maintenance Key points - This article examines the performance of equity sectors on ASX over one, five and 10 years. - Past sector performance is no guarantee of future performance. Sector performance can be affected by many micro and macro factors. - The performance of some sectors can be influenced by a small group of stocks that have a high weighting in a sector, by market capitalisation. The 14% total return (including dividends) in the S&P/ASX 200 Index over 12 months to mid-July 2024 looks widespread and positive. However, the rally has been driven by certain stocks with large market capitalisations, and certain sectors. In Bell Direct’s view, the rally is not as widespread as some investors might believe, as the chart below shows. There’s no denying that the tech rally over the last 12 months has challenged historical trends where the high-growth tech sector is sold off during times of high interest rates..... https://bit.ly/4gf9TW7 Grady Wulff | Bell Direct #Australia #Stockmarket #Investment #ASX Via asx.com.au

UTS Health Communication Research Group Seminar Tuesday, 10 September, 3 pm – 5.30 pm + networking drinks Aerial Centre, UTS Building 10, Jones Street, Broadway, NSW, 2007 Speakers and their topics: Professor David Sibbritt – ‘Post-stroke Self Care and support living at home – The Allen Study’ Dr Catriona Bonfiglioli – ‘Attention cycles in COVID news coverage: What to do when the novelty wears off’ Dr Joshua Pate – ‘Pain can be good?! Pain as messages that support health’ Dr Gail Kenning – ‘“I never felt so heard”: A psychosocial research engagement to communicate the lived experience of dementia’ Emeritus Professor Andrew Jakubowicz – ‘How and why the Australian health communication system failed its multicultural communities during the COVID pandemic, and why the problem is still a problem’ RVSP: https://lnkd.in/gxRpvpGf

Australia Post to deploy NZ born #UBCO 'DUTY' bikes setting a new standard in sustainable motorcycle delivery In early 2024 a contract was signed committing to an initial order of 175 DUTY motorbikes. The DUTY bikes will be deployed across all states and territories, setting a new standard in sustainable motorcycle delivery solutions for Australia. The new electric DUTY fleet will further support Australia Post in reducing emissions, lowering operational costs and enhancing delivery performance, all while prioritising the safety of its team members. The new motorbikes also expand Australia Post’s capability to electrify routes that were previously challenging for three-wheel electric delivery vehicles (eDVs) to access. Speaking at the launch of Australia Post’s new DUTY fleet on 26 August 2024, Australia Post CEO and Managing Director, Paul Graham, highlighted the significance of the new fleet. “This is a pivotal moment for Australia Post and demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and forward-thinking technology. This new fleet allows us to electrify a broader spectrum of routes, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and further advancing our sustainability goals... https://bit.ly/4cINL3f UBCO has opened discussions with other delivery fleets, including NZ Post DX Mail Oliver Hutaff UBCO - Electric Utility Vehicles #NewZealand #EV #Sustainability #NetZero

10 Play breaches gambling advertising rules The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found streaming service 10 Play, provided by Network Ten Pty Ltd, breached gambling advertising rules by presenting gambling advertisements outside allowed times during two live-streamed sports events. The ACMA investigated 10 Play following complaints from a viewer relating to live streams on 14 October 2023 of the A-League Women's Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets match and a Socceroos friendly match against England..... https://bit.ly/3MgNt94 #Australia #Business #Gambling Via acma.gov.au

Domestic airline competition under pressure on routes between metropolitan cities The ACCC will continue to closely monitor domestic airfares on services between metropolitan cities following Rex’s withdrawal from this market, the ACCC’s latest domestic airline competition report states. The report shows improved conditions for consumers with declines in airfares, reduced cancellations and improved on time rates for flights over the first half of 2024. However, the ACCC cautions that consumers may miss out on the benefits of a more competitive domestic airline market if Rex is unable to re-commence its services between metropolitan cities. Rex continues to provide important connectivity to communities across 33 regional and remote routes and the government has announced that it will guarantee regional flight bookings for Rex customers throughout the voluntary administration process...... https://bit.ly/4dw8M2i #Australia #Aviation Via accc.gov.au

Consumer Equation of 2030 - Engaged brand communities Solving the Consumer Equation. Future trends 2030 The Trends 2030 Reports By Afterpay and The Future Laboratory An introduction to the changing shape of retail and a call to action for the brands of 2030, this section explores how innovators will delve beyond transaction to inspire connection with consumers. To transform the retail relationship, brands must consider the range of economic, social and environmental shifts taking place. Here, we explore how these factors are resulting in a state of paradox for emerging generations. To unlock next-gen consumers, brands will need to consider how the overlapping pillars of retail, technology and finance are coming together to meet new mindsets and uncover fresh innovations. Welcome to the Consumer Equation of 2030. A summary of the blueprint that the brands of 2030 will implement to drive value, forge culture, create new paths to purchase and hone engaged brand communities.... https://bit.ly/4dAgXuy Afterpay The Future Laboratory #Australia #Business #Retail #Innovation

ASIC continues action on misleading claims to deter greenwashing misconduct ASIC has made 47 regulatory interventions to address greenwashing misconduct during the 15-month period up to 30 June 2024, including the commencement of two Federal Court proceedings and over $123,000 in infringement notice payments. The range of interventions, outlined in Report 791 ASIC’s interventions on greenwashing misconduct: 2023–2024 (REP 791), are aimed at stamping out misleading and deceptive conduct in relation to sustainable finance-related products and services. The report also details findings, recommendations and good practice examples from its surveillance activities from 1 April 2023 to 30 June 2024. ASIC Commissioner Kate O’Rourke said combating greenwashing is critical to maintaining trust in sustainable finance-related products and services..... https://bit.ly/3Ay5UUb "combating greenwashing is critical to maintaining trust in sustainable finance-related products and services" Kate O’Rourke ASIC #Australia #Environment #ClimateChange

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