Xero shares soar on leap in revenue, subscribers

Technology • By Philip King

Freshly-installed CEO delivers early wins in full year results to March.

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Treasurer welcomes fastest wage growth in a decade

Economy • By Philip King

ABS data shows an annual increase of 3

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Two Victorian businesses face almost 500 child worker charges 

Economy • By Philip King

Red Rooster Wodonga and Cold Rock Shepparton now face the Magistrates Court of Victoria over the breaches of child ...

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Why automating accounts receivable can be worth every penny

Technology • By Philip King

It helps cash flow, highlights good and bad customers, and takes the pain out of pursuing payments.

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Talented women vote with their feet, top firms warned

Profession • By Philip King

Many Women in Accounting award winners set up on their own when their career paths were blocked, say Rebecca Mihalic ...

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ATO crackdown focuses on rental properties, work claims, CGT

Tax • By Philip King

A trio of targets will get special scrutiny this year and the Tax Office expects to issue fewer refunds.

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You can almost hear the cowbells

Diversions • By Philip King

Pocket knife specialist Victorinox has released a special edition called Swiss Spirit clad in walnut with laser ...

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Small business laments lack of targeted support for sector

Economy • By Philip King

Cost-of-living measures, energy subsidies and other initiatives will help, it says, but much more could have been done

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Strategic tax reform ‘missing in action’

Tax • By Philip King

Look over here! Cost-of-living support diverts attention away from shaky budget foundations, say commentators.

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