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Australia, an innovative nation lost to luddites

Australia, an innovative nation lost to luddites

by Laurie Patton | Oct 24, 2020 | Business, Featured, Ladder, The Big Smoke Arena

Once upon a time, Australia was a land of invention and innovation. Sadly, we’re turning into a nation of luddites.

The $3.5 billion investment in the NBN is not an upgrade

The $3.5 billion investment in the NBN is not an upgrade

by Laurie Patton | Sep 23, 2020 | Digital, Featured, Ladder

The Coalition has announced that a further $3.5 billion will be poured into the NBN. But, don’t get it twisted, this is not an upgrade.

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