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2014 CBA – Special Report Into The Brownlow

18 September 2014
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Every year the Commonwealth Bank launch a special report into the Brownlow Medal.  This year’s Brownlow Medal Model suggests a tie for the Brownlow between Gary Ablett and Sydney’s Josh Kennedy with both on 25 votes. The votes from the Round 12 game between Gold Coast and the Swans could prove pivotal.  However, the race is very…

Telstra Off Market Buy Back – Super Funds In Pension Mode The Winners

1 September 2014
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It is a complex calculation and is different for all investors but basically the buyback will be worthwhile for pension funds or other investment vehicles paying little or no tax but not for most other investors. We are assuming that the maximum discount will occur (14%) which means that you only get $4.79 for your…

RBA Media Release June 2014

2 June 2014
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Media Release Number 2014-10 Date 3 June 2014 Embargo For Immediate Release Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent. Growth in the global economy is continuing at a moderate pace, helped by firmer conditions in the advanced…

Key Dates For Small Business Over The Next Few Months

27 May 2014
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During May Your accountant should have a look at your financial data to help with any tax planning strategies for year end.  Last week or two of June Pay superannuation liability if you want to claim that payment as an expense in the 2014 financial year  Monday 16th June – 30th June If you carry stock, you should perform…

Ovarian Cancer Research – Your Chance To Help!

20 May 2014
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Georgie Herbert is a friend of a friend of mine that is organising a fund raising initiative to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF).  This year Georgie is aiming to raise $50,000 for Ovarian Cancer as every 10 hours in Australia someone’s mother, sister, daughter, wife, grandma, niece, aunty, colleague or friend losses their…

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