Whether it’s a trip to Australia for work, study or just a visit, it is important to buy an overseas health insurance plan for a safe and carefree trip. It is not mandatory for Visa holders visiting Australia to have an insurance plan but the Department of Home Affairs strongly recommends it before you travel to Australia. The medical and hospital bills can be a bit pricey […] Read more »
Influencer Marketing and Social Media in Australia in 2018
The State of Social Media and Influencer Marketing in Australia 2018 report produced these ten key findings. The results from over 1000 active Australian social media users showed interested findings regarding the relationship between social media, digital influencers and purchasing behaviours. For example, nearly 70% of Australians use social media to research something they are interested in purchasing and one in four Australians have used […] Read more »
Australia: Everything Here Can Kill You
Beautiful as they may seem, the coastal Australian waters have been infamously known for a high number of shark attacks. Sharks are just one of the many species inhabiting Australia. There are some other wildlife just as dangerous and deadly as sharks, such as box jelly fish, crocodiles, spiders, drop bears, and snakes. These six species have been attributed to some of the human deaths […] Read more »
Australian Flights and Airlines Evolution
This infographic will help you learn about the history of Australian airports, flights and their domestic and international airlines. You will find more interesting facts about Australia’s aviation history, even how their in-flight food has evolved through the years. Likewise, if you wish to discover about the first Australian plane, its capacity, speed, cost and other physical aspects, check this one. They also compared the […] Read more »
The Makings of a Boom
The mining boom during the period of the mid-2000’s-2013/2014 was a major contributor to Australia’s economy, accounting for more than 6% during the peak. Some of the more interesting figures from this time are: 187,000 people were directly employed by mines, with 600,000 more employed in support roles and a general uplift in employment figures across every industry. $18B was generated in wages and salaries. […] Read more »
A Breakdown of First Time Home Buyers in Australia
Living the Australian dream includes purchasing your very own house, and getting on the property ladder means that you have secured a place to call home or invested in something for your future. Here is some interesting data as to how people from different states around Australia are planning on getting onto the property ladder and what their priorities are in regard to where they are […] Read more »
The Incredible Growth of the Australian Cruise Industry
It’s all about Australia’s booming cruise industry, which is the fastest-growing on the planet. In the past decade, the number of passengers taking to the high seas has grown by 500% – so it’s a pretty popular holiday choice! The infographic below shows information on which destinations are most popular with cruise travelers and where the majority of cruise fans live. Read more »
Brotox: More Australian Men Turning to Botox
Australian blue-collar men are now checking in for Brotox, or Botox for men. The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that 10 percent of cosmetic procedures are performed on men. In fact, Australia’s market growth for cosmetic procedures is higher than the USA. The reasons behind this trend is more than just about rejuvenating weathered faces from working in the harsh Australian sun. Many men […] Read more »
Franchising Disputes in Australia
In Australia, the franchising industry is rising rapidly. Over 400,000 people are employed in franchises and 90% of these franchises are operating profitably. Currently, the top 3 franchise industries are retail and trade, accommodation/food services and admin/support services. The below infographic demonstrates the increase in demand for franchises and the types of industries these franchises are found in. It also delves into the most common […] Read more »
Australia’s Bill Paying Habits
Paying bills would have to be one of the least enjoyable aspects of adulthood and understandably many of us can be guilty of missing a payment from time to time. Fox Symes & Associates, one of Australia’s leading debt consolidation providers, recently conducted a study involving 1,201 Australian adults which sought to explore some of the reasons we fail to pay our bills on time. […] Read more »