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Abbott Reports Two Cyber Incidents
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US Budget Swings to $120 Billion Deficit After Tariff Repayments
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Godfreys: How Australia’s Oldest Vacuum Chain Collapsed After 93 Years
Australia’s iconic vacuum retailer collapsed after 93 years under rising costs, weaker demand and changing shopping habits.
Verdict: Retail Collapse
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Sales Decline
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How It Unravelled
1931
Started as a small vacuum cleaner business selling second-hand machines in Melbourne.
2006
Sold to private equity firms after decades as a family-owned business.
December 2014
Listed on the ASX with more than 200 stores and strong growth expectations.
2018
Delisted from the ASX and returned to private ownership.
2023
Revenue reached $187.8 million, but rising costs continued to pressure the business.
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Mel Yu represents a new breed of business leader, one who understands that authentic brand presence is the currency of modern entrepreneurship. As the Director of MCO Events and a Fractional Head of Brand for founders and CEOs, Mel has carved a distinctive niche by merging psychology, hospitality, and strategic branding into a powerful framework that transforms how growth-stage companies present themselves to the world. Her journey from corporate event management to personal branding authority reveals critical insights into what truly drives business success in 2025.
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Another Major Australian Music Festival Axed Despite Record Crowd
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Australia Becomes World’s Most Expensive Working Holiday Destination After Visa Hike
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Victoria Secures Australian Open Golf Hosting Rights Through 2030
Victoria has secured hosting rights for three of the next four Australian Open golf championships, including the 2027 event at Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club. South Australia will host the 2028 tournament, while New South Wales has been overlooked despite its long history with the championship. World No.2 Rory McIlroy is also set to return for this year's Australian Open at Kingston Heath.
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Turkey Returns to the FIFA World Cup 2026 After 24 Years Against Australia
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South Korea Beat Czech Republic 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Match
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Mexico Beat South Africa as Three Red Cards Mark Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener
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