@TessBennett
 Brisbane, Queensland
Joined April 2009
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Exclusive from @TessBennett: Mr Yum and Me&U, two QR code ordering darlings of the pandemic, have merged. An expensive way to acquire customers or a genuine merger with synergies? afr.com/technology/makes-sen…

‘Makes sense to stop butting heads’: Rivals finalise merger

Start-ups Mr Yum and Me&u have finalised a deal to combine the two QR code ordering businesses in an all-stock merger.

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Paul Smith@SaysSmithy3 Mar 2023
Come and work with us on the AFR Tech team. smrtr.io/dgcwD
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My number one piece advice for moving to Queensland: don't wait 18 months to buy a good tubing mascara afr.com/policy/economy/more-…

Everyone seems to be moving to Queensland (for now)

Australia’s two most populous states will play bridesmaids to Queensland on population growth for a few more years as the Sunshine states lures in more residents.

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I managed to catch a break in the rain 🙌
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The chief executive of a start-up that launches rockets for NASA and counts the Northern Territory government as an investor has been accused of making belittling comments about women and racist remarks about Indigenous Australians. afr.com/work-and-careers/wor…

Rocket launch start-up boss hit with $4.8m bullying lawsuit

The group chief executive of a start-up that launches rockets for NASA has been accused of making belittling comments about women and racist remarks about Indigenous Australians.

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Got back in touch with my Casino Beef Week heritage while writing this one afr.com/companies/agricultur…

From seaweed to steak: Australia’s beef is getting greener

South Australian protein producer CirPro is preparing to plate up the first steaks from cattle that were fed a new methane-reducing seaweed feed supplement.

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Moonlighting as a travel writer is indeed a lot of fun afr.com/life-and-luxury/trav…

Wild encounters on a five-star sailing to Komodo

Lounge lizards beware. This seven-night voyage through the remote marine paradise of the eastern Indonesian archipelago is not necessarily relaxing.

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Featuring some quite nimble Komodo Dragons
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The insurance bill for this year’s east coast flooding has spiked to $4.3 billion, making it the fourth-most costly disaster for the sector in Australian history @liamiwalsh afr.com/companies/financial-…

Flood insurance bill surpasses Newcastle earthquake

Business claims have caused a 28 per cent jump in the bill from the “rain bomb” flooding, potentially causing a nasty surprise to some industry players.

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Paul Smith@SaysSmithy12 May 2022
Labor will unveil a $1 billion warchest to invest in innovative Australian technologies operating in areas deemed critical for the future of the country and economy, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics and software development. afr.com/technology/labor-ple…

Labor pledges $1b fund for critical new technologies

Labor will unveil a $1 billion warchest to invest in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics and software development.

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Cosima Marriner appointed Financial Review managing editor afr.com/companies/media-and-…

Cosima Marriner appointed Financial Review managing editor

The Australian Financial Review is delighted to announce the appointment of Cosima Marriner as managing editor.

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I'm wrapping up my time as the Work & Careers reporter at the Fin. It's a fun beat that attracts a huge amount of reader interest
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But all roads lead to tech & I'll be joining @SaysSmithy @YolandaRedrup @jessicasier on the tech team. I'll also be filing the occasional dispatch from the AFR tropical bureau with @M_Ludlow @liamiwalsh
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My favourite piece of reader feedback from the last 12 months:
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I was not aware that Rupert Murdoch had to have a finger tip reattached after a mishap on Larry Ellison's boat in Sydney Harbour afr.com/technology/benioff-s…

Benioff says braver politics and business can let tech save the world

The influential Salesforce CEO says politicians must be braver on climate and immigration policy, while innovators can ride financial waves to help save the planet.

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There's a Mercury retrograde and two eclipses during the election campaign. good luck everyone
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Byron Bay's Chamber of Commerce says the stock loss will be enormous for businesses in the CBD and a mega clean up will be required to get businesses back up and running afr.com/politics/federal/byr…

Despair as Northern Rivers hit by second major flood

Byron Bay residents are mopping up after a flash flood hit the tourist hotspot, while Lismore residents wait for flood water to recede.

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Good morning Brisbane 🌈
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I don't know if the metaverse will do much for office romances... or if anyone still meets their spouse at work these days afr.com/work-and-careers/wor…

Starting a job at Accenture now requires a trip to the metaverse

The first day of work at the professional services firm involves visiting its virtual reality world to meet colleagues and complete training.

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Citigroup to cover travel costs for employees seeking abortion after several states including Texas implemented or proposed a near total ban on abortions afr.com/companies/financial-…

Citi to cover staff travel for abortions as states limit access

Citi will cover expenses that employees incur if they’re forced to travel to receive an abortion.

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