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David vs Grilliath

Another week has gone by in a flash, so you can't be blamed for missing a headline or two. Here are the biggest and best business stories you might have missed this week ...............
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Sunday, June 16, 2019
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It's been a week of wins for mildly problematic ride-sharing giant Uber, after Australia's workplace watchdog ruled drivers are considered contractors not employees.

Those drivers, who might now be facing prospects of even less pay, will at least be able to expand their skills beyond just driving cars, with the company announcing Melbourne is next in line for its 'Elevate' flying car trials.

But will those flying cars be enough to transform Australia's best capital city into a tech epicentre? According to one venture capitalist, we're already there. Better luck next time Sydney!

And finally, it's David vs Grilliath in Sydney's northern suburbs, as a small butcher chain has been issued a cease and desist letter by national burger biz Grill'd over a sign which kind of, vaguely, maybe looks like its logo.

Have a great week,
Dom Powell
Features and profiles editor
Fair Work Ombudsman determines that Uber Australia drivers are not employees in landmark ruling
"Drivers are not subject to any formal or operational obligation to perform work."
Sydney butcher in legal stoush with Grill'd over storefront 'grill' signage
"If you have an average level of intelligence you can see that we're completely different shops."
The (not so) secret rise of Melbourne as Australia's tech capital, according to a Silicon Valley Insider
Melbourne's reputation as the tech-epicentre of Australia keeps growing.
Flying cars to hit Melbourne as Uber unveils vision for the future of urban transport
"We will see other Australian cities following soon after."
'Taking on Silicon Valley and winning': How Brisbane startup Citrus plans to dominate a $200 billion market
"We had to hunt them down."
Kmart owner Wesfarmers to buy Catch Group for $230 million in bid to bolster e-commerce
The deal will thrust the retail conglomerate into the competitive but lucrative marketplace scene.
 
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