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Michelle Cull

Michelle Cull

Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Planning, Western Sydney University
Michelle is currently the Director, Academic Program (Accounting) at Western Sydney University where she has taught for fifteen years in undergraduate and postgraduate accounting and financial planning programs.

Michelle is a leading academic in the area of financial planning, having completed her PhD on the role of trust in financial planning and publishing a range of academic papers in financial literacy, financial planning, education and ethics. Michelle supervises a number of PhD students and is currently working on new and exciting research projects in accounting and financial planning.

Prior to becoming an academic, Michelle worked in ASX100 companies for over ten years in financial and management accounting, change management, systems redesign, and acquisition. Michelle has also worked as a consultant and volunteers her time on not-for profit boards.

Pay to play: is participating in sport becoming too expensive for everyday Australians?

Sep 09, 2018 20:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views Sports

Australians spend nearly A$11 billion a year on sport and physical activity participation fees, according to the Australian Sports Commission. Not surprisingly, many people believe these costs are becoming far too...

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Economy

FxWirePro: U.S. equities continue to decouple from rest of the world

As the U.S. economic and foreign policies decouple from the rest of the world (President Trumps stance on Jerusalem, NATO, Iran nuclear Agreement, Trans-Pacific Partnership, Paris Climate Accord), so do its economy and...

Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin breaks below 6,500 mark on increased regulations, ASIC suspends five ICOs since April – Tuesday, September 25th, 2018

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices remained on the downside during late European session Tuesday, for the fourth consecutive day, following increased level of regulations from various financial authorities. The cryptocurrency broke...

U.S. Treasuries plunge ahead of 5-year auction, Fed’s monetary policy decision

The U.S. Treasuries plunged Tuesday ahead of the countrys 5-year auction, scheduled to be held today by 17:00GMT. Also, this weeks two-day FOMC meeting that concludes on Wednesday, will be closely eyed. The yield on the...

German bunds suffer in silent trading session; 5-year auction, ECB President Draghi’s speech in focus

The German bunds suffered during European session Tuesday amid a silent trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. Investors will now be eyeing the countrys 5-year auction and European Central...

New Zealand bonds slump at close ahead of August trade balance, RBNZ’s monetary policy meeting

The New Zealand bonds slumped at the time of closing Tuesday ahead of the countrys August trade balance data, due to be released today by 22:45GMT and the Reserve Bank of New Zealands (RBNZ) monetary policy meeting,...

Politics

Chequers plan: why Theresa May’s Brexit blueprint is not quite dead

The informal meeting of EU leaders in Salzburg on September 19 and 20 was not intended to be primarily about the UK or Brexit. The EU faces serious challenges around internal security and migration that come much higher up...

Quotas are not pretty but they work – Liberal women should insist on them

It is an historic moment for Liberal Party women. Individual complaints of sexist bullying invariably end with the lone complainant being isolated and getting crunched. But since the Liberal leadership spill, several...

Super. If Labor really wanted to help women in retirement, it would do something else

When it comes to the gender gap in retirement incomes, symbolism appears to matter more than actually achieving something. Labors plan to add super contributions to government-funded parental leave was heralded by...

Would a vote on the Brexit deal be a betrayal? What social psychology tells us

Prime minister Theresa May has responded to calls for a referendum on the final Brexit deal by stating that it would be a gross betrayal of trust. Referring to the original referendum, she said that people trusted that...

Labour conference: a major stress test for the 'broad church'

Jeremy Corbyn has promised Labour MPs that their party will remain a broad church. This years Labour Party conference will no doubt test that commitment. The Labour Party, MP Gerald Kaufman wrote in 1966, would not be...

Science

Ten years of Large Hadron Collider discoveries are just the start of decoding the universe

Ten years! Ten years since the start of operations for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), one of the most complex machines ever created. The LHC is the worlds largest particle accelerator, buried 100 meters under the French...

Game-changing resolution: whose name on the laws of physics for an expanding universe?

Astronomers are engaged in a lively debate over plans to rename one of the laws of physics. It emerged overnight in Vienna at the 30th Meeting of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), in Vienna, where members of...

Do dogs have feelings?

If you live with a dog you just know when its happy or miserable, dont you? Of course you do. Even the scientific community, now admits that dogs have emotions even if scientists cant directly measure what they are...

How hydrogen power can help us cut emissions, boost exports, and even drive further between refills

Hydrogen could become a significant part of Australias energy landscape within the coming decade, competing with both natural gas and batteries, according to a new CSIRO roadmap for the industry. Hydrogen gas is a...

Curious Kids: how does gravity pull things down to Earth?

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children of all ages. The Conversation is asking young people to send in questions theyd like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome: find details on how to enter...

Technology

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Release Date, Gameplay, Development: Skrillex Co-Writes Opening Theme of Upcoming Installment

The past few weeks saw a goldmine for footage of Kingdom Hearts 3 as Square Enix bombarded fans with one teaser clip after another. Among those that caught the attention of fans is the battle between Sora and Aqua, Comic...

‘GTA 6’ Release Date & Gameplay Rumors: What the ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Launch Means for ‘GTA V’ Sequel

Last Sept. 13 marked the fifth anniversary of GTA Vs official release date. This also means that half a decade has passed with no official update on the development of GTA 6. Rockstar Games is known for some of the...

'Red Dead Redemption 2' Release Date, Features: This Is How the Dev's Are Breathing Life into the Upcoming Game

Red Dead Redemption 2 and its promise of a living and breathing world for players to freely explore have been the center of discussion from Rockstar Games. Rockstar Games recently released a feature preview on their...

Can e-scooters solve the 'last mile' problem? They'll need to avoid the fate of dockless bikes

As urban planners, we have not been good at integrating land uses, such as homes, shops and offices, with our transport infrastructure. Thus many people find the nearest train or bus stop is too far too walk and too close...

Tech’s next great opportunity is mid-career workers

In the movie The Intern, a 70-year-old Robert De Niro decides to make a career change and lands an internship at an online fashion startup overflowing with young millennials and free food. The running joke in this film is...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro: XMR/USD trades weak following foot steps of Bitcoin, good to sell on rallies

New faces for board membership in Crypto Valley Association

SEC's enforcement to legitimize ICOs and crypto-assets

Law

Ford's fight with Toronto shows legal vulnerability of cities

New laws help juries understand why victims of sexual violence struggle to recall their assaults

Why stigma against victims of domestic violence persists in Indonesia

Life

Should you trust your boss? Your lover? Here's how to measure it

Peter Grimes is a thrilling and moving staging of the great English opera

Before the fall: How oldsters can avoid one of old age's most dangerous events

Nature

The backflip over Sydney's marine park is a defiance of science

Trump's 'all-out effort' on climate is derelict and risky

Grass trees aren't a grass (and they're not trees)

Sports

The future of 'golf' may not be on the links

Michael Schumacher Latest News & Update: ‘F1 Politics’ Is a Topic Sebastian Vettel Hopes to Discuss with Recovering Racing Champion

Michael Schumacher Health Update: F1 Legend Reportedly Cries in His Wheelchair; Stefano Domenicali Describes Schumi in Rare Interview

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: Can NZD/JPY bulls shrug-off back-to-back gravestone doji and shooting star, major downtrend still remains intact – Uphold short hedge

FxWirePro: GBP/USD Trade Idea

FxWirePro: GBP/USD downside capped by 55- day EMA, good to buy on dips

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TENTATIVE TENDER OF NON-COMPS, FIMA FOR 5-YEAR NOTES TOTAL $38.8 MLN; COMPETITIVE REMAINING $38.0 BLN
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TENTATIVE TENDER OF NON-COMPS, FIMA FOR 5-YEAR NOTES TOTAL $38.8 MLN; COMPETITIVE REMAINING $38.0 BLN
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NON-COMPS ACCEPTED FOR U.S. 5-YEAR NOTES $38.8 MLN
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BRITAIN'S LABOUR PARTY APPROVES BREXIT MOTION WITH SHOW OF HANDS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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AFTER UNITED STATES SANCTIONS ON HIS WIFE AND ALLIES, MADURO SAYS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SHOULD NOT BE "COWARDS"
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VENEZUELA PRESIDENT MADURO SAYS "THANK YOU DONALD TRUMP" FOR SANCTIONING TOP AIDES
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FRANCE'S MACRON SAYS UNILATERAL INITIATIVES WILL NOT WORK ON ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
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SPAIN'S PM PEDRO SANCHEZ TO VISIT CUBA
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UNITED NATIONS - FRANCE'S MACRON SAYS THERE IS NO CREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE TO TWO-STATE SOLUTION FOR ISRAEL, PALESTINIANS
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TRUMP SAYS DEMOCRATS ARE TRYING TO MAKE KAVANAUGH OUT TO BE SOMEONE WHO HE IS NOT
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TRUMP SAYS DEMOCRATS ARE PLAYING A “CON GAME”
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TRUMP SAYS HE THINKS KAVANAUGH IS A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING
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RUSSIA'S MOEX CLOSED AT 2,441.40, UP +0.47%
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UNITED NATIONS - PRESIDENT ERDOGAN SAYS TURKEY CANNOT REMAIN SILENT OVER THE USE OF ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AS WEAPONS
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ERDOGAN SAYS TURKEY IS IN FAVOR OF SOLVING PROBLEMS THROUGH CONDUCTING A CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE ON EQUAL TERMS
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TRUMP SAYS HE THINKS AT SOME POINT THERE WILL BE A DEAL WITH IRAN
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TRUMP SAYS HE HOPES WE HAVE A SIMILAR TRAJECTORY WITH IRAN THAT THE US HAS HAD WITH NORTH KOREA
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PORTUGAL’S PSI20 UP 0.56 PERCENT AT 5,391.17 POINTS
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U.S. AWARDS PRIMARY DEALERS SMALLEST SHARE OF 2-YEAR FLOATING-RATE NOTE SUPPLY SINCE MARCH 2015
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