Business and Finance
Engineers continue to play a vital role in community safety
The final report of the Flood Commission of Inquiry supports Engineers Australia’s position that disaster planning processes at state and local levels ...
Three more non-stop services between Adelaide and Singapore
Singapore Airlines announced that it will add three non-stop services between Adelaide and Singapore from July 2012. It will take the number of flights over the northern hemisphere summer to 10 a week. ...
Another Gold Buying Opportunity?
The big question is: what’s the outlook for gold now? Well, this is where it gets really interesting. And if you’re a long-term gold buyer, it’s probably the message you want to hear… ...
Australians are 35 per cent less confident in the property market
Australians are 35 per cent less confident in the property market than they were three months ago, according to the *Smart Investor Index of investor sentiment. ...
Winter recession for Eurozone
According to audit firm Ernst & Young the Eurozone is facing a "bleak" winter. ...
A national aviation services company has been penalised for underpaying pilots
A national aviation services company has been penalised $96,030 for underpaying 33 pilots, following a prosecution by the Fair Work Ombudsman. ...
Caterpillar is selling Part of Bucyrus Business to Sime Darby Industrial
Caterpillar Inc. announced today that the Industrial Division of Sime Darby Berhad has acquired a portion of the former Bucyrus distribution business, which was included in Caterpillar's purchase of Bucyrus. ...
Virgin Australia Re-Brands Its International Airlines
Virgin Australia group of airlines today officially launched its international airlines V Australia and Pacific Blue under the new brand, Virgin Australia. ...
Major Infrastructure Asset for Sydney Launched
In a significant infrastructure boost for NSW, a $300 million landfill and construction waste and recycling facility was today launched by Premier Barry O'Farrell. ...
A major milestone in the progression of Xstrata Copper’s AUD589 million project
Initial underground mine production has successfully commenced at Xstrata Copper’s Ernest Henry Mining operation in north-west Queensland, marking the site’s transition from open pit mining, which is now complete, to underground mining and magnetite processing. ...
New gas recycling center set up in Australia
Automation technology group ABB, has developed a patented technology for the comprehensive recycling of contaminated SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) gas, based on a new energy efficient cryogenic process. ...
Australia's Labor party backs uranium sales to India
Today’s decision to change its national policy platform to permit uranium sales to India was welcomed by Australian uranium industry. ...
Government’s savage budget cuts will cost up to 3000 jobs
The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has slammed the Federal Government’s decision to dramatically increase ‘efficiency dividend’ cuts on the public service arguing it will lead to up to 3000 job losses and reduced services in agencies such as Customs, Centrelink and Medicare. ...
Philip Morris Files Lawsuit Against the Australian Government
Philip Morris announced that it has begun legal proceedings against the Australian Government following the passage of plain packaging legislation for tobacco products by the Australian Parliament. ...
Australians balancing between work and family
Balancing work and family remains a big issue for Australian men and women, with around 40% of women and 30% of men feeling often or always rushed or pressed for time, according to a new report. ...
Australia wins Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Award
Australian Face Recognition Technology Wins Major International ICT Award ...
The ACA Statement on Passing of Carbon Tax Legislation
Today the Australian Parliament has voted to handicap one of Australia’s largest exports at a time when uncertainty in the global economy once again threatens to reach our shores. ...
Sony no longer expects profit
According to the latest estimates Sony expected to announce a loss of US$1.2 billion. Sony originally projected a yearly loss of $769 million but has changed its forecast to a whopping 1.2 billion dollars. At the same time, Sony reduced forecast for operating profit 10-fold, up to 20 billion yen (US$255 million) ...
Inshurance claims lodged by landlords during the past year have increased by 25 per cent
Recent RACV Insurance claims data reveals that item replacement claims lodged by landlords during the past 12 months have increased by 25 per cent on the previous financial year. The data also shows that nearly 70 per cent of all landlord item replacement claims for the year were for building related items. ...
Building approvals fell sharply in September
Building approvals fell sharply in September, confirming that the building industry is clearly in the slow lane of the economy, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry. ...
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