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PR-Inside.com News: Australia tells US refugee swap deal is scrapped 2008-05-15

© AP CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia has told the United States it will no longer honor a deal to swap refugees who attempt to reach the two countrie ...

PR-Inside.com News: Australia urges Fiji to improve security after ambassador receive ... 2008-05-15

© AP CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia's foreign minister urged Fiji's military-appointed government to increase security for the Australian ambassad ...

International Herald Tribune: Australia-listed Indophil rejects takeover offer from Anglo-Sw ... 2008-05-15

AP SYDNEY, Australia: Australia-listed copper developer Indophil Resources NL on Thursday rejected a cash takeover offer by Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata PLC ...

Melbourne Herald Sun: Mokbel to fly to Australia today 2008-05-15

DRUGS baron Tony Mokbel is expected to begin his much-anticipated return to Australia from Greece today. Mokbel has spent more than 24 hours waiting alone ...

Melbourne Herald Sun: Grand entrance for Australia's richest man 2008-05-15

AS Australia's richest man and one of the nation's most colourful entrepreneurs, Fortescue Metals boss Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest is used to attracting ...

Sunday Times.au: Australia to pay Indonesian fishermen 2008-05-15

AUSTRALIA will compensate Indonesian fishermen for the loss of their boats after 55 men caught last month were cleared of illegal fishing.

The Australian: Bird flu resistant to main drug stockpiled in Australia 2008-05-15

PROMINENT mutations of bird flu are resistant to one of the main antiviral drugs Australia has stockpiled in case of an outbreak, new research reveals.

Bloomberg: Xstrata Bids A$426 Million for Australia's Indophil (Update3) 2008-05-15

By Jesse Riseborough and Rebecca Keenan May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Xstrata Plc, the world's fourth-largest copper producer, made a hostile A$426 million ($397 ...

Bloomberg: Harvey Norman Surges, Leading Australia Index Higher (Update1) 2008-05-15

By Frank Longid and Malcolm Scott May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd., Australia's largest furniture and electronics retailer, jumped the most ...

Reuters India: Australia economy to slow noticeably: RBA Stevens 2008-05-15

SYDNEY, May 15 (Reuters) - Australia's top central banker said on Thursday the country's economy was likely to grow at a much slower pace in the next couple ...

Reuters: Subprime hurting Japan, Australia property: GIC 2008-05-15

By Kevin Lim and Daryl Loo SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC), the sovereign wealth fund with an estimated $330 billion ...

Reuters: Australia's CBA credit growth up, outlook uncertain 2008-05-15

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (CBA.AX: Quote, Profile, Research), the country's biggest bank by market value ...

Reuters India: Second death threat at Australia's Fiji mission 2008-05-15

CANBERRA (Reuters) - A second death threat received by Australia's diplomatic mission in Fiji on Thursday prompted Canberra to place tougher travel warning ...

Reuters UK: Australia's Leighton nine-month profit up 37 pct 2008-05-15

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Leighton Holdings Ltd (LEI.AX: Quote, Profile, Research), Australia's top construction group, reported a 37 percent rise in profit ...

Reuters: UPDATE 1-Australia's Leighton nine-month profit up 37 pct 2008-05-15

MELBOURNE, May 15 (Reuters) - Leighton Holdings Ltd (LEI.AX: Quote, Profile, Research), Australia's top construction group, reported a 37 percent rise ...

Reuters: Australia islanders say they are modern convicts 2008-05-15

CANBERRA (Reuters Life!) - Australians in the island state of Tasmania, a former colonial penal colony, believe they are modern convicts, imprisoned ...

Reuters: TEXT-Australia regulator OKs Incitec's Dyno acquisition 2008-05-15

SYDNEY, May 15 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Dyno Nobel Limited by Incitec Pivot Limited ...

Opodo: Australia 'should go green' 2008-05-15

The tourism industry of Australia should promote itself as an environmentally friendly sector to ensure that it retains its appeal amid growing concern ...

Interactive Investor: Australia's average weekly wages rise 1.1 pct in 3 months to Feb 2008-05-15

SYDNEY (Thomson Financial) - Full-time average weekly ordinary time earnings (AWOTE) in Australia rose a seasonally-adjusted 1.1 percent to A$1124 ($1050)

Radio Australia: Australia finalises 'Pacific Solution' asylum cases 2008-05-15

Australia's Immigration Minister says he has nearly finalised the cases involving a large number of long-term detainees, who have been held for up to six ...

Nintendo World Report: Club Nintendo Launches in Australia 2008-05-15

Last month, along with the release of Mario Kart Wii, Nintendo of Australia launched the Club Nintendo program. Late last month, Nintendo of Australi ...

domain-B: Australia's Indophil rejects Xstrata's $399 million offer 2008-05-15

Australian mining company Indophil Resources NL has rejected an A$426 million ($399 million) takeover offer by Xstrata, the world's fourth largest copper ...

Antara: Australia pays compensation to RI`s fishermen sunken vessels 2008-05-15

Brisbane (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian government warmly welcomed a promise of Australian Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry Minister Tony Burke to pay ...

RTT News: Aussie strengthens against majors as average weekly wages ... 2008-05-15

(RTTNews) - The Australian dollar showed strength against its majors counterparts during New York deals on Thursday. The aussie gained against majors mainly ...

BYM News (press release): Australia. AMEX to lead marine companies visit to inaugural Kore ... 2008-05-15

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is leading a group of 14 Australian companies to the inaugural Korea International Boat Show ...

Trading Markets (press release): DJ Chinese Eye Australia Fund For BHP Stake Buy - The Australian 2008-05-15

Chinese interests have approached a major Australian superannuation and investment fund to be their partner in a multi-billion-dollar swoop on 9% of BHP ...

Williams Lake Tribune: Unique home bound for Australia 2008-05-15

By Sage Birchwater - Williams Lake Tribune - May 15, 2008 Joel Roorda, supervisor of Pioneer Log Home"s Sugar Cane site, sits on the unique bench built ...

FreshPlaza: Australia: Horticulture workers head to mines for employment 2008-05-15

Unemployed horticultural workers from South Australia's Riverland are heading to the mines for an alternative income. Riverland residents are undergoing ...

Finextra: DSTi names Gould director, business development and strategy ... 2008-05-15

DST International (DSTi) has today announced the appointment of Rob Gould as Director of Business Development and Strategy for Australia.

CEP News: Australia's Quarterly Weekly Wages Rise in February, According ... 2008-05-15

(CEP News) - The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that wages grew by 1.1% in February, compared to the previous quarterly increase of 0.8%.

FINalternatives: Skybridge Expands In Europe, Australia 2008-05-15

New York-based seed investor SkyBridge Capital is expanding across the pond and Down Under to access new and early-stage hedge funds.

Ferret: Gas Analysis Systems Australia offers analysers and proce ... 2008-05-15

Gas Analysis Systems Australia acquired by Sick offers analysers and process instrumentation and automation identification products.

Infolink Architecture & Building: Hollywood Close in South Australia starts building with steel 2008-05-15

Termite-resistant steel frames have begun appearing in Salisbury"s Hollywood Close, South Australia, marking the start of Hamra Homes" new 16 townhouse ...

Ferret: Photoelectric switch, encoders, laser scanner and sensors from G ... 2008-05-15

Photoelectric switch, encoders, ultrasonic sensors are also offered by Gas Analysis Systems Australia . The photoelectric switch from Gas Analysis System ...

Ferret: Radcoflex Australia offers on site services and made to order ... 2008-05-15

Radcoflex Australia offers various services to its clients that include on site services and made to order and custom items.

Ferret: Diverse range of office chairs designed by Gregory Australia 2008-05-15

Gregory Australia is a company specialised in the manufacture of office chairs. These office chairs manufactured by Gregory Australia are durable chair ...

Merinews: India woos Australia, New Zealand for investment 2008-05-15

FICCI is sending a 50-member business delegation to Australia and New Zealand. The mission is to persuade industrialists of these two countries to invest ...

Earthtimes (press release): SkyBridge Capital Announces Strategic Relationship ... 2008-05-15

NEW YORK , May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyBridge Capital, which provides strategic capital to new and early-stage hedge funds, and Challenger Financial Service ...

GlobalVisas: Study Puts Canada and Australia"s Skilled Migrant Programs Head- ... 2008-05-15

The Institute for Research on Public Policy have conducted a detailed comparison of both Canada and Australia's Migration Policies, with results showing ...

Focus on Travel News: Australia Best Destination in UK 2008-05-15

Readers of the UK Daily Telegraph"s Ultra Magazine voted Australia the best luxury destination at this year"s Ultras, luxury travel awards voted for by UK ...

Sail World: North Sails Flags now available in Australia 2008-05-15

North Sails Australia is proud to introduce North Flags; producing a range of products including custom flags, nautical flags, race signal/ battle flag ...

Trading Markets (press release): DJ Australia Opposition Won't Support Healthcare Tax Plan 2008-05-15

CANBERRA, May 15, 2008 (Dow Jones Commodities News Select via Comtex) -- -- Australia's federal Labor government faces a fight in Parliament's Senate ...

HULIQ (press release): Australia Feels The Pain Of Rising Gas Prices 2008-05-15

Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson has promised to overturn the Government's tax increase on pre-mixed alcohol and to scrap the changes to private health ...

Business Intelligence Middle East (press release): Australia & New Zealand Banking Group opens in Dubai 2008-05-15

UAE. Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Australia's third-biggest bank, has opened an office in Dubai to tap rising trade with the Middle East ...

Radio Australia: Climate change research 'lacking' in Australia 2008-05-15

A report in the journal Nature suggests human-induced climate change is having an impact on the natural environment much earlier than scientists ...

The Oil Drum: Australia: What to do, what to do? 2008-05-15

In my last post I suggested that over the next 5 years Australia"s ability to import oil will be severely constrained. We won"t be able to just switch ...

BYM News (press release): Australia: Federal budget includes $200m for Queensland's Gre ... 2008-05-15

Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin has welcomed the continued recognition of the importance of the primary industries sector in ...

Globes: Australia approves reimbursement for Given Imaging's PillCam SB 2008-05-15

The approval followed a review of the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of the endoscopic capsule for the small bowel. The Australian Department ...

Radio Australia: Australia, Japan discuss Burma and whaling 2008-05-15

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has discussed Burma and whaling in his first telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart. In the 20-minute conversati ...

Medical News Today (press release): 407.6 Million Dollars Pot Of Gold For The Aged Care Industry ... 2008-05-15

The Federal Government announced a $407.6 million boost for the aged care industry, bringing the total additional payments to $2 billion over four years.

Earthtimes (press release): SYDNEY, Australia, May 15 D-STAR-PLAY-MPE-Trial 2008-05-15

SYDNEY, Australia , May 15 -- The Shooting Star Picture Company's D-STAR division is pleased to announce the start of trials of PLAY MPE(TM)

St George & Sutherland Shire Leader: Shire girls miss out on Australia but still go to the ball 2008-05-15

BY EVA TEJSZERSKI But it was another Laura that stole the tiara at this year's Miss Australia competition on Wednesday night.

Radio New Zealand International: Australia asks Fiji to allow its police add security to Suva mission 2008-05-15

The mission had already received a threat last week which Australia said appeared to be politically motivated, and made by a person or group unhappy ...

ITNews: Western Australia's Chief Scientist Delivers Workshops to South ... 2008-05-15

Professor Lyn Beazley, eminent neuroscientist and Chief Scientist of Western Australia, will conduct a series of workshops, seminars and media interviews ...

BYM News (press release): Australia. Customs to receive $16 million for sea cargo inspections 2008-05-15

Customs will receive an additional $16 million over the next four years as part of the Rudd Government's election commitment to increase its container ...

Computerworld Australia: Great Wall of Australia: Content filtering fails parliament 2008-05-15

Read up on the latest ideas and technologies from companies that sell hardware, software and services. Zones provide focussed content from Computerworld ...

lifepr.de: Glama Pak in Sydney orders Australia's first KBA Rapida 205 2008-05-15

(lifepr) Würzburg, 15.05.2008 - Since Drupa 2004 KBA has sold around 50 of its giant Rapida 185 and Rapida 205 sheetfed presses.

Radio Australia: Australia to boost skilled migrant numbers 2008-05-15

Australia is to boost its skilled migrant intake by 30 per cent over the next year in a bid to overcome a shortage of skilled workers.

Computerworld Australia: Australia"s Online Classifieds Market Grows 30 Per Cent ... 2008-05-15

Read up on the latest ideas and technologies from companies that sell hardware, software and services. Zones provide focussed content from Computerworld ...

Tribalfootball.com: Australia lose top Villa prospect Lowry 2008-05-15

Aston Villa's Australian-born defender Shane Lowry has won a call-up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad - at 18. Villa's Academy Director Bryan Jones told ...

FT Alphaville: Australia"s Indophil rejects Xstrata 2008-05-15

Xstrata, the world"s fourth-largest copper producer, made a hostile A$426m ($397m) cash offer for Indophil Resources to gain full control of a $2bn copper ...

Infolink Architecture & Building: Retractable insect screening solutions from Artilux Australia 2008-05-15

Artilux Australia recently displayed its range of retractable and pleated insect screening solutions at the Sydney Home Show, Darling Harbour.

GameSpot: Q&A: Sony Australia boss Michael Ephraim on PlayStation 3 2008-05-15

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim on Australian PS3 sales, giving away consoles, and more.

Doghouse Boxing: Boxing Down Under: Australia"s Rich Pugilistic History Part 4 2008-05-15

By Ken Hissner (May 15, 2008) Doghouse Boxing Vic Darchinyan was born in Armenia having an amateur record of 158-18 with 105 knockouts with all but 20 ...

Trading Markets (press release): Given Imaging Receives Permanent Medicare Funding for PillCam(R ... 2008-05-15

GIVN | news PowerRating PR Charts ) today announced that the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing has approved permanent Medic ...

iTWire: Space, Australia"s final frontier ê Andy"s right! 2008-05-15

by Alex Zaharov-Reutt Andy Thomas, Australia"s very first man in space, has implored PM Kevin Rudd to thrust Australia into the space race.

Earthtimes (press release): Sheep's bottoms part Australia's wool growers - Feature 2008-05-15

Dubbo, Australia - It's taken five years for some Australian sheep farmers to accept that customers don't want lambs to have their backsides skinned so ...

Stuff.co.nz: Meet the Miss Universe Australia winner 2008-05-15

Newly crowned Miss Universe Australia winner Laura Dundovic hopes to follow in Jennifer Hawkins' stiletto steps. The 21-year-old student from Sydney won ...

Earthtimes (press release): TV gives Australia's flying doctors global glamour 2008-05-15

Dubbo, Australia - Australia's booming mining sector means doctors and pilots prepared to work in the Outback are paid very well.

Trading Markets (press release): Australia's Timbercorp posts 37pct fall in net profit 1H 2008 2008-05-15

fall in net profit for the first half of fiscal 2008, affected by write-offs. The company's net profit for the half-year ended March 31 was $A3.5 milli ...

6minutes: Rural Australia ignored 2008-05-15

by Louise Durack The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has added its weight to the post-Budget argument over the Government"s lack of significant extr ...

Radio Australia: Australia falling behind in sciences: astronaut 2008-05-15

The first Australian in space, Andy Thomas, is hoping to inspire more children into science and technology. He is one of a number of top researchers ...

RTT News: Australia February Weekly Wages Up 4.8% On Year 2008-05-15

(RTTNews) - Average weekly wages in Australia increased a seasonally adjusted 4.8 percent in February compared to the figure for one year ago.

Radio New Zealand International: New threat to Australia"s Fiji mission 2008-05-15

Australia is reviewing security at its high commission in Fiji after receiving another death threat through the mail. Access to Australia"s mission in Suv ...

Radio Australia: Australia announces boost to Asian language teaching 2008-05-15

The Australian government has also announced major investment into Asian language teaching. Over the next three years, 59 million US dollars will ...

ReliefWeb (press release): Budget 2008-09 - Australia increases commitment to refugees 2008-05-14

The Rudd Government will increase Australia's refugee and humanitarian intake as part of its commitment to offer a new life to those most in need ...

guardian.co.uk: Australia's Labor govt overcomes first economic hurdle 2008-05-14

By Rob Taylor CANBERRA, May 14 (Reuters) - Australia's Labor government on Wednesday cleared its first big economic hurdle by gaining widespread support ...

International Herald Tribune: Australia's new refugee policy wins praise from UN, human right ... 2008-05-14

AP CANBERRA, Australia: Australia's new government won praise from the United Nations and human rights groups Wednesday for offering refugees permanent ...

KTAR.com: Australia praised for new refugee policy 2008-05-14

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia's new government won praise from the United Nations and human rights groups Wednesday for offering refugees permanent ...

Reuters: BUPA gets final OK for A$2.41 bln Australia deal 2008-05-14

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court on Wednesday approved a A$2.41 billion ($2.3 billion) friendly takeover of MBF Group, the country's second-largest ...

Reuters: Australia's CSR year profit falls 20 percent 2008-05-14

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - CSR Ltd (CSR.AX: Quote, Profile, Research), an Australian conglomerate, reported a 20 percent slide in annual profit, hit by a drop ...

PerthNow: Federal government rips off Western Australia: Buswell 2008-05-14

THE Western Australian government failed to prevent the federal government ripping off the state in yesterday's budget, Opposition Leader Troy Buswell says.

Melbourne Herald Sun: Australia's Next Top Model slammed for bullying behaviour 2008-05-14

AN aspiring model broke down in tears on television after bullying attacks from rivals on a top reality show. Australia's Next Top Model hopeful Alamel ...

PaddockTalk: Repco New Naming Rights Sponsor For Rally Australia And Rally NZ 2008-05-14

íTaking the naming rights sponsorship of the two most prestigious world rally championship events in New Zealand and Australia fits perfectly alongside our ...

SDA India Magazine: Asia, Australia Prepare for iPhone 2008-05-14

In a recent announcement, Bharti Airtel, Globe Telecom, Singapore Telecommunications and SingTel subsidiary Optus said that they have signed a deal ...

Medical News Today (press release): Health Spared Big Cuts, Australia 2008-05-14

The Australian Medical Association said it was relieved that the health budget was spared from major cuts and that the Government kept faith with ...

Ferret: Bathroom cleaning products supplied by Green Clean Australia 2008-05-14

Green Clean Australia offers gamut of bathroom cleaning products. This consists of cleaning sinks, mirrors, toilets, tubs and showers.

Ferret: Ballistic Rubber tiles and floor coverings from Rephouse Australia 2008-05-14

Ballistic rubber tiles manufactured by Rephouse Australia are highly-efficient and durable. The Ballistic Rubber Products from Rephouse Australia ...

Cargonews Asia: Australia sets record for wheat exports in boxes 2008-05-14

The Australian Export Wheat Commission revealed that more than 1.1 million tonnes of wheat were exported in containers for the six months to March 31 ...

domain-B: SBI to hold majority stake in non-life insurance operations ... 2008-05-14

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a general insurance joint venture with Australia's Insurance Australia Group (IAG), which will commence business ...

Australia.TO: Rudd and Swan cannot stop the world economic crisis from hitting ... 2008-05-14

CANBERRA, Australia - Speaking at the National Press Club today the Treasurer, Wayne Swan acknowledged that the worst of the economic crash afflicting ...

Trading Markets (press release): DJ Platinum Australia Raises Kalplats Deposits 2008-05-14

Platinum Australia said Wednesday the upgraded mineral resource estimates for the Crux, Orion and Crater Deposits in the Kalplats Project have been ...

Visa Bureau: Immigration boost demanded by Australia business 2008-05-14

The former head of Victorian Labour, in Australia, has told the Rudd government to increase immigration to meet the country's skills shortages.

Hemscott: Platinum Australia upgrades Crux, Crater resources significantly 2008-05-14

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Platinum Australia Ltd. said updated mineral resource estimates for the Crux, Orion and Crater deposits in the Kalahari ...

BYM News (press release): Australia. Nick Peate funeral to be held at St Mary's Anglic ... 2008-05-14

A public funeral is to be held for Nick Peate, at St Mary's Anglican Church, Ballina, at 10am on Friday. The 17 year old 29er sailor, tragically ...

BYM News (press release): Australia. Southbeach Boats to debut inboard Vacationer ... 2008-05-14

Following widespread interest in Southbeach Boats" innovative "Vacationer 240" the company has announced a new inboard version for release at the 2008 ...

Antara: Australia`s CSR books 35 pct drop in year net profit 2008-05-14

Sydney (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Australian building products and sugar producer CSR Ltd (ASX:CSR) has delivered a 35 per cent fall in net profit for ...

World Student Press Agency: Police exchange shots in South Melbourne, Australia 2008-05-14

Shortly before midnight on May 13, Victoria Police intercepted a car on Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, Australia. A search revealed drugs and firearm ...

ASIATravelTips.com: Hertz Australia sells Hybrid Toyota Prius Sedans 2008-05-14

As part of its programme of retiring rental cars after 12 months of service, Hertz Australia is now disposing of the first of its popular Toyota Priu ...

CIO Australia: Great Wall of Australia: Industry cops sanitised Internet 2008-05-14

Read up on the latest ideas and technologies from companies that sell hardware, software and services. Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has pushed ...

yourMortgage.com.au: Australia's property investors set for windfall in medium term 2008-05-14

While the Australian property market is exposed to the slowing global economy and tightening credit, the sector is unlikely to suffer in the same way as ...

yourMortgage.com.au: $2.2bn to boost housing affordability in Australia 2008-05-14

Australia's property market looks set to strengthen in the medium term after the government promised to further boost its financial assistance to struggling ...

Sify: SBI signs pact with Insurance Australia 2008-05-14

Mumbai: State Bank of India on Tuesday signed an agreement with Insurance Australia Group (IAG) of Australia for its general insurance business.

Wines-Info.Com: Australia promoted wine culture in Shanghai 2008-05-14

On May 12, more than 100 varieties of Australian fine wines were shown in Shanghai in order to promote Australian wine culture.

Daily Astorian: Parker headed to Australia 2008-05-14

Astoria's Grady Parker will be taking his game Down Under this summer - Brisbane, Australia, to be exact. Parker, the soon-to-be Astoria High School ...

Houston Chronicle: BHP, Rio shares climb as much as 6 pct in Australia 2008-05-14

© 2008 AP SYDNEY, Australia ë Shares of BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Ltd. surged in Australia on Wednesday as fresh rumors swirled around the two ...

The Daily Utah Chronicle: U student to study in Australia on Fulbright scholarship 2008-05-14

When Lynnette Averill was 3 years old, her father, a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, took his life because of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Trading Markets (press release): Australia's CSR sees no end to NSW housing downturn this year 2008-05-14

see an upturn in the struggling NSW housing market for at least 12 months. "We are still reasonably optimistic about the Queensland and Victorian market ...

UNPO: Aboriginals of Australia: Concern Over ID Card Policy 2008-05-14

Australia"s government has embarked on an identification card policy designed to help indigenous communities, but there are serious doubts about ...

Stock and Land: Budget 08: Rural Australia left behind in big city budget - Greens 2008-05-14

The Federal Budget fails to deliver for the bush, says the Australian Greens, whose spokesperson on agricultural, Senator Rachel Siewert say ...

Australasian Bus and Coach: BUDGET 08/09: Ports Australia hits out at "carping' critics ... 2008-05-14

Peak industry body Ports Australia has thrown its support behind the Government"s Building Australia Fund while simultaneously launching a broadside ...

Peninsula On-line: Australia to raise intake of skilled migrants 2008-05-14

CANBERRA • Australia will boost its skilled migrant intake 30 percent to record levels in a bid to overcome a shortage of skilled workers, the government ...

Infolink Architecture & Building: Forest and Wood Products Australia appoints new MD 2008-05-14

Forest and Wood Products Australia has announced the appointment of Ric Sinclair as new Managing Director, taking the helm from Dr Glen Kile from June 2 ...

Melbourne Herald Sun: Australia offers expert rescue help 2008-05-13

AUSTRALIA has offered search and rescue experts to help China with an earthquake that has left at least 10000 dead. The Federal Government also is ...

PerthNow: Fashion elite join Project Runway Australia 2008-05-13

AT a delightful evening at Japanese restaurant Nobu in Melbourne's Crown Casino, the judges for Project Runway Australia were announced.

Daily Telegraph: Make morning after pill 'free' in Australia, says New Zealand group 2008-05-13

THE morning-after pill should be available free to women to help deal with unplanned pregnancies, a reproductive health group says.

Scoop.co.nz (press release): Rabobank's Australia and New Zealand Agribusiness Review May 2008 2008-05-13

Prepared by our Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory division, the report provides monthly commentary on New Zealand and Australian economic ...

Reuters: State Bank of India,Australia's IAG in insurance JV 2008-05-13

MUMBAI, May 13 (Reuters) - State Bank of India (SBI.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), the country's top lender, said on Tuesday it has signed a memorandum ...

Reuters India: State Bank of India, Australia's IAG near JV-paper 2008-05-13

MUMBAI, May 13 (Reuters) - State Bank of India (SBI.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), the country's top lender, and Insurance Australia Group (IAG.

IT Business Net: Australia's Westpac offers $17.5 billion for St George 2008-05-13

By Reuters A man drives his car in front of a St. George bank in Sydney May 12, 2008. Westpac Banking Corp Ltd, Australia's fourth-biggest bank ...

Reuters: UPDATE 2-Australia's Alumina to raise $300 mln in convertibles 2008-05-13

By Cecile Lefort SYDNEY, May 13 (Reuters) - Australia's Alumina Ltd (AWC.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it launched an offer to raise ...

Reuters: UPDATE 1-Australia's Harvey Norman 4-month sales up 6.4 pct 2008-05-13

MELBOURNE, May 13 (Reuters) - Australian electrical goods and furniture retailer Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (HVN.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) said ...

Reuters: UPDATE 1-Australia's Westpac bids $17.6 bln for St George 2008-05-13

SYDNEY, May 13 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp Ltd (WBC.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to pay A$18.6 billion ($17.6 billion) in shares for smaller ...

Reuters India: Reported leaks from Australia's 2008/09 budget 2008-05-13

The government is set to impose a means test on the baby bonus to stop high income earners from receiving the cash payment, which will increase to A$5000 ...

International Herald Tribune: St. George Bank agrees to Westpac bid; one of Australia's biggest ... 2008-05-13

AP SYDNEY, Australia: St. George Bank agreed Tuesday to a nearly 19 billion Australian dollar (US$18 billion; õ12 billion) takeover offer from Westpac ...

Bloomberg: Dubai's Sheikh Cleared to Buy Australia's Ingham Horse Business 2008-05-13

By Robert Fenner May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, gained regulatory approval to buy Australia's largest ...

Bloomberg: Australia Needs Rain to Produce 26 Million Tons Wheat (Update1) 2008-05-13

By Madelene Pearson May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Australia, the world's sixth-largest wheat exporter, needs rain to sow grain crops and reach forecast output of 26 ...

Bloomberg: Australia Regional Bank Shares Gain on Westpac Deal (Update1) 2008-05-13

By Shani Raja May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Australian regional bank stocks rose in Sydney trading after Westpac Banking Corp. agreed to pay a 24 percent premium ...

Stock and Land: High profit grain farming in northern Australia 2008-05-13

Grain growers have traditionally had one of the strongest annual rises in productivity, but it"s important not to become complacent because of the current ...

India Infoline.com: SBI ties up with Insurance Australia for non-life biz: report 2008-05-13

State Bank of India (SBI) has reportedly decided to partner with Insurance Australia Group for its proposed non-life insurance joint venture.

inthemix: Astrix bringing future trance to Australia 2008-05-13

It"s the tour that psy-trance fans have been waiting for! Israel"s mega psy star Astrix is coming down under, and his Sydney and Melbourne events ...

Hindu: "We can challenge Australia" 2008-05-13

CHENNAI: After triumphing in the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, Indian captain Mithali Raj believes her side can challenge World champion Australia in the ICC ...

Trading Markets (press release): AUSTRALIA SHOULD SAVE MINING BOOM REVENUE FOR A RAINY DAY: RBA 2008-05-13

CANBERRA, May 13, 2008 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- -- Windfall tax revenue from Australia's mining boom should be squirrelled away in a special offshore ...

CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse): Rodinia Oil Corp. completes Phase One Seismic Acquisition Program ... 2008-05-13

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES/ CALGARY, May 12 /CNW/ - Rodinia Oil Corp.

Angus Reid Global Monitor: Ruling ALP Drops, Still Leads in Australia 2008-05-13

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) fell this month, according to a poll by Newspoll published in ...

PGA of Australia: Garcia"s lucky charm headed to Australia 2008-05-13

While Sergio Garcia took home the trophy at The Players Championship, putting coach and former US Tour player Stan Utley left the tournament as one of ...

Brisbane Times: Australia dumps the $1 note 2008-05-13

On this day in 1984 Australia introduced the one dollar coin which was the first of a series of changes to the nation's currency which would see Australi ...

Radio Australia: China-Australia mine deal could ruin Indigenous talks 2008-05-13

A senior Australian Aboriginal leader says he is worried the local community will be sidelined from negotiations with a Chinese mining company.

iTWire: One of 3 women drink alcohol while pregnant in Australia 2008-05-13

by William Atkins According to a new study on the behavior of pregnant women in Australia, 34% of pregnant women drink alcoholic beverages even though most ...

Australasian Bus and Coach: Publishing Services Australia relaunches as Trader Business Media 2008-05-13

ACP Magazines" business-to-business publishing entity Publishing Services Australia (PSA) has been rebranded as Trader Business Media.

Trading Markets (press release): Australia's St. George soars after A$18.6 billion offer from Westpac 2008-05-13

SYDNEY, May 13, 2008 (Thomson Financial via COMTEX) -- -- Shares of Australia's St. George Bank Ltd. jumped when trading resumed on Tuesday after Westpac ...

Xinhua: Australia's two major banks agree to merger terms 2008-05-13

CANBERRA, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Australia's two major banks - Westpac and St George - agreed on merger terms, paving the way for the combined group to become ...

Sail World: The Remotest Sailing Club in Australia 2008-05-13

Sometimes you could be forgiven for thinking that the CYCA, the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, the Sandringham Yacht Club - or maybe your own Home ...

ARNnet: Civica acquires Fujitsu"s Australia and New Zealand local ... 2008-05-13

The premier provider of daily news to the IT channel, covering business, technology, products, and services. Local government management solutions vend ...

PR-Inside.com News: FDA inspection currently ongoing, Australia grants priority review - 2008-05-13

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guardian.co.uk: Australia's Westpac Bank eyes St George takeover 2008-05-12

By Victoria Thieberger MELBOURNE, May 12 (Reuters) - Australia's Westpac Banking Corp Ltd unveiled a surprise plan on Monday to buy smaller rival St George ...

Car Rentals: Watch Out in Sydney Australia 2008-05-12

When it comes to visiting Sydney Australia you all know what the essentials are. Being amazed at the architecture of the Sydney Opera House and sunbathing ...

Bloomberg: Australia Home-Loan Approvals Drop to Three-Year Low (Update2) 2008-05-12

By Victoria Batchelor and Jacob Greber May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Australian home-loan approvals fell in March to the lowest level in almost three year ...

Bloomberg: Westpac of Australia Offers to Buy St. George Bank (Update3) 2008-05-12

By Laura Cochrane and Stuart Kelly May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Westpac Banking Corp. is in talks to buy St. George Bank to create Australia's second-largest bank ...

Bloomberg: Weyerhaeuser Plans to Sell Sawmills, Forests in Australia 2008-05-12

By Gavin Evans May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Weyerhaeuser Co., the largest North American lumber producer, plans to sell forests and sawmills in Australia amid ...

Bloomberg: Australia May Produce Biggest Canola Crop in 9 Years (Update1) 2008-05-12

By Madelene Pearson May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Australia, the world's third-largest canola exporter, may produce its biggest crop in nine year ...

Mac Rumors: Singapore, India, the Philippines and Australia 2008-05-12

SingTel, Bharti Airtel, Globe and Optus today announced that they have signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Singapore, Indi ...

iT News: Optus becomes number two telco to offer iPhone in Australia 2008-05-12

By Mitchell Bingemann Optus has ended industry speculation about its plans to stock Apple"s iPhone by officially confirming it will carry the popular ...

Selector.com: New Lara Elevated suite from Imperial Ware Australia 2008-05-12

Designed with a difference, the Lara Elevated suite from Imperial Ware Australia (formerly Bathroom & Kitchen Supplies) offers contemporary simplicity fused ...

LIVENEWS.com.au: Australia's noisiest hospital 2008-05-12

Hospitals across Australia are encouraging children to make noise as they highlight the healing power of music. Sydney Children's Hospital has held 'music ...

Houston Chronicle: Spending cuts tipped in Australia budget 2008-05-12

By ROD McGUIRK AP Writer © 2008 AP CANBERRA, Australia ë Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's first annual budget since his party won control of Australia' ...

inthemix: Junior Sanchez descends on Australia this weekend 2008-05-12

It seems that music isn"t the only string to cult Sri Lankan-born songstress... [more] Here"sa little something that caught us all by surpriseâ ...

Kotaku Australia: EB Games Australia Reckons Sept 2008 For Rock Band 2008-05-12

EA may be staying quiet on the Oz release date for Rock Band, but that hasn't stopped retailers from closing their eyes, spinning their hands around ...

FT Alphaville: Australia"s Westpac, St George to merge 2008-05-12

Australia"s Westpac Banking Corporation is in talks to buy smaller domestic rival St George in a move that would create the country"s largest bank with ...

Media Newsline: Nat Geo HD Channel Launched in Australia & Switzerland 2008-05-12

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has further expanded its reach with the launch of National Geographic Channel HD (NGC HD) in Austria ...

ARNnet: Australia's first National ICT careers week announced 2008-05-12

The premier provider of daily news to the IT channel, covering business, technology, products, and services. Convincing young people that a career in ICT ...

RTT News: Australia Business Confidence Falls 2008-05-12

(RTTNews) - Business conditions in Australia held steady in April but business confidence in fell to a five-and-a-half year low.

Hemscott: Australia's March housing finance falls 6.1 percent, more th ... 2008-05-12

SYDNEY (Thomson Financial) - The number of Australian owner-occupied dwellings financed in March fell a seasonally adjusted 6.1 percent from February ...

Trading Markets (press release): Australia's Westpac Bank holds merger talks with St George 2008-05-12

p merger of the pair that would create Australia's largest wealth platform provider. A combined Westpac and St George would result in a $A64 billi ...

RTT News: Australia Business Conditions Steady In April, Business Confidence ... 2008-05-12

The monthly business survey by National Australia Bank found confidence in April fell four points to a reading of minus-8. The report said the reading w ...

Trend News Agency: Big banking merger touted in Australia 2008-05-12

Westpac Banking Corporation, one of Australia's Big Four high street banks, is in merger talks with fifth-placed St George Bank, and a marriage would create ...

Scopical: Burma aid from Australia 'ridiculous': Opposition 2008-05-12

Australia's aid package to the devastated Burmese region is "ridiculous", Opposition Foreign Affairs spokesman Andrew Robb says.

Trading Markets (press release): Planet Gas: Callabonna in MoU with SK Australia 2008-05-12

proposes listing, and SK Energy Co have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for SK Australia to subscribe for convertible notes with a face value ...

inthemix: Junior Sanchez descends on Australia this weekend 2008-05-12

It seems that music isn"t the only string to cult Sri Lankan-born songstress... [more] Here"sa little something that caught us all by surpriseâ ...

ReliefWeb (press release): Australia increases support for Burma cyclone victims 2008-05-11

Australia will provide $25 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of Burma following Cyclone Nargis. This consists of the initial $3 million I ...

Reuters India: Australia pledges $23.4 mln to Myanmar storm victims 2008-05-11

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia dramatically increased its aid contribution to the cyclone victims of Myanmar on Sunday, pledging an extra A$22 million ...

Bloomberg: National Australia's Stewart Expects Acquisition Opportunities 2008-05-11

By Angela Macdonald-Smith May 11 (Bloomberg) -- National Australia Bank Ltd., the country's biggest by assets, expects acquisition opportunities as lender ...

Bloomberg: Australia Boosts Aid for Myanmar Cyclone Relief to A$25 Million 2008-05-11

By Angela Macdonald-Smith May 11 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian government boosted financial aid to victims of last weekend's cyclone in Myanmar more th ...

Bloomberg: Swan Says Australia's Government Will Review Entire Tax System 2008-05-11

By Angela Macdonald-Smith May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Australia's government plans a comprehensive review of the nation's tax system, including personal ...

International Herald Tribune: Australia raises is cyclone aid to Myanmar to US$23.5 million 2008-05-11

AP PERTH, Australia: Australia dramatically raised its offer Sunday of aid for victims of Myanmar's cyclone disaster and demanded that the ruling junta lift ...

Courier Mail: Modern life douses male sex drive in UK and Australia 2008-05-11

BRITISH relationship experts are reporting a 40 per cent increase in male clients admitting they don't want to have sex, despite physically being able to.

Melbourne Herald Sun: Australia raises Burma aid to $25 million 2008-05-11

AUSTRALIA will boost its aid commitment to Burma to $25 million in the wake of cyclone Nargis, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says.

PerthNow: Perth ranked number four for shopping in Australia 2008-05-11

By Katherine Field, National Entertainment Writer PERTH has been ranked number four in a survey listing the best places to shop in Australia.

TheNewspaper.com: Australia: Toll Tunnel Achieves Junk Bond Status 2008-05-11

Sydney, Australia motorists faced with $4100 a year in toll charges refuse to use expensive toll tunnel. Tunnel bond rating downgraded to junk status.

Infolink Architecture & Building: Lara Elevated suite available from Imperial Ware Australia 2008-05-11

Lara Elevated suite from Imperial Ware Australia (formerly Bathroom & Kitchen Supplies) offers contemporary simplicity fused with water saving technology.

Ferret: Cast and forged gate valves from SCX Australia 2008-05-11

SCX Australia specialises in supplying a comprehensive range of valves such as cast and forged gate valves, globe and check valves, bellowed sealed gate ...

Ferret: Household accessories from SEBO Australia 2008-05-11

SEBO Australia supplies a wide range of household accessories which includes paper bag, clamps, tubes, curtain brush, nozzles, dusting brush, demo filter ...

Hindustan Times: Australia increases Myanmar aid to 23.5 million US dollars 2008-05-11

Aid groups in Myanmar say supplies are far short of the enormous need and that foreign experts were still barred from the country.

Radio New Zealand: Australia's govt considers Pacific workers 2008-05-11

Solomon Islands is expecting Canberra to have an answer by August on whether it will allow Pacific workers into Australia. Pacific nations have long called ...

The West Australian: Australia's aid $25m as Burma in turmoil 2008-05-11

Australia has given another $22 million for the victims of Cyclone Nargis but is warning of an impending calamity if help doesn't get to millions ...

Newstalk ZB: Australia plans tax restructuring 2008-05-11

Australia's government will set up a full review of the country's tax system when it hands down an inflation-fighting budget on Tuesday.

Xinhua: Australia to raise aid to Myanmar to $23.5 mln 2008-05-11

CANBERRA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said on Sunday Australia will raise its aid commitment to Myanmar to 25 milli ...

TVNZ: ACT: The arts end of Australia 2008-05-11

By Judy Skatssoon of AAP The heady smell of linseed oil and oil paint hits you the minute you enter the M16 Art Space, an exhibition and studio space ...

Trading Markets (press release): DJ Australia's Government To Review Tax System -Treasurer 2008-05-11

CANBERRA, May 10, 2008 (Dow Jones Commodities News Select via Comtex) -- -- Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan said Sunday the federal Labor government h ...

Shelby Star: SHS basketball player hopping to Australia 2008-05-11

But he's brushing that aside to take advantage of a rare opportunity. The Shelby High School junior received an invitation to do his favorite thing ...

Radio Australia: Australia's fertility rate still low 2008-05-11

The Australian Family Association says although more than 265-thousand babies were born in 2006, fertility rates are still too low.

Radio Australia: Australia to conduct a major review of its tax system 2008-05-11

The Federal Government will use Tuesday's budget to outline plans for a major review of Australia's taxation system. The 18-month review will look at all ...

Radio Australia: Solomon Islands urges Australia to adopt temporary visa scheme 2008-05-11

The Solomon Islands says Australia should adopt a temporary visa scheme for unskilled Pacific Islanders to do seasonal work in Australia.

Radio Australia: Australia: State Liberal and National Parties in Queensland unite 2008-05-11

Liberal and National Party bosses in Australia's eastern state of Queensland have pinned their hopes on a new, united party to end a decade of Labor rule ...

Surfline.com Surf News: Australia's Premier Female Surfing Series Commences On Gold Coast 2008-05-10

QUEENSLAND's flourishing female surfing scene continues to swell with a stacked field of the state's hottest surfers lighting up the waves of the Gold Coast ...

DailyIndia.com: Racial attacks on Indian students rising in Australia 2008-05-10

Melbourne, May 10: A body representing Indian students studying in Australia has expressed fears of a rise in racial attacks against them.

Radio Australia: Australia's defence force denies mistreating Afghan detainees 2008-05-10

The head of the Australian Defence Force says he ordered an investigation the moment allegations were made that Australian soldiers mistreated Afgh ...

PR-Inside.com News: National Australia Bank reports 25.8 percent rise in 1st half net ... 2008-05-09

© AP SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - National Australia Bank Ltd. said Friday its first half net profit rose 25.8 percent over the same period last year ...

International Herald Tribune: Australia to resume cattle exports to Egypt under conditions ... 2008-05-09

AP SYDNEY, Australia: Australia will resume live cattle exports to Egypt after a two-year halt due to alleged cruel treatment of the animals.

Melbourne Herald Sun: Australia's birth rate at 10 year high thanks to baby boom 2008-05-09

AUSTRALIA is in the middle of a new baby boom, with the nation's birth rate the highest in 10 years. Ahead of Mother's Day, the nation's statistician say ...

Bloomberg: National Australia Bank Profit Rises 26% on Lending (Update4) 2008-05-09

By Stuart Kelly May 9 (Bloomberg) -- National Australia Bank Ltd., the country's biggest by assets, said first-half profit rose 26 percent as it cut cost ...

Hindu: Australia won't release documents related to Haneef case 2008-05-09

Melbourne (PTI): Australian authorities have refused to release the documents related to the bungled case of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef who was wrongly ...

New Zealand Herald: Australia: Zircons are forever (+photos) 2008-05-09

By Paul Rush Digging for zircons at the 730 million-year-old Mud Tank field, above, is a hot, dusty and exhausting experience, but the area's sparkling ...

Reuters: PrimeAg says expands Australia farm land holdings 2008-05-09

SYDNEY, May 9 (Reuters) - Agricultural company PrimeAg Australia Ltd (PAG.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) said it has expanded its cropping lands in eastern ...

Reuters.uk: Tennis-Hewitt, Dellacqua to play for Australia at Hopman Cup 2008-05-09

BRISBANE, Australia, May 9 (Reuters) - Lleyton Hewitt and Casey Dellacqua will play for Australia at this year's Hopman Cup mixed tennis tournament in Perth ...

Reuters India: UPDATE 1-Australia cenbank pins hopes on demand slowdown 2008-05-09

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 9 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank on Friday raised its forecasts for inflation this year, but said a significant slowing ...

Reuters: UPDATE 1-Huaneng denies report on Australia power interest 2008-05-09

PERTH, May 9 (Reuters) - Huaneng Power (0902.HK: Quote, Profile, Research), China's largest independent power company, on Friday denied a media report ...

Radio Australia: Australia to help justice system access to disadvantaged in ETimor 2008-05-09

Australia has launched a program to help disadvantaged people in East Timor access the justice system. The program will provide $US26 million in funding ...

Los Angeles Times: Mischa Barton's 'dimples' cause ripples in Australia 2008-05-09

And she's speaking out about it. "Every woman has cellulite. I've never claimed to have a perfect body. I eat healthy, I work out. I feel very comfortable.

Lawfuel (press release): Australia/New Zealand Edition 2008-05-09

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Hindu: Protesters at Myanmar embassy in Australia accuse regime 2008-05-09

CANBERRA (AP): Police arrested three protesters when about 80 ethnic Myanmar people demonstrated outside the Myanmar Embassy in Australia's capital Friday ...

Radio Australia: US, Australia commemorate WW2 battle 2008-05-09

Americans and Australians have joined together at Darwin Harbour, in Australia's north, to commemorate the anniversary of a key battle that helped end ...

The West Australian: Hewitt, Dellacqua to team up for Australia 2008-05-09

Lleyton Hewitt and Casey Dellacqua will team up for Australia at this year"s Hopman Cup event in Perth, tournament organisers have announced.

Special Broadcasting Service: Australia"s flexible currency is helping shield it from the U ... 2008-05-09

Head of macroeconomics from Access Economics Chris Richardson has told SBS World News Australia that the government must implement a direct path ...

Trading Markets (press release): NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK SHARES SURGE 4 PCT ON STRONG H1 PROFIT 2008-05-09

r cent rise in underlying first-half profit despite a sharp rise in bad debts. The bank's bottom line net profit for the six months to March 31 rose 25.8 ...

JURIST: Australia military investigating Taliban detainee 'mistreatment ... 2008-05-09

[JURIST] The Australian Defence Force [official website] is investigating claims by four Taliban members detained following the death of an Australi ...