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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Aussies who served in Iraq get a parade

10:02 pm vinfo(clipid, title) Australia will pay tribute to the men and women who served in Iraq with a national parade in Canberra on Saturday. The parade will mark the end of Operation Catalyst, in which Australia contributed to the stabilisation and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Rudd to extend school chaplaincy to 2011

9:02 pm vinfo(clipid, title) The federal government will provide $42.8 million to extend the school chaplaincy program until December 2011. The announcement, to be made by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at the Australian Christian Lobby's annual conference
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

AMA Urges Safety And Common Sense In Schoolies Week, Australia

AMA Vice President, Dr Steve Hambleton, said today that Schoolies Week is a traditional celebration for students after a tough year, but it is also a time of high health risk for young people. Dr Hambleton, a Brisbane GP, said the focus has been on
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

Adelaide steal a draw with Gold Coast

An injury-time strike from Matthew Leckie earned Adelaide United a 1-1 draw with 10-man Gold Coast United in Friday's A-League clash at Hindmarsh Stadium. Leckie's low drive from 20 metres in the 93rd minute saved Adelaide's blushes after dominating for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

Australian Toddler Attacked By Wallaby

A two-year-old Australian girl was attacked by a wallaby and suffered minor injuries, her mother said. The child, Susan Hutchins, and her mother, Tamar, were on their White Rock rental property feeding their horses when the smaller relative of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

Chile miners threaten action against BHP mines

leading Chilean mine union threatened to halt output at mines owned by BHP Billiton Ltd in solidarity with strikers at its Spence deposit, fanning supply disruption fears in the top copper producer. Such a move by the mining federation, which comprises
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Viterra CEO sees strong Canada, Australia harvests

(In U.S. dollars unless noted) WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A solid Canadian crop and 'terrific' harvest in Australia put Viterra (VT.TO) in a strong grain-handling position, Chief Executive Mayo Schmidt said on Friday. Cool wet weather at
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Goldman CSR campaign a step toward mending reputation

Goldman Sachs' announcement this week that it will spend $500 million to support small businesses is a massive CSR campaign, one that comes as the financial firm wades through a negative media storm.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Australian ministers criticised over Oceanic Viking detentions

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has repeatedly pledged his government won't imprison women and children asylum seekers, distancing himself from the approach of his predecessor, John Howard, but his ministers are having to defend their position,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Australian charity says more needs to be done to protect world's child

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the children's charity ChildFund Australia has produced a short film on children's rights. Presenter: Sen Lam Speaker: Nigel Spence, chief executive, ChildFund Australia
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Rural Australia runs short of governesses

Outback Australia's shortage of skilled workers is well known, but few may know that one of the professions in demand in regional communities is that of the governess. Families on remote stations rely on live-in teachers to educate their children.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Rudd may call election over carbon trading programme

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, whose government was elected in 2007 on a pro-green platform, may call an early election if Parliament fails to pass his carbon trading programme next week, according to a senior minister. The government is currently
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Media Releases: Azul Systems Partners with GreenHat Consulting to Deliver Vega™ Technology to Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific Region

GreenHat Consulting Appointed Distributor of Azul Compute Appliances for Asia Pacific Azul Systems, the award-winning leader of enterprise server appliances for business-critical Java™ applications and GreenHat Consulting, an industry leading
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT

âKaizenâ- a big part of Kubota Tractor Australia

With an ever changing climate, and higher stakes in the farming industry than ever before, Australian farmers can not afford down time due to machinery maintenance requirements. That’s why Kubota Tractor Australia (KTA) is focused on leading the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Pharmacy Graduate Of The Year Announced, Australia

A Griffith University Masters of Pharmacy graduate has been announced as this year's PSA Qld Branch Pharmacy Graduate of the Year at a ceremony in Brisbane tonight. Lisa Goldsmith was presented the award by Branch President Dr Lisa Nissen during the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

QLD Pharmacy's Top Award Goes To Professor Beverley Glass, Australia

Queensland pharmacy's most prestigious award, the Bowl of Hygeia Award, was presented to Professor Beverley Glass, Chair of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Molecular Sciences, James Cook University. The award recognises pharmacists who have
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

PSA Reconfirms Commitment To Government's Health Reforms, Australia

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed comments by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, emphasising the role pharmacy can play in the Government's health-care reform agenda. Ms Roxon said at the Pharmacy Guild dinner in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Moro production to move to Australia

The Moro bar Cadbury's best-selling chocolate bar in New Zealand is set to be made in Australia, along with other popular Kiwi treats including Perky Nana, Crunchie, Jet Planes and Eskimos. However, New Zealand will become a specialist centre for boxed
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Sydney proves a doodle's dandy

Sydney Opera House. Photo / Mark Mitchell Let us not imagine that great architecture is easy. The Sydney Opera House, while being labelled the eighth wonder of the modern world, was 16 years in the building, ran many years behind schedule and seven times
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Rio Tinto Gets $741 Million In Connection With Cloud Peak Energy IPO

Cloud Peak Energy Inc's initial public this includes proceeds of at least $434 million from the sale of part of Rio Tinto's interest in Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC (CPER) in connection with Cloud Peak Energy Inc's initial public offering of common
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Chile's Cerro Colorado Workers And BHP Ink Early Wage ...

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:00 GMT

Up to 100 fires burning across NSW

Firefighters continue to battle up to 100 fires burning across NSW as a large swath of the state wakes to a day of total fire bans. Record-breaking hot temperatures, storms and wild winds on Friday sparked and fuelled a series of bushfires, mostly in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

'Chemofog' Takes Toll On Cancer Patients, Australia

A condition that affects the memory and concentration of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy is sustained in a subgroup of patients, compromising their ability to function and long-term quality of life, according to research presented on wednesday at
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

ANZ to sell custodian services business to JP Morgan

Business Financial Newswire - Australia & New Zealand Banking Group has agreed to sell its custodian services business in Australia and New Zealand to JP Morgan. ANZ group managing director, institutional, Shayne Elliott said: 'Custodian services is
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Low PE Dodge & Cox Stocks: News Corp., Unum Group, Eli Lilly and Company, Pfizer Inc, The Chubb Corp., Sanofi-Aventis

When I was of , I stump on a small detail of the company’s funds. Take the flagship Stock Fund for example, as of September 30, 2009, the fund’s 83 stocks have an average forward Price-to-Earning ratio of 13.2, that is compared to S&P 500’s 21.4.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT

Naughty puppets of Avenue Q arrive in Perth

Capricorn: The Moon creates some good vibes for you today (it's in your sign). You should feel assertive (in a good way) this morning and feel capable of getting the results you want from what you choose to do. A nice harmonious morning for any family
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:00 GMT

Meares heads Aussie night at World Cup

Olympic silver medallist Anna Meares headlined a winning night for Australia with victory over her Chinese rival Guo Shuang in the women's sprint at the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:00 GMT

UPDATE: Any AXA Deal May Need Foreign Investment OK - Australia Min

CANBERRA -(Dow Jones)- Australian wealth manager AMP Ltd. (AMP.AU) and French insurer axa SA's (axa) A$12 billion takeover proposal for axa Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. (axa. AU) faces another potential hurdle even if the pair can win over axa Asia
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT

Australia May Call Early Poll If Carbon Plan Fails - Minister

CANBERRA -(Dow Jones)- A senior Australian government minister said Friday that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd could call an early election if Parliament fails to pass his carbon trading program. The government is negotiating possible changes to the program
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:00 GMT

BRIEF-Rio Tinto sees proceeds of at least $741m from Cloud Peak IPO

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:00 GMT