Article updated: Australian favourite retail giants, Woolworths and Wesfarmers ( Coles Supermarkets), are now listed in the world’s top 25 retail companies list. Top Australian Retailer in Global Rankings The report brought out by research agency Deloitte , identifies the “250 largest retailers by revenue globally” for the fiscal year 2010, lists Woolworths in […]
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What is a “Means Test” and how it affects your health insurance costs
Kevin Murphy is a freelance writer and former insurance industry professional. He spends most of his time in his native Australia, and he writes about Health Insurance for Frank Health Insurance. The Australian healthcare system changed forever on July 1st, 2012. To many, it was just another July day, but to others it significantly changed […]
Australian Business Newspapers and News reporting to focus on building online presence
As The NBN gets launched nationally Australians are getting better broadband speeds and more people now are changing the habits rapidly to check the Australian news online rather than picking up a print newspaper or magazine. The advance in technology with the help of new gadgets like Ipads, Netbooks and Smartphones have made news easily […]
Samantha Stosur takes US open cup
Samantha Stosur finished the US open in style beating the reigning American favourite Serena Williams. Stosur, 27, from the Australian state of Queensland beat Williams 6-2, 6-3 Sunday to become the first Australian woman in 31 years to win a major singles title. Aussies Claim another Sporting Victory Williams was the hot favourite to win […]
Australia Made proud by Cadel Evans Tour De France win
Cadel Evans is the first Australian to win the world’s toughest cycling race “ the tour de france”. Australian Cadel Evans wins Tour de France At 34 he’s also the oldest winner of the Tour in nearly 90 years and he had a word or two in his wining commentary for all his skeptics, […]
The lines are drawn with the nobel prize
Chinese pro-democracy activist, Liu Xiaobo, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize amid controversy between pro and anti-China supporters. For the first time since 1936, the Nobel peace prize could not be presented today either to its laureate or, as the prize rules require, to a close relative. “No medal or diploma will be presented today,” […]
Get the Australian 2010 Elections Guide free
((((( Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens ))))) Who are the main parties looking to win this election 1. Liberals – www.liberal.org.au 2. Labor – www.alp.org.au 3. Independent parties (Like : Greens, Christian Democratic Party, Australian SEX party ,Family first and Independent – parties may vary in your state and territory) . For a detailed […]
Potash Mining and Australia
Is potash the next big mining commodity in Australia ? Potash is a group of potassium minerals (oxides, chlorides, sulphates, nitrates and carbonates) used for fertilizer production with the most commonly extracted being potassium chloride salts deposited as sedimentary salt beds formed by the evaporation of ancient seas. BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s largest mining […]
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