Homeowners expecting rates pause Economists doubt pause will last many months. 31 May 2010 8:11 PM Read more on Business Spectator … [Read more...] about Homeowners expecting rates pause
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Vienna comes first, KL moves up a spot in Quality of Living survey
Vienna comes first, KL moves up a spot in Quality of Living survey European cities dominated the Mercer 2010 Quality of Living Survey with Vienna taking first place for the second year running, followed by Zurich and Geneva at No 2 and No 3 respectively. In Asia, Singapore is the top-scoring city at No 28, followed by Tokyo at No 40. Read more on The Edge … [Read more...] about Vienna comes first, KL moves up a spot in Quality of Living survey
BREAKFAST DEALS: NAB’s extended options
BREAKFAST DEALS: NAB's extended options An exclusivity agreement between NAB and AXA Asia Pacific is expected to be extended this week. Elsewhere, Foxtel isn't expecting Telstra to sell its 50 per cent stake any time soon. 31 May 2010 8:13 AM Read more on Business Spectator … [Read more...] about BREAKFAST DEALS: NAB’s extended options
Lowy sets his sights on an Oz World Cup
Lowy sets his sights on an Oz World Cup It has been a busy week for Frank Lowy, Australia's newly crowned richest man, who opened the doors to his cancer research centre this week. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald … [Read more...] about Lowy sets his sights on an Oz World Cup
Shane Smeltz’s sizzling shot boosts confidence
Shane Smeltz's sizzling shot boosts confidence Super striker Shane Smeltz says the All Whites' ''fantastic'' 1-0 win over Serbia will give them great confidence for their World Cup opener against Slovakia on June 15. Read more on Stuff … [Read more...] about Shane Smeltz’s sizzling shot boosts confidence
Nice weather on tap for Memorial Day weekend
Nice weather on tap for Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day weekend will feature partly cloudy skies, pleasant temperatures and rough surf, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. “We’re going to be getting into a typical summertime pattern; nice, partly cloudy mornings followed by chances of afternoon thunderstorms. Read more on Florida Today … [Read more...] about Nice weather on tap for Memorial Day weekend
Roosters answer challenge
Roosters answer challenge North Ballarat answers every Sandringham challenge to win by 13 points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Roosters answer challenge
Schools key to winning the battle of the bulge
Schools key to winning the battle of the bulge A PROGRAM in which school students spend almost four hours a week learning about nutrition and food preparation could be the key to shattering Australia's obesity epidemic, dietitians have been told. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald … [Read more...] about Schools key to winning the battle of the bulge
Propel Technology: The World’s Most Realistic Motion Simulators to Help Automotive, Motorsport and Industrial Vehicle …
Propel Technology: The World's Most Realistic Motion Simulators to Help Automotive, Motorsport and Industrial Vehicle ... MELBOURNE----Cruden B.V. – the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of interactive motion-based racing simulators – has set up a new Australia office to help Asia Pacific’s automotive, motorsport, defence, mining and civil engineering markets exploit … [Read more...] about Propel Technology: The World’s Most Realistic Motion Simulators to Help Automotive, Motorsport and Industrial Vehicle …
Curtain rises on Everett’s debut as film festival host
Curtain rises on Everett's debut as film festival host EVERETT — The red carpet was rolled out in Everett on Thursday night for a bit of Hollywood glamour. The Seattle International Film Festival presented the West Coast premiere of “Mao's Last Dancer” to a near-capacity audience at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Read more on Everett Herald … [Read more...] about Curtain rises on Everett’s debut as film festival host
Cleaning up the Valley
Cleaning up the Valley Brisbane's entertainment precinct Fortitude Valley is getting a clean up to help attract locals back to the area during the day, rather than just to the clubs at night. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation … [Read more...] about Cleaning up the Valley
HIGGINS TO RETURN WITH EXETER
HIGGINS TO RETURN WITH EXETER Andrew Higgins will return to professional rugby with Exeter next season after serving a nine-month ban following the Bath drug tests saga. Read more on Sporting Life … [Read more...] about HIGGINS TO RETURN WITH EXETER
‘I want to hold my girls’
'I want to hold my girls' THE mother of separated twins Trishna and Krishna says she yearns to meet the girls again, however briefly. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about ‘I want to hold my girls’
Vic students give iPad the thumbs up
Vic students give iPad the thumbs up Students at the Victorian College of the Arts have given the Apple iPad the thumbs up after being among the first in Australia to get the device. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Vic students give iPad the thumbs up
Crows backflip gives Edwards farewell
Crows backflip gives Edwards farewell Adelaide have done a backflip and granted retiring veteran Tyson Edwards a farewell AFL match. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Crows backflip gives Edwards farewell
Western Bulldogs’ fight similar to GWS scenario
Western Bulldogs' fight similar to GWS scenario A ground-breaking report into the long-term future of the Western Bulldogs has revealed that the club which faced extinction two decades ago looms as crucial to the AFL as the 18th team in Greater Western Sydney. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Western Bulldogs’ fight similar to GWS scenario
Infant survives being hit by train
Infant survives being hit by train THE second infant to survive being hit by a train in Melbourne in seven months has been described as a "miracle baby" by paramedics. Read more on Adelaide Now … [Read more...] about Infant survives being hit by train
Oil Drops After Bigger-Than-Forecast Increase in Crude Supplies
Oil Drops After Bigger-Than-Forecast Increase in Crude Supplies May 27 (Bloomberg) -- Oil declined in New York after a government report showed a bigger-than-forecast increase in crude inventories in the U.S., the biggest energy consumer. Read more on Bloomberg … [Read more...] about Oil Drops After Bigger-Than-Forecast Increase in Crude Supplies
Nick Cave Brings Grinderman Back
Nick Cave Brings Grinderman Back Grinderman, the band featuring Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos, will release a second album in September. ‘Grinderman 2’ comes two years after the first Grinderman album gave Cave fans a new “garage rock’ flavor for the Melbourne singer / songwriter. Read more on Undercover … [Read more...] about Nick Cave Brings Grinderman Back
Hamilton charged over Melbourne street stunt
Hamilton charged over Melbourne street stunt MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former world champion Lewis Hamilton has been charged with 'intentional loss of control of a motor vehicle' after performing a stunt in his Mercedes road car on a public street at the Australian Grand Prix in March. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News … [Read more...] about Hamilton charged over Melbourne street stunt
WSU signs hoops player from Australia
WSU signs hoops player from Australia PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State has signed a basketball player from Australia. Dexter Kernich (Ker-nik)-Drew of Melbourne will join the men's basketball team for the upcoming season. Read more on NorthWest Cable News … [Read more...] about WSU signs hoops player from Australia
Scott plans to cut niggle
Scott plans to cut niggle North Melbourne defender Scott Thompson will modify his niggling game style to help win back respect. Read more on FOXSPORTS.com.au … [Read more...] about Scott plans to cut niggle
Newcastle Weekly Exports Drop; Ship Queue Lengthens (Update1)
Newcastle Weekly Exports Drop; Ship Queue Lengthens (Update1) May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Coal shipments from Australia’s Newcastle port, the world’s biggest export harbor for the fuel used in power stations, fell by 31 percent last week while the number of vessels waiting to load increased. Read more on Bloomberg … [Read more...] about Newcastle Weekly Exports Drop; Ship Queue Lengthens (Update1)
NAB struggles in popularity stakes: analysis
NAB struggles in popularity stakes: analysis Lender found least popular of big four despite business banking pitch. 26 May 2010 6:41 AM Read more on Business Spectator … [Read more...] about NAB struggles in popularity stakes: analysis
All Whites 1-0 up, Socceroos receive 3 yellow cards
All Whites 1-0 up, Socceroos receive 3 yellow cards The All Whites have taken a shock early lead in the pre-World Cup friendly match against the Socceroos in Melbourne. Read more on 3news … [Read more...] about All Whites 1-0 up, Socceroos receive 3 yellow cards
CP2 Fails to Scuttle Transurban Share Sale After Bid Rejection
CP2 Fails to Scuttle Transurban Share Sale After Bid Rejection CP2 Ltd. failed in an initial bid to scuttle a share sale by Transurban Group following the toll-road operator’s rejection of a joint offer by the asset management firm and two Canadian pension funds. Read more on BusinessWeek … [Read more...] about CP2 Fails to Scuttle Transurban Share Sale After Bid Rejection
Oil Drops Below $70 on Concern European Debt Crisis May Persist
Oil Drops Below $70 on Concern European Debt Crisis May Persist May 25 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil declined, falling below $70 a barrel in New York, after the seizure of a Spanish bank fueled concern the fallout from Europe’s debt crisis isn’t over. Read more on Bloomberg … [Read more...] about Oil Drops Below $70 on Concern European Debt Crisis May Persist
Ex-Tiger Dmitri Young rebuilding his life
Ex-Tiger Dmitri Young rebuilding his life It's tempting to start where the rebirth began, and that is crucial to this story. You could argue that without those 5 a.m. runs in Melbourne, Fla., in the winter of 2007, Dmitri Young might not be back in Michigan at the moment trying to teach minor league kids to do the things he didn't always do himself. Read more on Detroit … [Read more...] about Ex-Tiger Dmitri Young rebuilding his life
The long road back from Melbourne agony takes Andy Murray to French clay
The long road back from Melbourne agony takes Andy Murray to French clay SLOWLY BUT surely, bit by bit, Andy Murray is coming back to life. Read more on The Scotsman: Sport … [Read more...] about The long road back from Melbourne agony takes Andy Murray to French clay
Securency May Have Used Bribes, Sex to Win Contracts, Age Says
Securency May Have Used Bribes, Sex to Win Contracts, Age Says May 24 (Bloomberg) -- Securency International Pty, a banknote-material maker part-owned by the Reserve Bank of Australia, was willing to supply prostitutes and bribe overseas central bank officials to win supply contracts, the Age newspaper reported , citing statements by a former Securency employee who is a … [Read more...] about Securency May Have Used Bribes, Sex to Win Contracts, Age Says