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Canada, Australia & Thailand ranked best places for expats
Looking to work overseas? Head to Canada, Australia or Thailand, according to an annual global survey which found recession-hit Britain was one of the worst locations to live for expatriates.
Thailand fills gap in Australia's organic food supply
Organic products are the fastest growing food industry in the world, and in Australia demand is rapidly out stripping supply. The Australian organic industry says that while the local industry is expanding, it's being hampered by a lack of governm...
Australia unveils nation-building budget
(CNN) -- Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan unveiled the 2009-10 Commonwealth budget, the centerpiece of which invests $22 billion (US$16.8 billion) in national infrastructure, saying it was forged "in the worst of economic times."
Australia Budget Deficit Grows to Record on Recession
Australia faces record budget deficits until 2016 as it embarks on the biggest building program in its history, spending on roads, rail lines and high-speed Internet to blunt fallout from the global recession.
Qantas Airways Sharply Cuts Annual Profit Forecast
HONG KONG — The Australian airline Qantas Airways sharply cut its profit forecast Tuesday and announced cost-cutting measures, in the latest evidence of how the airline industry, particularly in Asia, is reeling amid crumbling passenger and cargo ...
Perth leads field in tight hotel market
FOR the second year running Perth has claimed first place in the annual Deloitte Hotel Occupancy Global Ranking index, cementing its position as the number one performer in worldwide hotel occupancy rates.
Perth Airport is best for on-time departures
Perth Airport, WA’s much-maligned international gateway, has shaken off its tardy reputation to post the highest percentage of on-time departures of any capital city.
Perth-Andover's 14th annual trade fair begins April 18
The 2009 version of the Perth-Andover Trade Fair will begin at the River Valley Civic Centre on Saturday morning, April 18, and run two days this year instead of the three days of previous years.
New measures to help Perth and Kinross survive recession
Economic partnership’s revised action plan includes greater use of apprenticeships and tourism support
MacMahon shares halted pending announcement
MacMahon Holdings Ltd. (MAH.AU) Tuesday requested its stock be suspended from quotation immediately, pending an announcement.
Perth’s hefty water charges flow to State
Perth residents being slugged with the highest water bills among the State capitals are helping to finance the biggest cash payout nationwide to the WA Government.
Perth plant appointment
FRANK Ross, who was for six years an Anglo Beef Processors commercial manager, has been appointed general manager of ABP’s plant in Perth.
Perth brothers tap direct into beauty market
THE barriers between entertainment and advertising are constantly dissolving, and two Perth brothers are treading the line with a TV channel for hair salons.
New Singapore Airlines A330-300 touches down in Perth
Singapore Airlines’ A330-300 aircraft arrived at Perth Airport for the first time today – bringing residents the latest technology available in the skies and demonstrating the Airline’s ongoing commitment to the West Australian community.
Profits up, satisfaction down at Perth Airport
Perth Airport is more profitable than ever, but domestic passengers say standards are slipping.
Australia Stocks: Alesco, Asciano, BHP Billiton, Rio, Woodside
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index dropped 1.4 percent to 3,622.90 as of 12:45 p.m. in Sydney, the biggest decline since March 6. The following are among the most active shares in the Australian market today. Stock symbols are in parentheses after comp...
Perth Web Design Company Rises Amidst Australian Slowdown
While the Australian economy has been reporting job losses and an economic slowdown, Perth web design firm GTP iCommerce, has experienced record sales for the march 2009 quarter and is desperately searching for the right people to fulfil on new co...
New boss for ABP Perth
Frank Ross has been announced as the new general manager of Anglo Beef Processor's leading Scottish processing plant in Perth.
Perth Amboy man delves into tax, travel services
It is exactly 6 o'clock at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and the Paradise Travel Agency only a few weeks before the April 15 tax deadline, and employees have been busy since the doors opened at 9 a.m.
Australian banks rake in billions before Government protections introduced
BANKS earned billions of dollars in fees and charges on customer accounts in the weeks leading up to the Federal Government's move to protect the sector from the global financial crisis.