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UBS Asset Buys Foreign Bank Bonds in Australia on Yield Gap `Compensation' Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:29PMBonds sold in Australia by offshore banks are a buy as yields beat those on notes from domestic lenders, according to UBS Global Asset Management Australia Ltd.
Pakistan row 'sullying' cricket - Flower Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:23PMEngland coach Andy Flower said on Wednesday the ongoing spot fixing row involving Pakistan had led to the "sullying of cricket's name and reputation".
Former FDIC Chairman William Isaac Offers Insight into Financial Regulation and the Crisis on New Website Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:10PMHOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former FDIC Chairman William Isaac has established himself as a go-to source of common-sense advice and commentary in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. His new book, Senseless Panic: How Washington Failed America has garnered praise from names as diverse as Paul Volcker, Lawrence Kudlow, Ralph Nader, and Steve Forbes. Now, a new Web site, www ...
Dagg, Vito, Cruden handed All Blacks starting spots Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:05PMThe babes have been called to arms. Between them they have 15 test caps and just three starts, but on Saturday night Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg and Victor Vito finally get the chance to show they're grown-up All Blacks.
Business › Toyota Australia recalls 116,500 faulty vehicles Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:02PMToyota Australia recalled 116,507 four-wheel-drive vehicles on Wednesday over concerns that faulty support brackets could give way under difficult driving conditions. There have been 19…
Former FDIC Chairman William Isaac Offers Insight into Financial Regulation and the Crisis on New Website Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:00PMHOBOKEN, N.J.----Former FDIC Chairman William Isaac has established himself as a go-to source of common-sense advice and commentary in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. His new book, Senseless Panic: How Washington Failed America has garnered praise from names as diverse as Paul Volcker, Lawrence Kudlow, Ralph Nader, and Steve Forbes.
Bishop a person who loved church Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:55PMTHE seventh Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, Patrick Dougherty, was laid to rest with ceremony and humility yesterday from St Michael and John’s Cathedral.
Broadband deal a win for regions Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:55PMA FORMER Telstra regional general manager says the broadband deal brokered by independents Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor is a win for regional Australia.
Pakistan cricket chief met by boos in Lahore Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:47PMPakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt was met by a hostile reception on his return to Lahore on Wednesday in his first public appearance since three Pakistan players were accused of spot-fixing.
Metallica Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:38PMIn what's pretty much an '80s metal fan's dream, the "big four" thrash metal bands — Metallica , Megadeth , Slayer and Anthrax — will all play shows together for the first time this summer.
You're invited to the G-G's place Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:32PMYOU'RE invited to inspect two of the nation's most famous houses on Sunday.
Staff levels at unis blamed for drop in world rankings Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:20PMMOST of Australia's universities have lost ground in world rankings, putting pressure on them to improve their ratios of staff to students to remain internationally competitive.
NZ chasing perfection Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:15PMAll Blacks captain Richie McCaw has urged his team-mates not to tarnish their perfect season with a poor showing against a rejuvenated Wallabies side in Sydney on Saturday night.
Running to the biggest loser Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:11PMPeter Hartcher: Independents crowned Gillard because of her weakness, as well as her strengths.
ANZ, BHP, CFS, GPT, Mirabela, Stockland, Woodside: Australia Stock Preview Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:59PMThe following is a list of companies whose shares may rise or fall in Australia. This preview includes news announced after markets closed yesterday. All prices are from yesteday’s close unless otherwise stated.
Australia's Cape Lambert sues China Metallurgical Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:48PMSYDNEY, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Australian iron ore prospector Cape Lambert Resources is suing Metallurgical Corp of China <601688> <1618.HK> to recover A$80 million ($73 million) it says is owing from the sale of the Cape Lambert iron ore project in Australia.
Expo 2017 push for Sydney Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:47PMTHE NSW government is being urged to bid for the 2017 International Expo to help drive development and enhance Sydney's reputation on the global stage.
Miss Universe on charity trail Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:47PMMISS Universe Australia Jesinta Campbell has put her tiara where her mouth is and wasted no time keeping her promise of using her new found fame to help charities.
Holman stars in Socceroos win Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:42PMBRETT Holman reinforced his status as one of the Socceroos' big guns with a decisive display in Australia's 2-1 friendly win over Poland.
Expo 2017 push for Sydney Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:40PMTHE 2017 International Expo could be coming to Sydney, with the NSW government being urged to name Glebe Island as a possible location.
Mortgage sales jump 11% in August Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:09AMMortgage sales jumped 11 per cent in August as homebuyer confidence strengthened and mortgage delinquencies stabilised.
Flight test: United Airlines business class Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:08AMA comfortable, lie-flat bed at a cheaper rate than other carriers on the US-Australia route.
Election drives radio revenues to 17% increase Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:06AMRadio’s advertising bounceback has continued with the election helping fuel a revenue increase of 17% for August, compared to the same month last year. According to Commercial Radio Australia, metropolitan radio revenue for the month was $59.16 m, with growth in every market. It included: Brisbane $9.7 m +25.41%; Perth $7.92 m +24.36%; Sydney $18.3 m +14.85%; Melbourne $17.74 [...]
'Crocodile Dundee' to return to U.S. amid tax fray Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:06AMSYDNEY Actor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movie trilogy, has been cleared to return home to the United States after he was barred last month from leaving Australia because of a disputed tax bill, his lawyer said toiday.
Pink Wins Best International Concert, Beating Beyonce Knowles Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:03AMIn addition, Pink also pushes aside AC/DC and George Michael to take home the top honor at the Sydney Opera House gala.
Windsor backs Labor Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:03AMMEMBER for New England Tony Windsor and Member for Lyne Rob Oakeshott have said they would back the Labor Party as a Minority Government.
Close election salves Australia's conservatives - Feature Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:57AMSydney - Former prime minister John Howard was thrown out at the 2007 parliamentary election because Australians thought it was time to give the other side a go after almost 12 years of conservative rule.
Gillard to remain Prime Minister Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:57AMJULIA Gillard reveals the deals struck to win the independent MPs' support to return to power.
The decision: It's Julia Gillard Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:57AMJULIA Gillard has survived as prime minister, as two of the three Independents back Labor.
INSTANT VIEW 5-Australian PM Gillard retains power Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:56AMAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard clung onto power on Tuesday, securing support from independent lawmakers to form a minority government after her Labor Party lost its majority at elections last month. Julia Gillard - Australian Labor Party - Minority government - Prime Minister of Australia - Labor Party
Sand transformed into art at Begonia Festival's sand castle contest Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:28AMCAPITOLA -- Coastal fog created comfortable conditions for sand sculpting at the annual Capitola Begonia Festival contest Saturday morning, drawing serious sculptors from across the state and the globe.
Star mare named best in the nation Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:11AMTYPHOON TRACY last night capped off a season to remember for Caulfield trainer Peter Moody when she was crowned Australia's champion racehorse.
Low-flying Jets fight good fight but future may hinge on FFA meeting Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:10AMTHEY might not be getting paid but the Newcastle Jets showed yesterday that they won't throw in the towel, taking a scoreless draw against high-flying Brisbane Roar.
Fainga'a banned for dangerous tackle Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:09AMAustralia hooker Saia Fainga'a was banned for two weeks Sunday after a spear tackle on South Africa lock Flip van der Merwe during a Tri-Nations Test in Bloemfontein the previous evening.
Pedestrian death rise blamed on iPods Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:06AMDEATH by iPod is being blamed as a contributing factor to the 25 per cent rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities in NSW.
Preacher's call for beheading condemned by Muslim leaders Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:05AMA CONTROVERSIAL Australian Muslim preacher, Feiz Mohammad, has refused to comment on reports he called for the beheading of the Dutch anti-Islamic politician Geert Wilders, as Muslim leaders in Sydney condemned his comments.
Fainga'a banned for dangerous tackle Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:46AMAustralia hooker Saia Fainga'a was banned for two weeks after a dangerous tackle on Springbok Flip van der Merwe.
Paul Hogan finally flies out after tax fight Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:41AMACTOR leaves Sydney sporting signature grin and with no hard feelings for land Down Under.
Betting market deal with Channel Nine 'a part of business': Taylor Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:38AMSydney, Sep 5: Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has defended the practice of advertising fluctuations in the betting market during Channel Nine broadcasts as "business".
Executive MBA students help the hungry Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:30PMParticipants of the University of Sydney's innovative Global Executive MBA (EMBA) program have tackled the enormous issue of feeding millions of hungry Australians in a project for not-for-profit agency, Foodbank New South Wales.
Dogs, words and rescuing kids from traffickers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:29PMHi, I’ve been off at a big UN Conference in Melbourne this week, some highlights of which I’ll bring to you next week on the Bite. So this week’s Bite is a repeat program. You’ll hear about an educational DVD helping people in indigenous communities to keep their dogs healthy and happy. Linguist Kate [...]
Australia to hit “peak labour” in 2011 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:28PMManaging organisational risks related to changing demographics, particularly around aging, will soon become a major focus of management, according to social researcher and futurist, Mark McCrindle.
Man who bit parking ranger admits steroid use Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:27PMA Sydney court has heard a man who attacked two parking rangers in six months has a history of steriod use and major depression.
Concentration is Grant's one condition Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:26PMYoung gun Rhyan Grant says concentration will be key when Sydney FC set out to avoid their worst ever start to an A-League season against Adelaide.
NZ tycoon unwraps packaging ambitions with US deal Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:23PMThe reclusive New Zealand billionaire buying the U.S. maker of Hefty brand trash bags to create the world's second-biggest packaging business started out as a tow truck driver and bounced back from the brink of bankruptcy more than a decade ago to become his country's richest person.
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Molly Ranson Chronicles August: Osage County 's Sydney Adventure Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:14PMThe Weston Family of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County is enjoying a reunion of sorts, as most of the original cast members have returned to reprise their roles in the play's Australian staging for the Sydney Theatre Company. We've got exclusive shots.
O'Farrell will not name internet audit MP Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:12PMThe New South Wales Opposition leader Barry O'Farrell has refused to name the Nationals MP among those implicated by a parliamentary internet audit.
Facebook stalker continues to harass 12-year-old girl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:14PMThis dramatic tale of a Facebook stalker hacking and harassing young girls on Facebook speaks to a couple of issues regularly faced in this brave new world of social media — the dangers awaiting children online and Facebook's oft-complained-about lack of customer service. Facebook - Social media - Business - Marketing and Advertising - Internet Marketing
Alleged spot-fixers stood down as claims continue Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:10PMTHE three Pakistan cricketers accused of spot-fixing have been rubbed out for the remainder of the England tour. Captain Salman Butt and pace bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif will play no further part in the series, which includes two Twenty20 and five one-day matches.
Column - Give Melbourne’s Greens voters exactly what they want Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:55PMGREENS voters need a short, sharp lesson - and it may as well start with the electorate of Melbourne. You see, Greens voters…