Australia - Business

The ACT government plans to encourage competition among supermarkets by making it easier for independent operators to set up in new and redeveloped shopping centres.

ACT to Help Independent Supermarkets

Oct 7, 2009, 12:00 am

The ACT government plans to encourage competition among supermarkets by making it easier for independent operators to set up in new and redeveloped shopping centres.

“Australian First Families of Wine” (AFFW), was launched Tuesday September 1 at the Sydney Opera House by Tony Burke.

Iconic Winemaking Families Take a Stand for Quality Australian Wines

Oct 6, 2009, 3:00 pm

“Australian First Families of Wine” (AFFW), was launched Tuesday September 1 at the Sydney Opera House by Tony Burke.

RBA governor Glenn Stevens is clearly confident that the

'Emergency' Low-Rates Era Declared Over

Oct 5, 2009, 8:00 pm

RBA governor Glenn Stevens is clearly confident that the "emergency" is over.

Holden wants to break into the lucrative US market for police patrol vehicles (PPVs) with a long wheelbase car.

Holden to Bid for American Police Car Sales

Oct 5, 2009, 4:00 am

Holden wants to break into the lucrative US market for police patrol vehicles (PPVs) with a long wheelbase car.

The Queensland Government and Ausra Inc have submitted joint application to add a solar plant to an existing coal plant.

Funds Sought for Solar Project to Boost Coal Power Station

Oct 4, 2009, 8:00 am

The Queensland Government and Ausra Inc have submitted joint application to add a solar plant to an existing coal plant.

Telstra Offers Free Calls to Quake Zones

Oct 1, 2009, 8:00 am

Telstra customers will get free fixed line telephone calls to the natural disaster-hit regions of Indonesia and American Samoa to check on family and friends.

The government would continue to call for the expedition of his case, Trade Minister Simon Crean said.

Crean Says Stern Hu is in 'Good spirits'

Oct 1, 2009, 3:00 am

The government would continue to call for the expedition of his case, Trade Minister Simon Crean said.

The change of status to a Government Business Enterprise (GBE), announced in the May budget, will put Medibank Private on an equal footing with its major competitors.

Medibank Completes Conversion Into 'For-Profit' Enterprise

Sep 30, 2009, 5:00 pm

The change of status to a Government Business Enterprise (GBE), announced in the May budget, will put Medibank Private on an equal footing with its major competitors.