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Number of overweight Australian men increasing, alarming

Australian men are overweight, have a higher risk of cancer, prone to illicit drug use, injury, and smoking and have a shorter life expectancy that women but don't expect them to see a doctor about it, at least according to a recent study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Woolworth’s expansion plans hits land block

The retail giant's $1.4 billion plan to dominate its competitors in the home improvement market hit a giant block in limited land space in key sites. Bunnings, the leading hardware retail store and the one Woolworths is gunning for has already gobbled up land during the global economic crisis.

10 Reasons: Why You Should Upgrade to Apple’s New OSX Lion

Last week at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2011, technology giant Apple took the wraps off OS X Lion, saying it has 250 new features. Aside from the price tag set for this new OS – an electrifying $29 or $100 dollars less than the previous $129 Apple operating systems – here are 10 reasons why Apple fans should consider upgrading:
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Coalition pushes to scrap DEF ban

The Coalition will attempt to overturn the government's ban on exit fees in the Senate through a vote in the Senate.

REPEAT Rudi's View: Responses To Questions

(This story was originally published on June 8th, 2011. It has now been republished to make it available to non-paying members at FNArena and to readers elsewhere).

Markets: The Gloom To Continue

Judging by the market outlook commentaries over the weekend and last night, it's going to be a seventh negative week for global markets this week.

China 1: Exports Boom, Surplus Up

Once again markets have looked at China's monthly trade figures and fretted and fussed about a slowdown or a bust in 2013 (why?) or suggested that the economy is heading into no man's land.

The mirror test: Reflecting on what candidates see in you

When a prospective employment candidate looks at an organisation, what do they see? Employer brand and recruitment processes have a direct impact on the success of talent attraction and retention efforts.

Blackberry's 'iPad' version coming to Australia

Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) said it plans to start selling its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer in Australia and 15 other new markets in the next 30 days.

Part-time jobs on the rise, while full-time employment drops

There was a drop in the amount of full-time positions in Australia in May, which was offset by a rise in part-time roles, according to the latest employment figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Australian Stock Market Report 06/13/2011

The evil spell that was cast on the sharemarket over the past week and half has been lifted for the time being, with the ASX 200 index (XJO) rising 0.3 pct or 12.5 pts to 4562.1 while the broader All Ordinaries index (XAO) jumped 0.3 pct or 13.2 pts to 4634.9.

World Market Overview 06/13/2011

The Australian share market staged a modest relief rally on Friday on a positive Wall Street lead, with bargain hunters and short-sellers pushing resources higher.

Top 5 iPad alternatives

Apple's iPad is one of the fastest-selling devices in history. But just because most people bought iPad doesn't mean you should. There are now many iPad contenders in the market. Here are just five of them:

Global buyers wary to re-enter housing market

A new global survey suggests that home buyers around the world are poised to re-enter the housing market, but property market instability and worries about their personal finances are holding them back.

Experts: U.S. nuclear industry in bigger growth slump

Even as Germany, Japan, Switzerland and other nations move to abandon existing and planned nuclear reactors, the United States is on a path to see at best only a small handful of already planned, government-backed reactor projects proceed, a group of experts said today.

Affected cattle industry farmers to tap $5-M contringency fund

The Australian livestock industry may get a reprieve from the financial debacle posed by the six-month-cattle ban to Indonesia by tapping into the $5-million contingency fund of the Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), said Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig.

Liberty finalises DEF approach

Liberty Financial has followed other non-bank lenders in removing DEFs and changing its broker commission structure.

Tips to attract top tenants

The average weekly rent in Australia is $450; over a year that’s $23,400. But a good tenant goes beyond what they’re paying in rent. You also want someone that will take care of the property, respect the neighbours and rent long-term. Even though the national vacancy rate is a relatively tight 2.2% - good tenants can be hard to come by.

Gen Ys will lead housing revival: Salt

The Australian housing market has a bright future, and Gen Ys will be the ones to lead it there, a social demographer has claimed.

Nestlé's latest: Kit Kat Chunky3

Nestlé has launched a new addition to its Kit Kat range, the Kit Kat Chunky3, which features the brand's signature wafer, topped with three breakable chunks containing three separate textures - fudge, crisp and sauce.

E. Coli treatment languishes for lack of commercial interest

According to scientists at the University of Adelaide, a potential life-saving treatment for severe E. coli food poisoning outbreaks was pioneered more than a decade ago, but hasn't gone forward into clinical trials because of lack of commercial interest.

Higher Capex At Emeco Has Brokers Confident On Growth

- Emeco's earnings update slightly disappointing- Planned increase in capex an offsetting positive- Brokers sees value given expectations of solid earnings growthBy Chris ShawResource equipment hire group Emeco Holdings ((EHL)) plans to accelerate growth in FY12, management yesterday announcing...

Australian company directors personal data stolen

Some 66,000 Australian Institute of Company Directors members and clients had their information stolen after a computer was stolen with their personal information stored inside.

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