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Australian food safety conference

Just 4 weeks to go to the 3rd Australian Food Safety Conference7-9 September 2010 MelbourneFood is something that impacts  on the life of everyone. As Australia's largest manufacturing industry and major export contributor, the food and beverage sector is also vital to the economy.There are just 4...

Food Science and Technology Award Winners

The 43rd Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Convention was held last week with a number of awards being presented to worthy winners. Most notably were the AIFST Food Industry Innovation Award, President's Award, Bruce Chandler Book Prize and Jack Kefford Award.Preshafood Ltd has won...
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Health Insurers In New Zealand Report Higher Claims

In spite of the fact that there has been adverse economic conditions, New Zealand’s health insurers say there has only been a slight drop in the number of people covered by health insurance, whilst continuing to report high levels of claim costs.New Zealand’s health insurers paid approximately N...

Australian Business Leaders Increasingly Less Confident

Australian business leaders are less optimistic about the country being able to meet the challenge of an ageing population and in particular superannuation according to the results of a survey.The survey results suggest that less than half of all business leaders were less confident, and that only 4...

Table of Plenty Dukkahs

Table of Plenty's delicious dukkah range is just the thing to spice up your menu and impress your dinner guests - offering a taste of the exotic with the greatest of ease.Kate Weiss, founder of Table of Plenty, discovered dukkah whilst living in the Middle East and decided to begin producing her ow...

Aston Resources price slash to increase interest

Nathan Tinkler's initial public offering for Australian developer of coal projects Aston Resources has been lowered by about 25 per cent to secure investor interest and a stock exchange listing.

Mining boss not voting Gillard

Atlas Iron Ltd (ASX:AGO) chief executive David Flanagan said he would not vote for Julia Gillard, whom he labeled a "tax queen" given the government's plan to impose the revised levy.

Australian Stock Market Report - Closing

Despite a negative start, the Australian share market managed to just scrape into positive territory, ending the trading week on a positive note. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) gained 1.4pts to 4586.3. The market rose 1.8pct over the week.

Programmed eyes growth opportunities

Programmed Maintenance Services Ltd (ASX:PRG), a provider of staffing, maintenance and project services, says it forecasts offshore oil and gas opportunities to improve its second half, after earlier predicting a moderate increase in annual profit.

Financials pull down share market

The Australian share market was lower in early afternoon trading, dragged down by subdued financial stocks after a flat close on offshore markets overnight.

Boral completes retail bookbuild

Building products firm Boral Ltd (ASX:BLD) announced today the completion of the retail component of its accelerated renounceable entitlement offer.

Rates pause may extend

The Reserve Bank of Australia's quarterly monetary policy statement released today suggests the current pause in interest rate rises could be prolonged.

Rio Tinto Interim Lifts Broker Expectations

Rio Tinto delivered a better than expected interim result and along with increasing earnings estimates brokers are viewing favourably the company's return to a focus on growth.

Court dismisses Rio Tinto Pilbara case

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has welcomed the Federal Court's move to dismiss a case to a non-union workplace agreement affecting its iron ore operations, while the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) said it was considering a High Court appeal.

Fortescue deal boosts Downer EDI

Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) saw its shares rise upon finalising a $3 billion contract with Australian miner Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG).

Construction down in July

Australia's construction sector dived in July, with firms in the commercial and engineering sectors reporting particularly difficult conditions, according to data released today.

IG Markets Morning Prices

Overnight, US markets fell marginally after an unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims and sluggish retail sales data.

Australian Stock Market Report

New claims for unemployment insurance in the US rose by 19,000 last week to 479,000, ahead of expectations for a result near 455,000.

World Market Overview

U.S. stocks fell slightly Thursday as investors traded cautiously ahead of the government's nonfarm payrolls report due Friday morning.

Daily Forex Commentary 6/8/2010

Demand for higher yielding assets dampened on concern China's bank stress tests will reveal losses, softening the Australian Dollar during Asia.

Lipton sales up after going green

Australia's leading tea brand Lipton Quality Black have grown at a rate faster than the market since its maker Unilever decided to procure tea from sustainable plantations.

Profits: Rio Back To Boom Time

Rio Tinto has well and truly recovered from its self-inflicted near death experience in 2008-09 that saw it almost fall ...

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