Australian Dollar Outlook - 25 February 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is firmer today, rallying overnight as the appetite for riskier assets returned to the market.
Australia's Tony Abbott Urged to Stop Being a 'Baddie' and Accept More Refugees
Amnesty International has called on Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott to stop being a “baddie” and start becoming a “goodie.” The international human rights organisation said Australia’s refusal to accept more Syrian refugees reflects badly on the country’s reputation compared to other nations.
New Zealand Minimum Wage Now Set at $14.25 Per Hour, Still Insufficient
The minimum wage for New Zealand adult workers has been set at $14.25 per hour. It connotes an increase of 3.6 per cent of 50 cents over the previous $13.75. The new salary scheme will take effect on April 1.
Manus Island: Australia's Immigration Minister Scott Morrison Under Fire, Blames Labour's Past Policies
Following the death of an Iranian asylum seeker Reza Kevati in the Australia-run detention centre in Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, an investigation has been launched to determine the truth about the violent riots. Australian Immigration Minister Scott Morrison is in the hot seat for his admission that most of the riots in Manus Island happened inside the asylum seeker detention facility and not outside as previously claimed.
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Australian Dollar Outlook - 21 February 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar fell quickly after a disappointing flash manufacturing PMI number from China yesterday afternoon but has recovered to open the day around the .9000 level.
ABC’s Australian Story Features Transgender Friend of PM Tony Abbott
The PM will be introducing Cate McGregor, his college friend, who will be featured in ABC's Australian Story next week. Ms McGregor used to be Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm McGregor, an army officer and cricket expert whom Mr Abbott met during their student days.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 20 February 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar traded over .9000 again overnight before the release of the minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting which occurred late on Wednesday US time.
Canada Embassy in Kiev Shut Down, Barack Obama Warns Ukraine Govt. to Keep Military Out of Political Unrest
Canada closed the Kiev embassy while it threatened Ukraine that sanctions could be brought in against it.
Suspended Canadian Senator Patrick Brazeau Starts Working in Strip Club as Manager
Suspended Canadian senator Patrick Brazeau has got a new job. He is working in one of the strip clubs in Ottawa as a manager.
John Key Most Liked, Trusted Politician in New Zealand; Labour Trumps National in Poll as Best for Families
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has emerged the most liked and trusted politician in a recent poll. According to a Fairfax Media-Ipsos survey, 59.3 per cent of Kiwis say they like Mr Key, while 58.7 per cent say they trusted him.
China Gold Consumption Surpasses India For the First Time In 2013 – WGC
China has recently surpassed India as the world's top consumer of the safe haven yellow metal gold for the first time in 2013.
Save the Children Australia Calls for Lasting Difference in Syria
Save the Children Australia calls for unity for full and immediate humanitarian access inside Syria
North Korea A Heartless Murderer – UN Human Rights Commission
North Korea is a heartless murderer of the highest order, staging killings comparable to Adolf Hitler's Nazi-era regime, the UN's Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights said on Tuesday.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 19 Feb 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: Yesterday in Australia, the Minutes to the February Board Meeting provided few extra clues to recent public pronouncements by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Employment Minister Seeks Apology from Convicted MP Craig Thomson
Australian Employment Minister Eric Abetz sought an apology from convicted MP Craig Thomson for misleading Parliament and denying he misused the Health Services Union (HSU) credit card when he was still the union's national secretary.
Fukushima Radiation: Govt Launches Web Site Noting Safety of Fishes Around Plant
The fisheries organization at Fukushima Prefecture in February launched a Web site that will contain information concerning the radiation levels of fishes caught in waters surrounding the crippled nuclear power plant.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 18 February 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is slightly lower this morning following quiet range bound trade overnight.
Tour of ASEAN NATION: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Talks Plan for ASEAN Relations
Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop talks about plans that will fortify Australia’s relation to ASEAN nations
Despite 1.2% Uptick, New Zealand 4Q 2013 Retail Sales Still Below Expectations
Retail sales in New Zealand grew 1.2 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2013, but was still behind what economists expected.
IMF Concerned for Australia's Carbon Tax Repeal; Greg Hunt Defends Abbott's Direct Action Policy
Australia has been urged by International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Christine Lagarde to continue being the "pioneer" in the ongoing climate change debate. Ms Lagarde spoke ahead of the G20 meetings and acknowledged Australia's effort in being at the "forefront" of climate change issues.
Baby Dump Hatches for Unwanted, Abandoned Babies Growing in China
Despite being considered illegal in the country, China has nonetheless launched at least 25 baby dump hatches for unwanted and abandoned children nationwide. The scheme effectively encourages irresponsible parenting to a country with a population of 1.360 billion as of end 2013.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 17 February 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is higher as the prospect of a stable interest rate outlook helps investors shrug off last week's disappointing jobs figures.
Government Pays $4.3 Million for Facebook, Twitter and Blog Research
The Abbott government is paying $4.3 million for media positioning analysis.
Australian Carbon Tax Collection Hits $4.1B, Short by $1.2B of Expectation
The Australian government collected $4.1 billion carbon tax in 2012/13, $1.2 billion less than the original projection of $7.7 billion.
Australian Dollar Outlook - February 14, 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is lower following weak employment data.
New Zealand Bans Los Angeles Rap Collective Odd Future, ‘Threat to Public Order’
Declaring they pose a potential threat to national public order, the government of New Zealand has denied issuing visas and effectively barred Los Angeles rap collective Odd Future from coming into the country, jeopardising the group's supposed participation in the Rapture event at Western Springs in Auckland on Saturday night.
Is New Zealand PM John Key a Reptilian? (VIDEOS)
That question actually remains unanswered, not because New Zealand Prime Minister John Key was offended by the query if he is a reptilian alien who could change shapes, but because no evidence could be found to disprove the theory.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 13 February 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has once again maintained its firm tone overnight, pushing higher yesterday, as Chinese trade figures exceeded expectations.
Immigration Minister Scott Morrison Answers Pertinent Issues: Alleged Child-bride Case, Syrian Passport Cancellations and Torture Claims
Immigration Minister Scott Morrison shed light on pertinent issue of alleged child bride case, Syrian passport cancellations and torture claims
AFP Celebrates 11th Year of Safer Internet Day with New Partnership
As a celebration for the 11th year of Safer Internet Day, AFP partners with ThinkUKnow cyber safety program
Australian Dollar Outlook - February 12, 2014
Australia: The AUD reached its highest level since the 14th of January, following some good domestic data yesterday, while overnight, new Fed Chair Janet Yellen's first address to the House provided few surprises.
Defence Releases Sexual Violence in Conflict-Affected Environments Research
Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC) launched a research paper which shed light to sexual violence rampant in conflicted areas
Hillary Clinton Blames Her Failure as Wife for Husband’s Affair with Monica Lewinsky
Hillary Clinton blamed it on her failure as a wife.
New Zealand PM John Key Wants Japan's Official Apology on Whaling Breach
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key wants Japan to apologise for breaching the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The Shonan Maru No 2 entered New Zealand's EEZ while tailing one of the ships of anti-whaling organisation, Sea Shepherd.
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