Spirulina Significantly Aids Allergy Sufferers and Improves Exercise Performance
Spirulina is a blue-green algae which is commercially produced and widely marketed as a "superfood" and immune booster. It is also a rich source of natural, plant-based iron, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C, and an excellent source of plant protein, with up to 70% of its dry weight being protein.
Children's Medicines Coated with Brain-Damaging Aluminum
Aluminum Lake food coloring, used to heavily coat liquid medicines for children, contains dangerous amounts of aluminum and harmful synthetic petrochemicals.
Resources: Chevron Books Massive Wheatstone Resource
US oil major Chevron has booked its first reserves for the Wheatstone LNG project offshore WA which started being developed late last year.
Updates: BKI Lifts Interim Earnings, Dividend
BKI Investment Company Ltd (the old Brickworks Investment Co) yesterday revealed a 5.2% lift thanks to higher dividends from its half a billion or so dollars of listed investments.
Changes: Woolies Gets 3 New Directors/Transurban Loses CEO
On the eve of releasing what are expected to be average second quarter and first half sales figures, Woolworths Ltd has revealed three new directors, two of whom have considerable retailing success stories, though from different sides of the aisles.
Rock Holds Off All Challengers
England's Robert Rock held off the challenges of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy to claim the greatest victory of his career at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday.
Australia Saunter to Whitewash
It took less than an hour for Australia to wrap up proceedings on the final day in Adelaide, securing a 298-run win in the fourth Test and with it a four-nil series whitewash.
Last Day to Take Advantage of Early Bird Discounts for the National HR Summit
It might only be January but 2012 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for HR leaders.
Mahindra: New Cars 2012
Indian manufacturer Mahindra will make its first venture into Australia's passenger vehicle market in 2012 when it launches the XUV500. The seven-seat SUV joins the Mahindra Pik-Up, which will continue in its single and dual cab chassis and cargo body styles.
Australia’s Road Toll Lowest Since 1946
Australia's national road toll last year fell to its lowest level since 1946.
Aussies Close Rankings Gap on India
India and Australia have moved in opposite directions in the ICC Test championship after the conclusion of their four-Test series.
BMW X6 Facelift Unveiled Ahead of Mid-2012 Launch
BMW has released official images of the updated version of its flagship SUV - the BMW X6 - which will land in Australia in the middle of 2012.
Asian Tour Graduates Raring To Go
The new Asian Tour graduates are keen to announce their arrival on the big stage as they set their sights on winning the Zaykabar Myanmar Open presented by Air Bagan next week.
Markets: Commodities Continue Their Rise, Shares Slow
While equities had another good week in most markets (Europe fell for the first time in four weeks), the real stars were commodities with gold and copper notching up good gains as 'risk on' returned to fashion among investors and speculators.
US: Growth Solid, But Detail Weak
The US economy's performance in the December quarter and 2011 underlined the performance of much of the global economy: warm in places, cool in others.
Diary: Europe, Facebook, Aust Retailer Sales
The health of the world's manufacturing sector will again be tested this week by the monthly surveys of activity across Asia (led by China), Europe and the US.
Records Fall at Track Nationals
Three of the fastest times ever recorded in Australia were ridden today at the 2012 Subaru Cycling Australia Track National Championships at the Adelaide Super-Drome.
US: Fed Unconvinced By Strong Recovery Talk
Tonight we will get a further sign that the US economy is doing better than even the country's central bank seems to think, judging by its post meeting statement this week and comments by chairman Bern Bernanke.
Feature: 2012, Cautious Optimism
Australian inflation is easing, interest cuts are on the cards for the Reserve Bank and despite much of the gloomy comments about the local economy; things are not all that bad.
Steel: World Output Slows, 2012 Outlook Mixed
For Australia, the most important global indicator isn't the prices of copper, gold or oil, or even Chinese GDP.
Twitter Users Bash McDonald's
When McDonald’s started the Twitter hashtag #McDStories, the haters came out and told stories the fast food restaurant wasn't expecting.
Babies are Born with an Intuitive Knowledge of Physics, Says Researcher
Every new parent believes their kid could be the next Einstein. Now a new study suggests they might not be that far off.
One in Three Uninsured Won’t Call 000 for Heart Attack
A third of people without some form of ambulance cover would not call Triple Zero (000) even if they thought they were having a heart attack, research released today by the National Heart Foundation of Australia reveals.
Are New Lego Toys an Insult to Girls?
Lego's new 'Friends' sets spark online petitions asking the company to stop dumbing down toys for girls.
From Yule to Fuel: Wood Burning on the Rise in Oil-Weary Households
With the cost of heating oil showing no signs of decreasing, many homeowners, particularly in the Northeast, are dusting off their hearths and relying on wood to heat their homes during the winter.
Offer Emerging Technology to Stay Ahead
New research has shed light on the expectations of the emerging workforce - and while currently little over half of employees agree they need technology to work effectively, there are strong signs this figure is about to increase significantly.
Government Criticized Over Handout to Singaporean Almond Giant
The Victorian State Government has been heavily criticised for offering a grant to Singapore-based Olam International Limited for helping build its proposed "state-of-the-art" almond processing plant in Victoria.
Blokes Still Getting Paid More
A lingering gender based pay gap has been identified in the financial services industry - new data has revealed some 56% of those in the industry have experienced unequal remuneration practices.
Google to Open-Source Sky Map
If you like smartphone stargazing, the sky is now the limit. Google announced Friday that it has donated its popular Sky Map app to the open-source community, allowing fans of Android-based astronomy to "take the code and augment it as they wish."
Toyota Finds Alternative to Rare Earth Metals for Hybrids: Report
Toyota has reportedly developed a way to produce its hybrid and electric vehicles without using scarce and expensive rare earth metals.
