Asia: Growth Slows A Touch, But Still Strong
Some good news on interest rates and consumer confidence yesterday means the economy isn't in such a gloomy place as many had thought especially economists, and possibly the Reserve Bank.
HR Technology: Maximising the Value of Workforce Data with Metrics
The management team in our organisation is eager to utilise human capital data more effectively; can you give us some ideas on how we may achieve this?
Property Appetite Hits Two-Year High
Stable rates have proven a boon to consumer confidence, with more households now eyeing the housing market than at any time in the past two years.
Don't Fear the Bubble, says US Property Guru
A US economic forecaster has claimed mortgage brokers could actually benefit from a housing bubble.
ValEx Tells Brokers to Stop Disputing Valuation
Brokers need to stop disputing low valuations, as it will seldom lead to any change in the original assessment, industry valuation management firm ValEx has said.
Mobility in the Megacity
Audi studies the urban future and sees increasingly crowded cities housing a majority of the world's people. No wonder the company is showing off electric pod cars suitable for the brave new roads of 2020.
Ryan Gosling Urges End to Inhumane Chicken Slaughter
Actor sends letter on PETA's behalf to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking officials to consider more humane alternatives.
REIA Claims House Price Growth
The REIA has broken with other data providers in reporting growth in Australian property values for the June quarter.
The Economy: Biz Confidence Down, Conditions Hardly Moved
The NAB's latest survey of monthly business confidence and conditions produced the expected outcome: confidence crashed, while business conditions hardly moved.
Solar Flare Could Unleash Nuclear Holocaust Across Planet Earth, Forcing Hundreds of Nuclear Power Plants Into Total Meltdowns
Forget about the 2012 Mayan calendar, comet Elenin or the Rapture. The real threat to human civilization is far more mundane, and it's right in front of our noses.
'Aussie GP Will Remain at Albert Park'
The Australian GP will remain at the Albert Park circuit as long as the state of Victoria continues to stage the race, according to state government officials.
Circuit Bosses Against Engine Changes
The FIA's plan to switch to 1.6 litre engines has been met by opposition from circuit bosses who want to retain the loud noise produced by the current engines.
Phone App Campaigns for Parental Involvement to Combat Dating Abuse
Parental involvement is key to combating teen dating abuse, says Jane Randel. The Liz Claiborne Inc.'s Love Is Not Abuse campaign has created an iPhone application to educate parents on what their teens may be going through.
Byrne Taking the Plunge
Scottish amateur James Byrne has disclosed plans to join the money game just days after helping Great Britain and Ireland famously beat the USA in the Walker Cup at Royal Aberdeen on Sunday.
Old Course Hotel is Scotland's Best
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa at St Andrews has once more been named 'Scotland's Leading Golf Resort' at the World Travel Awards' 2011 Europe Ceremony staged in Turkey earlier this month.
FedEx Cup Back on Track This Week
After a week's break, the FedEx Cup playoffs resume on Thursday with the third leg of the four-event, play-off series, the BMW Championship, at the Cog Hill Golf Club's No 4 course, Dubsdread, in Illinois.
Sheridan Out of World Cup
England prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup by a shoulder injury.
Marler, James Receive Bans
Harlequins' Joe Marler and Gloucester's Will James have both been suspended for striking an opponent.
MFAA Calls for 'Approved Broker' Push
The MFAA has called upon brokers and industry members to push its MFAA-approved broker campaign as a benchmark for consumers.
Realestateview moves in front of Domain in Google
Over the last week it appears Realestateview has launched itself up the Google search results for the term "real estate" now ranking number 2 behind Realestate.com.au.
Chinese Parents Seek Mates for their Single Children
At a mass-matchmaking session in Hangzhou, China, some parents of unmarried, well-educated women express desperation at their "pickiness." One single woman says she'd like to be married, but her work gives her a strong "inner universe."
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Brokers Beware of Fraudulent Deals
Brokers need to be aware that a client's fraudulent transactions may come back to haunt them under NCCP legislation, according to Genworth Financial.
Police Grant Apple Security Officials Unlawful Access to Private Home in Search of Missing iPhone 5 Prototype
Just weeks before the speculated launch of Apple Inc.'s long-awaited iPhone 5, the technology giant has once again lost a critical prototype of the unreleased smartphone, according to SF Weekly.
Say YES Australia
When it's free to pollute, businesses keep polluting. But when it costs to pollute, big polluters make an effort to do things in a cleaner way.
Sept. 11 Reactions Turned Women's eNews to a Better Direction
For a Manhattan dweller, I escaped relatively unscathed from the events here 10 years ago.
Commercial Finance Demand Stirs New Hopes
July has seen a significant upturn for commercial finance, erasing June's declines.
Companies: Cochlear Recalls, Nufarm Settles
Now isn't a good time to be announcing bad news, or news that the jittery investors take as being bad.
The Economy: Trade, Finance OK
More evidence yesterday that the economy isn't a straitjacket or under pressure.
Hiring Managers Value Volunteering on Resumes: Survey
Being a volunteer at charitable organisations could help candidates land a job, according to a new survey by LinkedIn.