Postgraduate degrees rule, bachelors out
Employment prospects for new postgraduates remain positive, with 86% of postgraduates finding full-time employment within four months of completing their studies in 2010.
Law and von Hoff victorious on Geelong opening day
2011 National Road Series: EOS Tour of Geelong, August 10-14, 2011.
More Lenders Join Rate Cut Frenzy
St. George and ING Direct have joined the wave of fixed rate cuts, and an MPA Top 100 Broker has predicted an RBA cut may not be far behind.
Microsoft Offers $2000,000 Cash Prize to Improve Windows Security
With hacking systems getting quite popular these days, companies like Microsoft has made it as an incentive to increase the security of its system.
Research on Destroying Harmful E.Coli Advancing
Researchers from the University of Minnesota recently discovered and patented a naturally occurring lantibiotic, a peptide produced by harmless bacteria, that could be added to food to kill harmful bacteria, like E.coli, salmonella, and listeria.
Doing business in India: Culture and etiquette
The world is a much smaller place than it once was but when you're travelling for business, it's important to remember that this doesn't mean everyone has the same ways of working.
How to Find an Apartment in Manila
Finding a suitable apartment in Manila to rent can be both easy and challenging at the same time depending upon what you are looking for, where you are looking and how much you are willing to pay.
Thehomepage connecting with Vendors – the right way
The idea of real estate portals having direct contact with vendors was first tabled by Realestate.com.au CEO Greg Ellis in March 2011, where he indicated REA would consider selling products directly to property vendors.
Old media refuses to cover Rawesome Foods raid, avoids printing raw milk phrase
It is perhaps the biggest story of the year in terms of fundamental food rights, and yet with very few exceptions, old media (traditional newspapers and news outlets) has outright refused to even cover the story.
Black gold holds a charge for green cars
THE tiny glass bottle in my hand is filled with what looks like crude oil, but it's actually oil's nemesis. If it works, this black sludge will transform the rechargeable battery, doubling the range of electric cars and making petroleum obsolete.
Network Stuff: More Internet tools than you'll likely ever use
Network management can be a complex business, often requiring a whole suite of tools to carry out properly. Or you could just download a copy of the free, open-source Network Stuff, which crams much of what you'll need into a 1.3MB portable executable.
Home buyers wary of carbon tax
Potential home buyers are being frightened away from the market by the government's proposed carbon tax, it has been claimed.
Indigenous and remote employment back on agenda
Recently announced changes to the federally funded Remote Employment Services aims to ensure job service providers meet the needs of Indigenous and other remote job seekers.
NAB survey: strong confidence in dairy and beef despite deteriorating conditions
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has released results of the June 2011 post farm gate agribusiness survey. The results show strong confidence in commodities on the back of high global prices and solid production prospects, despite the lingering effect of floods, the high Australian dollar and shaky consumer confidence.
Markets: Wall Street Slumps, Europe Down; 2008 Returns
Markets fell across Asia, Europe and the US yesterday and overnight as the Australian dollar slumped, sharemarkets plunged and gold soared past $US1700 an ounce.
Got Lion but feel insecure? Symantec releases two compatible beta security apps
Security firms are always keen to release new versions of their products, and the unveiling of a new operating system is as good a reason as any.
Sony, Panasonic, Samsung team up to standardize active shutter 3D glasses
Consumer electronics companies Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and XPAND 3D (X6D Ltd.) announced on Monday that they have begun collaboration on a new standard for active shutter 3D glasses called the "Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative."
Apple, Google, Microsoft and other techs close way down following massive sell-off
US stock markets closed markedly down on Monday, following a massive but expected sell-off.
FBI releases app to assist in finding missing children
Echoing a move made by other government agencies as of late, the FBI on Monday debuted its first in-house mobile application called Child ID.
iPad's dominance will last through 2020, says analyst
While Apple's iPad currently enjoys a healthy advantage over its competitors presently, at least one analyst expects the bestselling tablet to enjoy its advantage for the next decade if not longer.
Daily Forex Forecast 8/09/2011
It was another volatile local session marked by heavy two-trade on Monday which saw the Aussie gyrate between a low of 1.0330 and a high of 1.0440.
World Market Overview 8/9/2011
Panicked investors shaved about $17 billion off the Australian share market, sending it to a 25-month low on fears of a volatile Wall Street following the first downgrading of US sovereign debt by Standard & Poor's.
Australia Stock Market Report- Morning-08/9/2011
Global equity and commodity prices plunged on Monday as fears of recessions across the Northern Hemisphere caused panic selling by investors. Despite the US credit rating downgrade, the US dollar index and US bond prices rose.
Environmental News 04/08/2011
Environmental News You Shouldn't Miss!
Radon: a ‘natural’ environmental hazard
Back in the olden days, houses were constructed with hefty foundations and in areas where airflow was required, high stilts (eg. The Queenslander style) formed an airy, high and usable cavity where fresh breezes circulated. Old-fashioned idea, but now, it is being seen as a very practical design not just in Australia but all over the world.
Aussie young guns sign with Greenedge
Jack Bobridge, Cameron Meyer and Travis Meyer are the names most commonly mentioned as the rising stars of Australian cycling and all three are the first riders to join GreenEDGE Cycling, the new Australian team aiming to join the UCI World Tour next year.
Send staff home to work: Communications Minister
Businesses must change their attitudes about people working from home and use the internet to connect employees through "telework", the Minister for Broadband and Communications Stephen Conroy has announced.
Rural and regional workers need more support
New research has revealed that rural and regional workers are not receiving adequate mental health support services. Medibank Health Solutions has released research results which show rural and regional workers feel their employers have unrealistic work expectations which have led to a poor work-life balance.
Job Opportunities for Foreigners in Vietnam
As an emerging market that has only opened up to foreign investment in the early 1990s, job opportunities for foreigners in Vietnam are far more plentiful than anywhere else in Southeast Asia (except perhaps in Singapore).
Competition: To Peg or not to Peg!
Competition time! We love our washing lines and clothes lines around here at My Green Australia. So we want to celebrate this love and also welcome Spring and Summer time!