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12:00amCable chief queries NBN cost
operator said the project's costs were 'baffling'. Mike Fries, chief executive of Liberty Global and chairman of Australian regional pay-TV operator Austar, said the cost of connecting 90 per cent of Australian premises to a fibre-to-the-home network did
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:46:00 GMT

Stade put faith in Australian Cheika
Under-performing Top 14 rugby giants Stade Francais will from next season put their faith in Australian coach Michael Cheika, who last season led Leinster to European Cup glory. The 43-year-old Cheika, who played one season at Stade Francais in 1991-1992
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:17:00 GMT

Recently released market study: The Affluent Market in Australia
Summary 1 Methodology 2 Executive Summary 3 Most of Australia's wealthiest clients prefer to deal with well-known Australian banks 3 The vast majority of wealthy respondents consider an Australian bank to be their main financial provider 3 HISAs are very
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:16:00 GMT

Machines stay in Qld
the economy has improved, we thought we'd upgrade the equipment,' Ross said. Son Ben runs an excavation business on the coast and was on the lookout for equipment, for the right price. 'It's not the biggest sale, but worth a look,' Ross said. The
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:50:00 GMT

IDC: Australian CE Market Recovering Faster than US, UK and Japan
New Australian consumer research from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that although the prediction is for a slight decline in household expenditure on consumer electronics this year (4% decline in 2010), the
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:33:00 GMT

TMP's collapse surprises industry
From: The Australian THE collapse of advertising agency TMP, once the biggest in the nation and controller of the "rivers of gold" classified advertising market, has caught the recruitment and government ad industry
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:32:00 GMT

Amcor faces $700m bill
From: The Australian THE potential cost of Amcor's decision to blow the whistle on a price-fixing scam five years ago has been revealed, with customers claiming almost $700 million in compensation. Amcor
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:32:00 GMT

Navy vindicated over sinking
Territory Coroner, Greg Cavanagh, this week made a point of praising the ''great efforts, professionalism and bravery'' of Australian Defence Force personnel involved in the rescue of the Afghan asylum seekers after their boat exploded on April 16. He
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:15:00 GMT

Australian operation lifts ...
VITERRA'S Australian grain handling and storage operation contributed more than two-thirds of the company's earnings before interest and tax in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The company’s results were
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:02:00 GMT

Marshall Edwards faces stock delisting
the company did not maintain a minimum common stock bid price of at least $1 for 30 consecutive business days. On Feb. 9, the companys board of directors approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split that was intended to ensure Marshall Edwards was in full
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:41:00 GMT

Gerry Harvey's New Zealand plan
good chance that a piece of Gerry Harvey is in the room with you right now. The notable Australian is the co-owner of Harvey Norman with business partner Ian Norman together the billionaire businessmen have conquered the Australasian furniture, bedding
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:40:00 GMT

Fletcher plans for 'upturn'
Fletcher Building chief executive Jonathan Ling is not fazed by how Australian rivals are out-performing New Zealanders in business. Addressing the trans-Tasman business circle in Auckland yesterday, Mr Ling said emerging from the recession, New Zealand
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:39:00 GMT

Webber warns Aussies to pray for rain
to pray for rain at Albert Park next weekend - or prepare to be bored mindless by the Australian Grand Prix. The Australian driver, who races alongside German Sebastian Vettel for the much-fancied Red Bull team, highlighted the concerns in the sport
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:20:00 GMT

New Aussie punter Bond has license to thrill in New York
Reuters) - The New York Giants have gone Down Under to sign punter Jy Bond, a former semi-professional Australian Rules footballer. Bond, 30, was signed by the Miami Dolphins in April but released in June. He then trained with fellow Aussies Sav Rocca of
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:46:00 GMT

Small print fraught with risks
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Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:35:00 GMT

Gerard Lighting in $85m float bid
ADELAIDE-BASED Gerard Lighting Group has launched a prospectus with the Australian Securities Exchange for a partial float of the 80-year-old company. Gerard Lighting, run by former Reserve Bank board member Robert Gerard, plans to raise $85 million by
Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:34:00 GMT

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