Australia

Australia job ads fall in August as economy cools

finanznachrichten.de     1 hr ago          

SYDNEY, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Job advertisements in Australian newspapers and on the Internet fell by their steepest in over seven years in August, pointing to subdued demand for jobs in a rapidly slowing economy, a survey...                    

Einfeld's co-accused stands trial

abc.net.au     1 hr ago          

Angela Liati told police she was one of two women who drove Mr Einfeld's car. (AAP: Paul Miller) A New South Wales District Court trial is underway for a Sydney woman accused of perverting the course of justice to help...                    

Industry develops mulesing alternative (AAP)

yahoo.com     52 mins ago          

The wool industry has developed chemical alternatives to the controversial practice of mulesing. The industry is under pressure from animal rights groups and international retailers to ban the way producers traditionally...                    

'Mamma Mia!' still hitting high note

variety.com     4 hrs ago   1 related          

International News: Musical remains on top of foreign box office -- "Mamma Mia!" continued to do sensational biz overseas, warbling its way into the top weekend slot at the international box office with $15 million from...                    

OPI investors vote today on cash buyout offer

apn.co.nz     11 hrs ago          

Investors in failed finance company OPI Pacific Finance meet today to consider a cash offer for their debentures and capital notes. But a court hearing tomorrow in Australia deciding the fate of the company's parent -...                    

Looking for single-senior trips

signonsandiego.com     10 hrs ago          

QUESTION: Can you direct me to some reliable organizations or Web sites for senior singles travel? I'm 65 and looking to travel with a group of other singles. – Jean, Newark ANSWER: Travel can be expensive, limited or...                    

Day long prayer vigils to deliver the oppressed (Tamil) people of Sri Lanka

asiantribune.com     6 hrs ago          

By Quintus Perera – Asian Tribune An e-mail transmitted world over by a group of Tamils in Melbourne, Australia request all Tamils spread all over the world to pray the whole day with fasting including Jesus Novena. The...                    

Nicky Hager Interviewed by Darpan The Mirror

scoop.co.nz     3 hrs ago          

Nicky Hager: Thank you. Darpan-The Mirror: In view of the Ploughshares direct action on Waihopai information gathering base outside Blenheim do you think the stage is set for a debate on New Zealand’s’ role in assisting...                    

Prognosis Uncertain

randomroger.blogspot.com     3 hrs ago          

The bailout answers some questions and raises some other questions.The yen is getting hit against everything as it looks like it's back into the carry trade pool; more comfort taking risk.New Zealand, Japan, Korea and...                    

Grazing properties up for auction

abc.net.au     1 hr ago          

Four large grazing properties are being auctioned in Queensland and New South Wales this week as Clyde Agriculture shifts its focus from livestock to grain production.Managing director John McKillop says the 300,000 acre...