The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it will oppose the proposed acquisition of P&N Beverages Australia Pty Ltd by Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd.
The Australian government is keeping its target date in implementing a carbon tax in July 2012 in spite a petition from industry sectors to postpone it.
Australia’s Acting Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh have announced the signing of the National Partnership for Natural Disaster Reconstruction and Recovery.
Oscar-winning actor, Ben Affleck has called on to the United States government to step up aid to the Democratic Republic of Congo for failure to do so might result in unfathomable consequences.
First Lady Michelle Obama has beaten even her popular husband, US President Barack Obama, as she topped the latest popularity survey among US politicians.
Prince William will go on official trip from March 17 to 21, a little over a month before his wedding at Westminster Abbey on April 29 and intends to make Australia his second stop before heading back to Britain for more preparations to the Royal Wedding.
Gender equity reporting guidelines risk being too heavy-handed says a leading industry association in Australia.
Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson has continued to displease the Royal Family and is now in hot water again after reports came out that she had accepted money from a pedophile.
The Minister for Justice Brendan O'Connor has launched a new report that reveals the types of online scams that are defrauding Australians of their hard earned cash.
Around 150 nude cyclists have participated in the annual bike ride bringing shock to onlookers and residents as they swept inner-city Melbourne in promoting bike activism.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard today spoke of how lucky she is to be a woman and paid tribute to the brave efforts of the women throughout history.
Her message is in line with the International Women’s Day celebrated on 8 March across the world.
Australia is issuing a new coin to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day.
Following the devastating January floods, new houses in areas of Brisbane will have to be built 800mm to 2m higher under interim planning initiatives announced this morning by Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Campbell.
The peak automotive industry body in Victoria has joined other leading Australian business groups in questioning the Federal Government’s intended introduction of a carbon tax from July 2012.
Australia's second largest bank Westpac Banking Corp Ltd (ASX:WBC) has estimated interest rates can go up by 5 percent in the third quarter.
The city of Sydney will dedicate $50,000 to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife, Brooke Mueller has asserted that she will only allow the “Two and a Half Men” actor to see their twins if his so-called ‘goddesses” will undergo drug test.
Singer and first-time mom, Mariah Carey has expressed deep regret for participating in a 2006 event in Caribbean, after finding out that she was hired and paid to perform to a family member of Libyan dictator, Col. Muammar Gaddafi.
Eight major airlines serving Australian consumers have improved the way they advertise airfares in response to concerns raised by the competition watchdog.
The Australian government is moving to lure more investment by encouraging foreign-based firms to establish regional headquarters in Australia.
Fathers in Australia are urged to do more in their households as women take on a shared role of earning for the family.
Over three million Australians will receive an increase in their pensions to help meet increases in the cost of living, the government has announced.
Australia's top mining resources firms Rio Tinto and Woodside Petroleum have criticised plans to put a fixed price on carbon emission, without a clear form of compensation or exemption for local businesses and industries.
"Milk" actor, Sean Penn has met with Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez Saturday to express his gratitude for the aid he received for his relief organization in Haiti.
You heard the F-bomb dropped for the first time in the history of Oscars when Melissa Leo failed to compose herself before accepting the award. But there are other interesting quotes and great moments not seen and heard on TV at the 83rd Academy Awards on February 27, 2011.
The Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) has consolidated efforts with the consumers group to protect the public against fraud and other cyber crimes.
A new working group to manage the outcome of a landmark equal pay test case is an important step towards closing the gender gap, but in the end it still depends on a positive decision from Fair Work Australia.
The British government has unveiled Thursday the official Royal Wedding coin to commemorate engaged Royal couple’s nuptial next month. First permitted by Prince William then submitted to the Chancellor or the finance minister before it was finally approved by Her Majesty The Queen, the coin bears the profile of the young couple looking at each other in profile.
The Gillard Government has welcomed the release of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) intended market integrity rule framework and timetable for the Australian exchange market.
Julia Gillard has welcomed independent senator Nick Xenophon’s support for the government’s floods rebuilding package, including the flood levy. Senator Xenophon, who held the final vote needed by the Prime Minister, signed up yesterday.
