POLITICS & POLICY

Gov’t introduces new rules to keep ageing Australians in work place

The Australian Government has introduced new rules to keep the country's mature age workforce in recognition of their skills and experience. The regulations are part of the government's commitment to find new ways to support mature age workers to remain in the workforce and continue to contribute to the economy.

Australia, Singapore: Least Tainted with Corruption--survey

Dealing with the government and private sector in countries Australia and Singapore were perceived to be the least tainted with corruption, a new survey made by Hong Kong-based Political & Economic Risk Consultancy, Ltd.'s (PERC) latest Asian Intelligence report indicated.
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One in three women suffer post-sex blues

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have found that one in three young women or 32.9 percent experience post-sex blues. The study was conducted amongst 200 young women who admitted that post sex blues is not a sexual behaviour commonly discussed.

Global digital economy to transform businesses

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday said that the National Broadband Network would offer unprecedented opportunities for West Australian businesses to diversify and tap into new markets.

Property Council: ULDA good for Queensland

The Property Council of Australia has raised concerns over comments made by Lord Mayor Campbell that the powers of the Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) would be wound back under a LNP State Government.

Her Majesty the Queen to visit Australia

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen will travel to Australia for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth later this year.

Australian gov’t launches tougher anti tobacco campaign

The Australian government on Monday launched its new advertising campaign calling on all Indigenous Australians to quit smoking. The new campaign will start hitting the airwaves, newspapers and TV screens today as the Australian Government continues its world-leading action to combat tobacco use.

Aussie Navy opens high-tech warship simulator

Junior officers in the Royal Australian Navy will learn to pilot the next generation of warships, in an upgraded $10m training facility at HMAS Watson, Sydney, which will be officially opened tomorrow.

Study: Car is crucial in households income earning ability

A survey by insurance firm SGIO has found that majority or 70% of Western Australian families who drive rely heavily on their cars, yet only 30% have insurance cover with car hire. The study added that car plays a vital role in a household's earning ability.

Government introduces NBN amendments

The Australian government has introduced more than 20 pages of amendments for the National Broadband Network legislation, with the intention of delivering a universal wholesale price for Australians ahead of the network's construction.

Australia’s first Smart Transport Research Centre to be launched

IBM has entered into partnership with academia, government and industry to launch the Smart Transport Research Centre (STRC) based at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), which is being opened by the Minister for Transport, the honourable Annastacia Palasczuk. IBM will contribute its global consulting expertise and technology in developing smarter traffic solutions to help make Australia's transportation infrastructure smarter, improve commuter experiences and reduce environmental impac...

New technology to reduce energy consumption in public school buildings

The City University of New York (CUNY) and IBM have partnered to develop a new analytics technology that will help K-12 public schools in New York City reduce their energy consumption. The project has been underway for the past 10 months and involves collecting data about weather, energy and building characteristics and performing extensive data analysis, modeling and optimization about the portfolio of schools.

U.S. halts food shipments from Japan

The United States is the first nation to suspend food imports of milk, vegetable, and fruits from Japan areas hit by the tsunami and close to the ailing Fukushima nuclear power plant, northeast of Tokyo.

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