Queensland rebuilds state for US$6B
It will take two years and a budgetary allocation of no less thanUS$6 billion to rebuild the state of Queensland after the devastating floods, Premier Anna Bligh said today.
Search and rescue for 145 Australians in Japan hampered by new temblors
Australians numbering 145 are still unaccounted for in the Japan earthquake as rescue operations are hampered by new aftershocks with 5.7-magnitudehit the city of Tokyo this morning.
Gillard to attend New Zealand earthquake memorial service
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will attend New Zealand’s National Memorial Service in Christchurch this Friday to commemorate the lives lost in the Christchurch earthquake on 22 February.
AustralianSuper Fund steps up to serve Australians best
The merger of the Australian Retirement Fund (ARF) and the Superannuation Trust of Australia (STA) has created an industry behemoth that seeks to serve all of Australia's working class. AustralianSuper is still working hard to keep step with the demands of its members that encompasses all industries in the country.
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Telstra offers assistance for Aussie family and friends in Japan
Telecommunications giant Telstra on Tuesday offered free telephone calls and text messages for customers wishing to check on family and friends affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Japan village vanishes after tsunami
"It's all gone. There is nothing left." That was how Toshio Abe, 70, described the former village of Saito with 70 houses and 250 inhabitants which was literally wiped off after a tsunami obliterated everything in its path following a powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake.
Itinerary for Prince William’s three-day Royal visit to Australia released
The office of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has released the itinerary for Prince William’s three day Royal visit to Queensland and Victoria.
Japanese engineers rush to avert radiation leak from damaged nuclear reactor
Japanese engineers rush to avert radiation leak from damaged nuclear reactor in a battle to avert a looming disastrous meltdown as rescuers frantically search for thousands of missing persons and assist millions without food, water, shelter or heating after a powerful quake and tsunami hit Japan.
Photos of Hitler’s wife, Eva Braun surface and stir the web
The old photos of Adolf Hitler’s girlfriend and wife, Eva Braun has hit the web through Life Magazine and has since caused some stir, with 300% increase in searches for ‘Eva Braun’ in one day.
Smoke seen rising from Japan’s quake-damaged nuclear plant
Smoke emitting from Japan’s quake-hit nuclear plant has been seen continually rising from the No. 3 reactor at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant while some 30 Filipinos seafarers have already been located and were sent on their way to Narita airport early Monday.
Govt offers passport assistance for Australians affected by Japanese tsunami
Australians who have lost their passports during Japan’s natural disaster will not have to pay to replace them.
Safety of Japan-based Aussies still being verified
Japan-based Australians numbering 1825 were attested to be safe by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Nevertheless, some 900 Australian citizens are still being sought in the earthquake-devastated townships in northeast of Tokyo, Japan.
Charlie Sheen continues to attract enemies: El Salvadoran Consul asks for apology
A diplomat El Salvador has asked newly unemployed “Men” actor, Charlie Sheen to issue an apology for what he regards as a disparaging remark and an insult to El Salvador and its people.
Consumer groups and LPG industry to fight against new tax
Families living in regional Australia are about to have their hip pocket hit again if the Federal Government goes ahead with a tax on the cleaner and greener alternative fuel LPG.
Aussie govt gives back ancient artefacts to Cambodia
The Australian Government on Thursday returned Iron Age ornaments looted from graves in Southeast Asia in a ceremony at the Cambodian embassy.
Austrade provides natural disaster assistance for exporters
Austrade is giving out assistance to small and medium sized enterprises which have been impacted by Australia’s recent natural disasters.
Forbes ranked Carlos Slim as 2011 world’s richest person
Forbes magazine has ranked Mexican business mogul, Carlos Slim as 2011 richest man in the world. This is the second year for Slim to top the list with his fortune measured by Forbes at $74 billion.
Gunns Ltd's $2.5-B pulp mill gets green light
Integrated forestry company Gunns Limited (ASX: GNS) today announced the Federal Government had granted the final environmental approvals for the proposed Bell Bay Pulp Mills, estimated to require some $2.5 billion in investments.
Prince William wants informal visit to Australia
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has told the Australian public broadcaster ABC that Prince William wants his visit to Australia informal, noting that the Prince has expressed wishes to get close to the people.
Australia's unemployment eases in February
Australia's jobless rate has been steady and with only the part-time positions getting a nudge down and Queensland floods setting an impact and distorting the data, reports from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicated.
Competition watchdog to oppose Asahi's proposed acquisition of P&N Beverages
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.
No delays in carbon tax pricing--Australian Parliament
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.
Governments enter agreement to rebuild Queensland after the floods and Cyclone Yasi
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.
Actor Ben Affleck urges US government to increase aid and diplomacy in DR Congo
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 tops poll of US politicians
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 to visit Australian disaster zones
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.
New gender equality law: Too heavy-handed?
Gender equity reporting guidelines risk being too heavy-handed says a leading industry association in Australia.
Fergie regrets accepting money from convicted pedophile
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.
Aussies warned of lotteries and 'work from home' scams
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.
Naked cyclists sweep Melbourne streets
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.
Women like me are lucky, says Gillard on International Women's Day
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 releases new coin to commemorate centenary of International Women’s Day
Australia is issuing a new coin to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day.
Brisbane houses to be built higher after catastrophic floods
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.
Automotive sector joins chorus of opposition to Gillard’s carbon tax
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.
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