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22nd September 2009
The unemployment rate in Australia now rests at 5.8 per cent, much stronger than previous forecasts, although, a recent Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) report for the month of August 2009 indicated that Australia's empl... Read >
Author: Mariano Graham21st September 2009
Protecting credit card details and other financial and personal information should be the utmost of importance for businesses, it has been suggested.
Businesses are being urged to take steps to protect their customers' personal and financial details fr... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch17th September 2009
In Australia, there are more than 5million people who volunteer across a variety of activities including wildlife conservation, social welfare and pro bono assistance. But if you have never volunteered before and wonder if volunteering will suit your life... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson17th September 2009
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the amount of Australian households sourcing water from a rain water tank has increased dramatically in the last few years. More and more families rely on rainwater as their main source of drinking water a... Read >
Author: MichaelJenkins11th September 2009
Sydney is coping with the global crisis as it attracts interest in property investments. Forget the gloom and doom of the global economic crisis. The June 2009 quarter House Price Index released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 4 August 2009 indi... Read >
Author: bizman200805th August 2009
In Australia, 1 in 7 children are living in disadvantage and do not have access to the same educational, health or life opportunities that many of us enjoy and often take for granted, says the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Without support, the disadva... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson31st July 2009
A recent study by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) revealed that community organisations are struggling to meet the demand for services. This year's Australian Community Sector Survey found that from 2007 to 2008, community agencies turned... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson07th July 2009
Kit homes can suit many purposes because of their versatility. When you have a physical disability, this versatility can be important. Though kit homes may not be suitable for everyone with disabilities, they should be on your list of considerations for... Read >
Author: Bill Kerr18th June 2009
Ever wondered how many kilometres the average driver in Australia travels in a given year? It’s an important question to consider, because most car insurance cover is based on average kilometres driven. Thus, those who don’t use their cars very ofte... Read >
Author: Hugo Schreuder11th June 2009
SoHo: small office / home office
NoHo: no to small office / home office
Home businesses are becoming more and more popular. No one seems to have exact figures on how many small businesses are operated from home. The Australian Bureau of Statisti... Read >
Author: Judith Shuttleworth07th June 2009
While Australians are now experiencing economic hardship, for 680,000 Australian kids, this is the story of their lives. These disadvantaged children do not have access to equal educational, health or life opportunities that many of us enjoy and often tak... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson05th June 2009
Sudden Infant Death Syndrom
* What is SIDS?
* Cigarette Smoke is linked to SIDS
* Safe Sleeping
* Safe Places to Sleep
* Safe Bedding
* Sleep Dangers
* Common Questions
What is SIDS?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S... Read >
Author: Tizzie Hall20th February 2009
Fixed rate home loan
A fixed rate home loan is a home loan that locks in a specific interest rate to be charged on repayments over a specific period of time.
The fixed rate home loan suits you if you are worried that interest rates might rise. It p... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson07th February 2009
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1 in 4 people are targeted by internet fraud each year and a whopping 800,000 people fall victim to these scams.
It is becoming increasingly important for consumers to be aware of the many ways that the... Read >
Author: Michael Quinn05th January 2009
Australia has the lowest average annual rainfall of all the continents at 472mm per the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Not only is the continent naturally dry because of normal climactic conditions, drought conditions have worsened due to El Niño-Sout... Read >
Author: Harold Callaghan15th August 2008
Construction slump points to economic downturn
The Australian Industry Group (AiG) - Housing Industry Association (HIA) Performance of Construction Index (PCI) reveals that building activity fell sharply in May, after also falling heavily in April.
... Read >
Author: sws23rd July 2008
Dating farmers is an emerging trend for Australian female singles.
Across the world, farmer populations are seeing a change with statistics showing that there is a big decline in the amount of people becoming farmers, and working fulltime as pro... Read >
Author: Matt08th April 2008
Cape Town - South Africa-born Allan Moss, who heads up Macquarie Bank - is now Australia's highest paid CEO, having earned more than A$33m (R195m) in 2007. Moss is widely credited with having turned Macquarie Bank from a minor player into an international... Read >
Author: ...07th April 2008
Cape Town - South Africa-born Allan Moss, who heads up Macquarie Bank - is now Australia's highest paid CEO, having earned more than A$33m (R195m) in 2007. Moss is widely credited with having turned Macquarie Bank from a minor player into an international... Read >
Author: ...15th February 2008
Home loan exit fees have come under attack from Australian consumer watchdogs as interest rate hikes push consumers to refinance.
Banks and lenders have been accused of ‘punishing’ home owners and stifling competition in the Australian home loans m... Read >
Author: Tristan Dunston13th February 2008
Recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that migration is increasing to South Australia. During the 12 months ending 31 March 2007, the Australian state recorded a net overseas migration gain of 12,600 people.
During the firs... Read >
Author: amerie06th February 2008
UNEMPLOYMENT is set to fall further with the number of job vacancies rising to record levels, fuelling speculation of another interest rate rise.
National job vacancies in the three months to August rose 2.9 per cent, seasonally adjusted, according to... Read >
Author: ...06th February 2008
by: Australians
UNEMPLOYMENT is set to fall further with the number of job vacancies rising to record levels, fuelling speculation of another interest rate rise.
National job vacancies in the three months to August rose 2.9 per cent, seasonally a... Read >
Author: ...21st June 2007
Seems that according to consumer polls, Australians' are determined to have their own homes. This shows that even the excessive cost of maintaining a mortgage, even though variable lending rates are at a six-year high, don’t really count to the resolute... Read >
Author: amos graham27th March 2007
But the question is; do you really want to?
At present, being employed and working from home with absolutely no commute to the office is generally unheard of. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 10% of the NSW workforce Teleworks. This i... Read >
Author: Emma Rhoades08th December 2006
Suicide is a global, multi-disciplinary, and nevertheless – polemic problem in any society. As a mental health professional, enthusiast or simply as a human being, it is vital to understand the extent of this phenomenon, and to take preventive action wh... Read >
Author: Pedro Gondim07th July 2006
National savings are material standards of life that include savings of private sector, firms and governments. Such standards comprise also superannuation - the key element of private savings. Private or households savings may be determined as domestic sa... Read >
Author: LLoyd Johns10th May 2006
Copyright 2006 business-cards.com
You've dreamt of it, you planned it, nursed it and dragged it screaming to the grand opening day – your business that is. Are you exhausted, and well and truly ready for a rest?
Better not be. It's a sobering fact i... Read >
Author: J Dubo05th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Tracey Anderson
Homeownership in Australia is at an all-time high. The Mortgage Industry Association of Australia reports that Australia's homeownership rate of 70 percent is among the highest in the world. It's clear that more Australia... Read >
Author: Tracey Anderson
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