The AWEX Regional Indicators finished 5.6% lower, on average, at sales in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle last week. The US exchange rate rose by 0.5%.It was a disappointing opening sale after the Easter break. Demand from all parts of ...
Tags: Aussie Wool, Wool Prices
Leading Australian-owned company Materials Handling reached a major milestone last week, celebrating 32 years in business. John Brittain, a well-known identity in the materials handling industry, launched the company on April 10, 1981 ...
Tags: Materials Handling, Electrical
Initial sales at the three Zoodle children's stores opened by WHSmith have been "encouraging". The retailer commented on its kids' stores, which sell children's books, toys and stationery, in its latest financial report. "We continue to ...
Tags: Toys, Toys Industry
High-Speed Rail (HSR) connecting the east coast capital cities “has the potential to be a game-changer, transforming the way Australians live, work and take holidays,” said Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, but it ...
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Australasian Fresh is recalling Alligator Brand Veal Ravioli from Costco stores in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra as the product contains soy that is not mentioned on the product label, according to the Food Standards Australia and New ...
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Holden will cut 500 jobs across its manufacturing and product development operations just one month out from the start of production of the new VF Commodore. A total of 400 workers from the Adelaide plant and 100 “hourly paid” ...
In the coming years, the Australian fashion and apparel industry is expected to experience a boom due to a more relaxed spending approach of the shoppers, says a report released by the Melbourne-based research company IBISWorld. For ...
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Equipped with a physics engine and 33 rows of LED lights this seesaw is truly like no other. The design studio ENESS has upgraded this average piece of playground equipment with fun and interactive technology. With added light and a physics ...
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VODAFONE Australia boss Bill Morrow will flick the on switch to the telco's 4G mobile network in June, boasting that the recovering telecoms company will have the fastest 4G services in Australia. Speaking at a strategy update in North ...
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The existing road funding and planning system is broken, despite the serious efforts of the Australian Government to fix it, the chairman of the Australian Trucking Association, David Simon, said today. Mr Simon was launching an ...
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Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world because of the many beautiful and unique attractions it offers. Sydney, the most populous city and the largest city in Australia has its fair share of excellent ...
An AgResearch-developed wool dyeing technology that bridges the gap between high performance and haute couture is set to shine on a global stage thanks to a worldwide licensing deal. The revolutionary textile dyeing process is now being ...
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Jet Edge is pleased to announce that Machinery Forum NSW Pty. Ltd. has been selected as its newest waterjet systems dealer covering the Australian market. Machinery Forum carries Jet Edge?s full line of waterjet cutting and surface ...
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Qantas has significantly expanded its code share agreement with China Eastern Airlines, gaining better access to major cities in China and meeting strong demand from the business market. From 1 May 2013, Qantas will code share on China ...
Victorian premier Denis Napthine has released $110 million towards the Port of Hastings development. Visiting Hastings with Minister for Ports David Hodgett, Dr Napthine said the money reaffirmed the Victorian Government's belief in the ...
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