Metcash Trading Limited inks agreement deal to acquire Scanning Systems Australia - Invest in Australia

Metcash Trading Limited inks agreement deal to acquire Scanning Systems Australia - Invest in Australia: "

Metcash Trading Limited inks agreement deal to acquire Scanning Systems Australia Invest in Australia The transaction is subject to informal merger clearance by the ACCC, Australia's competition watchdog. Metcash is a leading marketing and distribution company, operating in the grocery, liquor and hardware wholesale industries. ... and more »

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Cut-price crematorium company collared for sending unidentified ashes back to ... - Courier Mail

Cut-price crematorium company collared for sending unidentified ashes back to ... - Courier Mail: "

Cut-price crematorium company collared for sending unidentified ashes back to ... Courier Mail In fact, the corpse was transported to a central Queensland crematorium in an alleged cost-cutting scam. Mrs Swanborough has urged the State Government to act on Queensland's unregulated funeral industry. She said family members who did not wish to be ...

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High-and-dry sex offenders claimed disaster relief assistance - Courier Mail

High-and-dry sex offenders claimed disaster relief assistance - Courier Mail: "

High-and-dry sex offenders claimed disaster relief assistance Courier Mail The rort comes as genuine flood survivors, such as Danny McGuire who lost his wife and two of his three children when a wall of water struck Grantham struggle to get back on their feet. Mr McGuire and his only surviving son Zachary, 7, have received ...

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Devil in 'twin peaks' detail - BusinessLIVE

Devil in 'twin peaks' detail - BusinessLIVE: "

Devil in 'twin peaks' detail BusinessLIVE ... before it turns into a massive fraud - like the Barry Tannenbaum rip-off of 2009 did. The Tannenbaum saga continues to drag on because he wasn't nabbed in time. The last I heard he was still living in Runaway Bay (highly appropriate) in Queensland, ...

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Warnings Coles' tactics may backfire - Stock and Land

Warnings Coles' tactics may backfire - Stock and Land: "

ABC Online

Warnings Coles' tactics may backfire Stock and Land In its submission, Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation President Brian Tessman said using milk as a close to or below cost 'advertising agent' by major retailers needed to stop as it had led to a situation of market failure and was undermining the ... A good bargain and a glass of milkABC Online all 91 news articles »

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Mundra Port to Bid for Australia Coal Terminal Rights - Wall Street Journal

Mundra Port to Bid for Australia Coal Terminal Rights - Wall Street Journal: "

Mundra Port to Bid for Australia Coal Terminal Rights Wall Street Journal Mundra Port, a unit of Adani Enterprises Ltd., intends to bid for a 99-year lease for the Abbot Point Coal Terminal as part of the State of Queensland's competitive bidding process, Australia's competition regulator said on its website. ... and more »

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Shoppers benefit as prices fail to go bananas - Sydney Morning Herald

Shoppers benefit as prices fail to go bananas - Sydney Morning Herald: "

Shoppers benefit as prices fail to go bananas Sydney Morning Herald WHENEVER there is bad weather in NSW and Queensland, bananas are the benchmark of how grocery bills will rise. Six weeks after cyclone Yasi and after summer flooding across the eastern seaboard, bananas did not fare as badly as expected and prices have ... and more »

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Analyst: Testing year ahead for PCs - ARNnet

Analyst: Testing year ahead for PCs - ARNnet: "

Delimiter

Analyst: Testing year ahead for PCs ARNnet The unexpected interest rate hike, and natural disasters such as the Queensland floods, contributed to a sluggish retail performance, Cheah highlighted. Despite these tough conditions in Q4, HP regained its number one spot from Acer in the consumer ... HP reigns supreme in Aussie PC marketDelimiter all 8 news articles »

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Hearing impaired cut off during Qld floods - Sydney Morning Herald

Hearing impaired cut off during Qld floods - Sydney Morning Herald: "

News 4 Us

Hearing impaired cut off during Qld floods Sydney Morning Herald During that time, some callers were unable to call emergency services on the disability phone service, the report by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network found. "As a result there would be significant disruptions to the services ... Report Released for Emergency Communications Needs of People With Disability ...News 4 Us Accan submits report on NRS services during floodsTelecompaper (subscription) all 11 news articles »

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Carbon row adds to consumers' malaise - Sydney Morning Herald

Carbon row adds to consumers' malaise - Sydney Morning Herald: "

Carbon row adds to consumers' malaise Sydney Morning Herald It also showed the impact that this summer's natural disasters have had, particularly on the Queensland economy. Demand for home loans across the nation dropped 4.5 per cent in January, ending six months of, albeit benign, growth. ... and more »

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Turf's up for coastal parks - My Sunshine Coast (press release)

Turf's up for coastal parks - My Sunshine Coast (press release): "

Turf's up for coastal parks My Sunshine Coast (press release) ... through improved consumer confidence. “Ultimately, the community will receive immeasurable benefits through the many health and environmental advantages afforded by healthy parks and gardens.” The project was funded by Agri-Science Queensland (part ...

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The political truth is in the advertising - ABC Online

The political truth is in the advertising - ABC Online: "

ABC Online

The political truth is in the advertising ABC Online Cast your mind back to the 2010 election and what did we learn from the Coalition advertising campaign in Queensland? That Premier Anna Bligh was a drag on the federal Labor ticket. On the morning of the election a Labor campaign worker called, ... and more »

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Bright future for Qld's economy - Sunshine Coast Daily

Bright future for Qld's economy - Sunshine Coast Daily: "

Bright future for Qld's economy Sunshine Coast Daily She said consumer confidence was also likely to bounce back, especially with the $1000 flood relief payments set to encourage retail spend and the re-building efforts also likely to stimulate the economy.

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St George banks on regional rebuilding strategy - The Australian

St George banks on regional rebuilding strategy - The Australian: "

The Age

St George banks on regional rebuilding strategy The Australian The group already has the BankSA regional brand and has not ruled out rebranding St George's Queensland and WA operations. Mr Chapman said the expanded Victorian operations would target premium retail banking customers and small-to-medium business ... Construction lending hits two-year lowSwitzer Financial News (blog) Asian Markets Exhibit Mixed TrendRTT News all 142 news articles »

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Beautiful one day, on the market the next - Sydney Morning Herald

Beautiful one day, on the market the next - Sydney Morning Herald: "

Sydney Morning Herald

Beautiful one day, on the market the next Sydney Morning Herald According to RP Data, since peaking in 2008 house prices at Noosa, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, have fallen 18 per cent and apartment prices 24 per cent. With 800 properties for sale, a quick rebound is unlikely. The news is not much better on the ... and more »

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Police probe ATM swap scam - ABC Local

Police probe ATM swap scam - ABC Local: "

Police probe ATM swap scam ABC Local Police say thieves swapped a faulty ATM for a small but functioning machine at the Carrara Markets on Queensland's Gold Coast. Detective Inspector Brian Swan says the stolen machine was found in the grounds of a Molendinar business on ...

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New moves to revive Cubbie - Herald Sun

New moves to revive Cubbie - Herald Sun: "

New moves to revive Cubbie Herald Sun Either through a sale or new investment -- as he seeks to recoup money that executives gave to a company embroiled in scam claims. Cubbie entered administration in October 2009, owing $320 million to National Australia Bank and Suncorp. ...

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Insurance Industry Roundtable - Clayton Utz

Insurance Industry Roundtable - Clayton Utz: "

Insurance Industry Roundtable Clayton Utz I think a couple of years ago some of you may recall that the industry through the ICA tried to work with the various stakeholders to come up with a common definition of flood and it was actually the ACCC that ultimately put a stop to that, ... and more »

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Quigley updates the state of the NBN - ABC Technology and Games

Quigley updates the state of the NBN - ABC Technology and Games: "

Quigley updates the state of the NBN ABC Technology and Games MIKE QUIGLEY: Well, we're in the process of just replanning, as you would expect, the move from 14 points of interconnect, which was our assumption earlier, to 121 points of interconnect at the request of the ACCC has meant some replanning obviously. ... and more »

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NRL: Benji latest with poisoned chalice - New Zealand Herald

NRL: Benji latest with poisoned chalice - New Zealand Herald: "

NRL: Benji latest with poisoned chalice New Zealand Herald All of this would be bad enough in isolation, but this week's NRL kick-off comes after police laid more charges over an alleged exotic bet scam gone wrong in last year's Canterbury-North Queensland match in Townsville. With Bulldogs player Ryan Tandy ... and more »

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Visy and Amcor customers win record damages payout - ABC Online

Visy and Amcor customers win record damages payout - ABC Online: "

Visy and Amcor customers win record damages payout ABC Online It's three times more than the next largest payout, and it cost the cartelists, three times more than the fine that the ACCC had imposed. So it's a very good day for our clients. SUE LANNIN: In 2007 the Federal Court fined Visy and its owner the late ... and more »

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Australian Employers Unexpectedly Cut Workers in February - BusinessWeek

Australian Employers Unexpectedly Cut Workers in February - BusinessWeek: "

Moneycontrol.com

Australian Employers Unexpectedly Cut Workers in February BusinessWeek Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens said last month a deluge in January and cyclone in February in Queensland may cut 1 percentage point from growth this quarter. Recent reports showed building approvals declined by the most in eight years ... High exchange rate 'incredibly stabilising' for economy: Philip LoweThe Australian Unhappy consumers not buying homesSydney Morning Herald all 176 news articles »

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ABC Rural News and Information for southern Queensland and Capricornia ... - ABC Local

ABC Rural News and Information for southern Queensland and Capricornia ... - ABC Local: "

ABC Rural News and Information for southern Queensland and Capricornia ... ABC Local The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission came under heavy criticism yesterday at a Senate Inquiry into milk price discounting. The second day of the inquiry saw Federal Senators question various industry players ...

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Far North Queensland Tourism Crisis Claims Bale Resort Port Douglas - Travel Trends

Far North Queensland Tourism Crisis Claims Bale Resort Port Douglas - Travel Trends: "

Far North Queensland Tourism Crisis Claims Bale Resort Port Douglas Travel Trends The spotlight will be firmly on Thailand's accommodation industry and websites. No Vacancy Thailand is all about web trends, sales and marketing, distribution, yield management and consumer interaction. It will be packed with issues, case studies, ... and more »

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Construction lending hits two-year low - Switzer Financial News (blog)

Construction lending hits two-year low - Switzer Financial News (blog): "

TheBull.com.au

Construction lending hits two-year low Switzer Financial News (blog) Retail discounting will continue to be a theme in coming months to generate consumer-buying interest. However, the outlook for retailers is likely to modestly improve, as the massive rebuilding phase in Queensland will boost spending across an array of ... Asian Markets Exhibit Mixed TrendRTT News all 109 news articles »

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A good bargain and a glass of milk - ABC Online

A good bargain and a glass of milk - ABC Online: "

ABC Online

A good bargain and a glass of milk ABC Online "The risk is that the Australian industry is at the tipping point of having mass walkouts from farms around the country, particularly in North Queensland," he said. "Coles needs to explain themselves to the Australian people in terms of their conduct ... Coles may cut moreStock and Land all 51 news articles »

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PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - March 10 - Reuters

PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - March 10 - Reuters: "

PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - March 10 Reuters --The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) yesterday rejected Asahi Holdings' takeover bid for soft drink manufacturer P&N. Asahi already owns Australia's second-largest soft drinks group, Schweppes Australia. ACCC chairman Graeme ... and more »

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College accused of enrolment scam cautions against assumptions - ABC Online

College accused of enrolment scam cautions against assumptions - ABC Online: "

College accused of enrolment scam cautions against assumptions ABC Online The principal of a far north Queensland school under investigation over claims of inflated enrolment figures has asked the public not to make assumptions. Djarragun College principal Jean Illingworth says it would be inappropriate to make ... and more »

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Rural News and Information for North Queensland, Thursday 10th March 2011 - ABC Local

Rural News and Information for North Queensland, Thursday 10th March 2011 - ABC Local: "

Rural News and Information for North Queensland, Thursday 10th March 2011 ABC Local Dr Garry Mortimer is a specialist in consumer behaviour at the Queensland University of Technology. He says the major super market chains are slashing prices of staples like eggs and milk, in an attempt to get people through the door. ...

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Rural News and Information for ABC Tropical North, Thursday March 10, 2011 - ABC Local

Rural News and Information for ABC Tropical North, Thursday March 10, 2011 - ABC Local: "

Rural News and Information for ABC Tropical North, Thursday March 10, 2011 ABC Local The sugar industry marketing body Queensland Sugar Limited will establish an industry working group to run a review of pricing and risk options. Wet weather caused an 800000 tonne short fall in Queensland's sugar production last year at an estimated ... and more »

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Help after a rainy day? The poor also deserve that - Sydney Morning Herald

Help after a rainy day? The poor also deserve that - Sydney Morning Herald: "

Sydney Morning Herald

Help after a rainy day? The poor also deserve that Sydney Morning Herald Photo: Michelle Smith My family and I have been among the many empathising with the terrible stories of loss and destruction after the recent disasters in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. I'm sure I'm not alone in checking my insurance ... and more »

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Australian Consumer Confidence and Home Loans Drop - Forex News Now

Australian Consumer Confidence and Home Loans Drop - Forex News Now: "

Australian Consumer Confidence and Home Loans Drop Forex News Now Also, home loans took a 4.5 percent decline in January, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, as households focus on curbing debt and recovering from the Queensland floods. The decline was much steeper than projected with estimates only at ... Asian Markets Exhibit Mixed TrendRTT News all 80 news articles »

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Home loans fall as floods sap demand - Sydney Morning Herald

Home loans fall as floods sap demand - Sydney Morning Herald: "

NEWS.com.au

Home loans fall as floods sap demand Sydney Morning Herald Home loans fell in January for the first time in seven months, dropping more than analysts expected, as Queensland's floods hit demand. The number of loans sank 4.5 per cent in January to 48871, reversing a 2.1 per cent increase in December, ... Australia's Home-Loan Approvals, Consumer Confidence DeclineBusinessWeek Climate and weather jolt economic dataNinemsn all 69 news articles »

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Australian currency on a downer ahead of jobs report - The Australian

Australian currency on a downer ahead of jobs report - The Australian: "

Australian currency on a downer ahead of jobs report The Australian At the same time, January news from the housing sector was also poor, with housing finance falling 4.5 per cent from December as floods in Queensland disrupted the industry, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said. At 5pm AEDT, the Australian dollar ... and more »

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Hedge funds work on RiverCity strategy - The Australian

Hedge funds work on RiverCity strategy - The Australian: "

Hedge funds work on RiverCity strategy The Australian A FORTNIGHT into the receivership of Queensland's RiverCity Motorway, its hedge fund debt holders are preparing to work out their strategy for the failed group. RiverCity, the operator of the Clem Jones Tunnel, collapsed late last month owing $1.3 ...

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Australia's Home-Loan Approvals Drop on Floods, Consumer Sentiment Weakens - Bloomberg

Australia's Home-Loan Approvals Drop on Floods, Consumer Sentiment Weakens - Bloomberg: "

NEWS.com.au

Australia's Home-Loan Approvals Drop on Floods, Consumer Sentiment Weakens Bloomberg ... citing weaker consumer spending and higher savings. The governor has said the bank will look through the economic impact of torrential rains in Queensland that affected about 30000 properties, shut coal mines, cut rail lines and damaged crops. ... Home loans fall as floods sap demandSydney Morning Herald Climate and weather jolt economic dataNinemsn all 62 news articles »

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Coles may cut more - Stock and Land

Coles may cut more - Stock and Land: "

Coles may cut more Stock and Land The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuels said the ACCC would look into the role of big milk processors and major supermarket chains as part of an inquiry into heavily discounted milk prices. ...

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Coles may cut more - Stock and Land

Coles may cut more - Stock and Land: "

Coles may cut more Stock and Land The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuels said the ACCC would look into the role of big milk processors and major supermarket chains as part of an inquiry into heavily discounted milk prices. ...

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