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Australia continues to struggle to manage its ‘two speed economy’ as the resource sector booms, while rising interest rates cripple the services sector.

The majority of Australians reject the Government’s projected population growth figures, with 69 percent of Australians opposed to the idea of a population of 36 million by 2050.

Half of employers expect they will increase the number of full time staff in the June quarter, but only if you live in Western Australia.

Australian Airline Virgin Blue has confirmed the company has signed an agreement with Boeing to supply up to 105 new 737 aircraft from 2011 through 2017.

Apple tomorrow will launch their iPhone OS 4.0 update in an event which will also see the company launch their own online advertising platform iAds.

Coach-a-thon is a uniquely West Australian event that sees hundreds of people participate in a frenzy of free, professional coaching.

“Free” is being hailed as the Internet’s natural and ultimate future – as evidenced by a growing cohort of bloggers who insist “free” is the only solution to content providers’ Internet woes. However, Ovum believes their economic logic is flawed, and that financing “free” through advertising alone requires a scale which is unlikely to be achieved in online entertainment unless the sector undergoes a radical revolution.

Accountants will be subject to stricter requirements when engaging in transactions involving client monies under a proposed standard issued by the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board (APESB).

Following the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increasing official interest rates 25 basis points yesterday, National Australia Bank (NAB) confirmed its standard variable home loan interest rate would increase to almost 7 percent.

Airlines have realised for sometime that the key to repeat traffic is creating loyalty — they compete vigorously with frequent flyer programmes offering various options, awards and upgrades.

People are being reminded to re-register their telephone number with the Federal Government’s Do Not Call Register, with current registrations due to expire next month.

Results from a survey into Australians using mobile phones found 39 percent of men and 26 percent of women have lost or had their mobile phones stolen before.

Figures out from ANZ show the Australian economy showing a strong post-GFC recovery with job ads surging almost 21 percent since January.

Despite todays rate rise and being saturated with financial advice, Australians are not prepared and no more financially savvy than before, according to a report by leading direct lender MyRate.com.au.

In Italy, they say…Natale coi tuoi, Pasqua dove vuoi. Put simply, it means you must spend Christmas with your family but Easter is up for grabs.

Blackberry envy has replaced penis envy for many men. Men see their degree of importance is based on how many messages they get or how often they need to check their messages. Their personal status is determined by how often, how many, when and where they respond to their emails, texts, update Facebook or send a Tweet.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise the official cash rate 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent, effective 7 April 2010, surprising the markets that had predicted the cash rate would remain unchanged.

National Australia Bank reassured customers again today it would not move its standard variable interest rate beyond any change the RBA makes to the official cash rate today.

Blonde-haired women earn seven percent more than women with other hair colours researchers claim, suggesting looks are worth more than intelligence if stereotypes are correct.

Financial advisers may be banned from charging commissions on investments and pension sales, under recommendations contained in the Cooper Review of superannuation.