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The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.7 percent in September.

A new survey has found that for many businesses in the Asia Pacific region, enterprise web 2.0 is a “must have” for their organisaion.

As the economy continues to recover, SMEs are being warned not to get too excited and rush into winning new contracts or gaining a rush of new sales.



Continued above-average natural population growth and steady migration flows were major contributing factors to Australia faring better in the global downturn than its OECD counterparts, according to a new study.

Demand for housing has pushed up construction activity, ending 18 consecutive months of decline.

The Reserve Bank’s decision to lift interest rates to 3.25 percent has been met with mixed reactions.

Virgin Blue and Black Eyed Peas team up By Veronica Joseph on Wednesday, 7 October 2009 Last month Virgin Blue launched the world’s first Twitter airfare war. Now, Virgin Blue is using Twitter to give away tickets to Black Eyed Peas concerts across Australia to @virginblue followers. In addition, the Black Eyed Peas will also […]

Microsoft has unveiled its answer to the Apple iPhone, launching a new version of its mobile operating system and an iTunes-style marketplace for smartphone applications.

Interest rates lifted too soon: AI Interest rates have been lifted too soon according to Australian Industry Group chief executive Heather Ridout. Ridout told ABC Radio that she had spoken to a number of companies about the rate rise and they all believe the bank has got ahead of themselves. ‘It’s a pretty tough environment […]

First it was hotmail, now Gmail and Yahoo mail accounts have been hacked.

Kraft has unveiled a new name for its cheesy Vegemite spread, after the disaster than was iSnack2.0.

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates by 25 basis points, to 3.25 percent.

Companies are being urged to encourage their managers to take a holiday and to stop stockpiling leave, The Australian reports.

The Excom Education Express IT Salary Index has found the average entry level salary of IT staff has increased by $2,000 in the past year to reach $38,000.

Results from DBM Consultants’ Business Financial Services Monitor has found small and medium businesses would be highly sensitive to and adversely affected by an increase in interest rates.

A recent Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Business Expectations survey has found more businesses are planning to hire staff and are anticipating a rise in sales and profits in the lead up to the December 2009 quarter.

The ACTU has urged policymakers to crack down on tax cheats and loopholes used by the rich to claim more money.

A new Bankwest survey has revealed the lengths some parents will go to in order to make ends meet, with many resorting to raiding their kid’s piggy bank to pay for simple items like a loaf of bread.

Word clouds are growing in popularity, according to Kate Tribe, CEO of Australia research firm Tribe Research.

Prices remain steady Prices remain steady in the Australian economy, according to the latest TD Securities-Melbourne Institute monthly inflation gauge. The gauge was unchanged in September over the previous month, while also recording its lowest yearly rise in the indicator’s seven-year history. TD Securities Senior Strategist Annette Beacher said the gauge showed annual inflation was […]