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South Australia’s Safe Work Month 2009 has officially commenced, kicking off over the weekend.

G7 warns recovery remains fragile Finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) believe that while the world economy is growing faster than expected, the recovery remains “fragile.” The ministers from the G7 rich countries said in a joint statement over the weekend that “there is no room for complacency since the prospects for growth […]

Kraft kicks off Vegemite naming competition After the disaster that was Vegemite iSnack2.0, Kraft has kicked off a second naming competition for the creamy spread. Posting details on their website, the company has put forth six suggestions for possible names, asking Australians and New Zealanders to vote on their favourite. The names that are being […]

Despite a first quarter slowdown due to the global financial crisis, revenues from Australian online general advertising grew by 19 percent in 2008/09 to reach a total market value of $510 million, a report has found.

A survey by CPA Australia has found that while small business is driving recovery and growth in South East Asia, Australia is lagging behind.

Research in Motion made PR gold today when they employed Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am to launch the latest BlackBerry.

Computer giant Dell has released a new laptop that can recharge wirelessly through power cords built into its base.

Australian digital agency Holler Sydney has developed and launched a world first iPhone application to support Earth Hour’s “Vote Earth” campaign.

This month, women across Australia will be frocking up as part of the month long Frocktober festivities, designed to raise awareness and money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).

Facebook is changing the dynamics of relationships and breeding a new ‘jealous generation’, according to a study.

Australian businesses are placing their customers and staff at risk of identity fraud through the sloppy handling of sensitive personal information, Crime Stoppers Australia has warned.

Growing demand for high quality online content is driving business for Australian web content producers, says Brisbane content marketer and copywriter Joanne Grey, of Spotted Wombat.

The recent financial crisis should serve as a wake-up call for Australia’s high-income earners, according to NAB Private Wealth Queensland state manager David Pourre.

The swine flu vaccine is available from today, with priority given to the sick, elderly and pregnant women.

Australia’s population is tipped to hit 22 million at precisely 2:02pm (AEST) today, according to demographer Mark McCrindle.

The Productivity Commission has delivered its draft recommendations on executive salaries, giving more power to shareholders.

The NSW Government is holding a free website workshop for Sydney business owners to help them market their business online.

The Trading Post will no longer appear in print, after Telstra Corporation Ltd announced they would cease publishing the print version in favour of an online portal, reports The Australian.

Nominations for the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2010 officially open today.

The Reserve Bank has warned Australia could face a resurgence of house price inflation, as construction lags and the economy recovers.