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It seems there is an Apple iPhone app for just about anything. A new application for iPhone has been developed to allow users to track outbreaks of infections diseases such as swine flu.

Low-income households in the ACT will struggle to pay for a proposed water price hike, says the ACT Council of Social Service (ATCOSS).

If you are thinking of starting a new business and need some guidance, Small Business September 09 is the place to start.

Web promotions company uSocial has come under fire again, this time from Facebook, for trying to “sell” friends to businesses on the social networking site.

ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence said unions would fight hard for workers rights to ensure they are not worse off under the new changes to modern awards.

Symantec Corp today announced that they will be donating Symantec enterprise software to Australian non-profit organisations, as part of its corporate social responsibilitie initiatives.

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) has announced they will delay the introduction of the Rudd Government’s new Modern Awards scheme in order to give employers time to prepare for the changes.

In a world of Web 2.0, traditional marketing methods – like the trusty catalogue – are still holding their own, new research has revealed.

Australian car rental website Oodles is calling on their Twitter followers to compose a tagline for the company’s new logo as part of a new branding strategy for the business.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is calling for comment on the proposed acquisition of Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd by Caltex Australia Limited.

Applications are now open for WorkCover’s 2009 mentor program for small businesses.

Treasurer Wayne Swan has signaled the Government will start to phase out stimulus measures as the economy improves.

Sage Software today announced the availably of new software which will allow small businesses to better connect with their customers.

A new study has found that conversations taking place on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook about poor customer experiences are severely harming the reputation of many organisations and negatively impacting the bottom line.

Microsoft and Telstra today announced the availability of a new cloud computing service for businesses of all sizes.

Moving beyond the simple stamp, Australia Post has announced plans to enter the insurance market.

eBay has sold the majority of its stake in VoIP service Skype to a group of private investors in a deal worth $US1.9 billion, according to reports.

The Reserve Bank yesterday kept interest rates on hold at the 49-year low of three percent, however the central bank has advised homeowners and borrowers to be prepared for an eventual rate rise at the end of the year.

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold to give households more time to pay their bills before the rise cycle begins.

The political career of NSW Health Minister John Della Bosca is up in smokes, amid allegations he had an extramarital affair with a 26-year-old woman.