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Victorian first home buyers have been given a boost by the state government, eligible for up to $36,500 in combined state and federal government grants.

Airlines are struggling to book tickets for flights as the economic crisis escalates and swine flu grips the globe.

Despite positive news of an economic recovery, a leading economist has said the Australian economy will remain ‘weak’ for the next six months.

The Government has scrapped its Grocery Choice website, set up to help shoppers compare grocery prices in supermarkets across the country in order to find the best price.

A leading Australian accountant has warned small businesses planning on making last minute purchases before June 30, to ensure the asset is delivered and installed ready for use before this date, in order to receive the 50 percent Investment Allowance tax break.

The Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has today issued a warning to small businesses to act with extreme caution when making any changes to their existing staffing arrangements, including hiring, firing, changing staff hours or rates of pay, after next Wednesday, 1 July.

The latest Apple iPhone 3G S has arrived in Australia and is now available for purchase.

New research conducted by Suncorp has found that Australians are concerned about their super and worried and they will not have enough money to retire.

A report conducted by a Queensland University psychologist has found that clear, concise emails can lead to higher morale at work and employers should create a list of guidelines on how staff should compose, send and check emails.

Family First senator Steven Fielding has said that the banks must be able to justify unnecessary increases in their interest rates.

Employees of struggling British Airways have agreed to work for free for one month, helping to save the sinking airline up to $A20.6 million.

In order to help businesses survive the economic downturn, the Queensland Government has launched a new website that enables small businesses to assess different areas of their business through a series of quizzes.

The economic downturn is the time when the right technology is crucially important for a small business’ survival and continued growth, according to Andrew Gorecki, managing director of retail information technology firm, Retail Directions.

3 Mobile has launched a new business plan entitled ‘The Works’ designed to offer small and medium businesses greater choice, flexibility and value.

A survey conducted by accounting firm Pitcher Partners has found that the majority of Australian small and medium businesses would like to see a more simplified tax system.

HTC has unveiled it’s latest Google Android phone in London in a bid to rival Apple’s iPhone.

Retail bodies Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) have welcomed the Government’s decision to exempt retailers from aspects of the national consumer credit laws.

I had the pleasure of listening to Chris Richardson, leading BRW economist last week – who commented on our ugly year. Reflecting general opinion – he said that Australia remained relatively unscathed because of the solid health of our banks and the strict governance systems we have in place.

The Government’s controversial emissions trading scheme (ETS) will hurt Australian small and medium businesses according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

The OECD’s latest Economic Outlook has revealed that Australia is outperforming every other advanced economy, with lower debt and lower deficits that any other country.