TSX News: Imperial Oil, Domtar, Aeterna Zentaris and more
Paper and paper product maker, Domtar (TSE:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) said Friday its fourth-quarter earnings dropped on weak pulp sales. For the three months ended December 31, the company posted earnings of $ 61 million, or $ 1.63 per share, down 81 percent from ... Read more on Proactive Investors USA & Canada
Norseman Gold requests trading halt on ASX, shares jump 14.5pct in London
Norseman Gold (LON:NGL, ASX:NGL) said trading in its shares on the Australian Stock Exchange has been halted at its request pending an update on its operations and corporate restructuring. The company has previously said that it is currently in talks ... Read more on Proactive Investors UK
Woman Spins Camel Wool to Prevent Slaughter of 1.2 Million Wild Australian Camels
In contrast with the baby's soft down, older camels have two coats – an outer hairy coat and an inner downy coat – all of which can be used to make durable wool wall hangings, handwoven floor rugs, and tote bags. Helen explained that her product range ... Read more on Green Prophet
Boomers raise the bar for retirement living
Australian Unity retirement living head Derek McMillan attests to the rising standards but says the heightened expectations aren't just confined to baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964). Current residents in their 70s will eye the ... Read more on The Australian
Toy magic!
That's why the owners of Hocusadabra, Kristen Zaki from New Zealand and Tarlan Amigh from Australia, decided to source toys for their own children that were safe, long-lasting, and of high quality. According to self-professed passionate employee, ... Read more on China Daily
Capturing the world through photography, video and multimedia
New Delhi — A visitor takes a picture of a lifelike sculpture of a newborn baby and frogs by Australian artist Sam Jinks at the India Art Fair. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan — One of the more 1000 prison detainees in Krygyzstan who sewed their lips together ... Read more on Los Angeles Times
Asia Stocks Rise a Second Day on Economy Data, China Speculation
China Merchants Bank Co. led Chinese lenders higher as growth in imports and exports slowed, stoking speculation the government will soon loosen anti-inflation policies to spur growth. James Hardie Industries SE, an Australian building materials ... Read more on BusinessWeek
Battle to end cattle exports lives on
ANIMAL rights campaigner Chantal Teague has been encouraged by the national campaign against live exports, despite the Australian Labor Party's decision to maintain the practice. The Seville resident was one of two Victorians flown to Sydney as an ... Read more on Mountain Views Mail
Australia's biggest economic threat is China
Australia has benefited from a substantial increase in demand for and prices for its mineral products. The country is enjoying its best terms of trade (measured as price of exports divided by price of imports, showing the quantity of imports that can ... Read more on MarketWatch
'Hay day' for Aussie exporters to China
"Arable land is precious in China and the government does not want it wasted to grow animal feed," explains Peace, who hopes the Chinese government's views will see an increase of Australian hay exports to the Asian giant. ... Read more on supply chain review
Australian and Thai customs agents tackle wildlife smuggling
Baby sun bears and thousands of tortoises have also been found. Australian customs is working with Thailand and others to prevent the movement of such items and to stop live Australian birds, snakes and lizards from being traded on the international ... Read more on ABC Online
Australia's ageing baby boomers will dramatically change the property market
There are 5.3 million baby boomers (born between 1945 and 1964), and the oldest are now starting to retire. This dominant market segment makes up 25% of the Australian population; represents 38% of the country's households; 43% of the paid workforce ... Read more on SmartCompany.com.au
Make way for the culinary cutting-edge of 2012
Have you lost your appetite for heritage pig products? Maybe you've stopped caring about retro desserts, molecular gastronomy, Korean barbecue, bone marrow, comfort foods, Prohibition cocktails, burger mania and fusion tacos faster than you can say ... Read more on Houston Chronicle
Originally Broadcast on the 5th of June 2009, Chris Hitchen discusses the surprising growth in Australian online retail that's happened over the past few months, despite the Credit Crunch's negative effects. Increased traffic to Getprice has shown the the high-end retailers taking a bit of a hit, but the value retailers doing a roaring trade. Winter chills have also seen a rise in online sales of pharmaceuticals, from cold and flu medication to prescription drugs, and a massive increase in the sale of scarves and gloves.
Australians splurge million on hair, beauty and cosmetic surgery
"Older Australians have greater financial security and freedom, so they can afford to splash out on a greater range of products and procedures," Ms Dobie said. In 2010-2011, 62000 Australians underwent surgical cosmetic procedures, while another 68000 ... Read more on NEWS.com.au
Metrosexual kings David Beckham and Shane Warne swap shirts (beauty tips) in ...
The 42-year-old Australian star is obviously now welcoming the metrosexual trend, but David has been pioneering the look for years. Victoria Beckham's husband hasn't been shy about his grooming, having highlights, using beauty products and looking ... Read more on Daily Mail
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK: Don't be caught by legal traps on social media this ...
This week it was hit by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission over the word "stress free" describing margin loan products, which are anything but stress-free. In fact, ASIC said the words were inappropriate to use. ... Read more on SmartCompany.com.au
Samsung wins most important round yet in battle with Apple - it can sell ...
While the Australian market is not large, it is a key launch market for Apple products outside the United States. Apple and Samsung have been locked in a battle in 10 countries involving smartphones and tablets since April. At one point, Apple forced ... Read more on Daily Mail
Costumes no treat for pets
Q. Before she died unexpectedly, my late daughter adopted an Australian shepherd, Dos, from her fiance's mother. The dog spent a lot of time at our house and I decided to adopt a dog from the same litter, Koda, a wonderful pet. ... Read more on Chicago Sun-Times
Food security should be about feeding the hungry, not making a profit
Benjamin Shepherd does not work for, consult to, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has no relevant affiliations. Our goal is to ensure the content is not compromised in any way. ... Read more on The Conversation
Australia Targets Bigger Exports to Middle East Markets
Current economic woes and the rising Australian dollar have made the US a less promising market for Australian sheepmeat and live exports. The Middle East is now the bigger market for Australian shepherds. "What we're seeing is a result of higher ... Read more on International Business Times AU
Australian LNG Exports In FY12 Expected To Edge Up 2%
It also assumes that Woodside Petroleum Ltd.'s (WPL.AU) Pluto LNG project will come on line in March as planned. Higher LNG prices and volumes are expected to result in the value of Australian LNG exports rising 11% in the year to June 30, ... Read more on Wall Street Journal
Beef exports to South East Asia down in August Australian beef exports to South East Asia and Greater China totalled 12300 tonnes during August, a 6pc decrease on the same month last year according to Meat and Livestock Australia. The fall was attributed mainly to smaller shipments to Indonesia ... Read more on Beef Central
Decades of wealth from boom as commodities exports forecast to hit 0bn AUSTRALIA stands poised to capitalise on an economic transformation unparalleled in the nation's history, with a resources and commodities boom capable of generating $ 480 billion of exports in the next 20 years and creating 750000 jobs. ... Read more on The Australian
Export apple vote a 'missed opportunity'
A frustrated Pipfruit NZ chairman Ian Palmer said the low level of support from exporters was "hugely disappointing" and meant it was now unlikely that Agriculture Minister David Carter would approve HEA-controlled exports to Australia. ... Read more on Stuff.co.nz
Australian wheat export surge 'slows considerably'
However, at 1.7m tonnes, exports were only 5% higher than a year before, a significant slowdown from increases averaging more than 30% earlier in the 2010-11 season, which began in October. "The growth rate in Australia wheat exports slowed ... Read more on Agrimoney.com
