Month: February 2014

A journalist for The Australian has been kicked out of a press conference announcing Clive Palmer's candidates for the re-run Senate election in WA.

Australia experienced its 15th hottest summer since records began in 1910, while the summer before was the hottest ever.

Officials in Bali say a Seven Network programme on Schapelle Corby will be aired "at her own risk."

In today's competitive marketplace, you often only have a few seconds to inform a customer about your product or service, get your promotional message across, and turn a lead into a sale.

Qantas and Australian Business, supported by the Australian High Commission and the Australian Times, are pleased to announce the finalists for the Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award 2014.

Qantas boss Alan Joyce says he is optimistic despite $252 million loss and 5000 jobs cuts announcement.

Many people feel that schools and educational institutes are exempt from branding — which is far from true.

Attracting employers in today's job market isn't easy. With so few jobs and so many applicants, job seekers are finding that the competition is stiff and for every job they put in an application, there are people who are more qualified and more experienced than they are.

Channel 7 is suing the Australian Federal Police over armed raids on its Sydney offices last week, searching for evidence of an interview deal with Schapelle Corby,

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Bangkok is an ideal holiday destination for complete relaxation. Many markets in the city are among the attractions that should not be missed.

Whether you wear eyeglasses on a regular basis or only for occasional events like driving, watching movies, or viewing sporting events, you’ll want to choose frames that best complement your facial features. With so many styles, shapes, colors and accent details to choose from, it helps to know what glasses ...

INXS REVELATIONS: Michael Hutchence band-mates in tell all interviews as albums sit at numbers 1 and 2 on Aussie charts.

The winner of the 2014 Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award will be announced on 11 March, at a reception at the Australian High Commission.

Lifestyle choices DR NIGEL SMITH says you can make now to reduce your long- term risk of cancer.

Smiggle opens its doors at Westfield in Stratford, the first salvo in a huge investment plan to create 3,000 new jobs in Britain.

British singer Tinie Tempah says he wants to move to Australia to escape stardom in the UK.

The Australians Greens have called on the federal government to lift gag orders on staff at Manus Island detention centre.

The prime minister has found a portrait of the Queen for his office after a lengthy search.

So what makes up the price of a plane ticket and what influences it?

Emcon are specialist movers of heavy equipment, based in the midlands, the UK’s long-established engineering heartland. Whether a client needs to move a single vending machine or an entire production line, Emcon have the capacity and skills to make this possible, without risk of damage or injury.

The first formal meeting of this weekend's G20 event, hosted by Joe Hockey, got under way with a gathering of world business leaders with the B20 business forum focussing on jobs and growth.

Some of the best examples of the dry, irreverent and ironic Aussie sense of humour can be found in our television commercials. Enjoy this top selection of the funniest Australian TV advertisements. What are your favourite classic adverts?

Kylie Minogue urges Simon Cowell to put Dannii Minogue back on X Factor UK judging panel.

Facebook's decision to pay $17bn for WhatsApp is truly staggering, but the deal was brokered in fairly ordinary circumstances.

Modern Family stars touch down in Australia for special vacation episode.

The federal opposition is critical over reports that Iran has summoned the Australian envoy to complain about the death of an Iranian asylum seeker in PNG.

An Australian Christian missionary being held by North Korean police faces questioning over religious material he carried.

If your inner-adventurer is bursting to get out and discover the world, if you are interested in making Dubai your home and working all over the world, Emirates has the perfect opportunity for you.

Australian Federal Police have raided Channel Seven's inner-Sydney offices searching for evidence of a lucrative interview with Schapelle Corby.

Following the airing of INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, the band's greatest hits album has hit the top of the Australian album chart at #1. But what are the 5 best INXS songs?

Shane Warne has been seen unloading his luggage at Liz Hurley's London residence, according to reports

INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, the Michael Hutchence biopic shown on Australian TV, is reportedly being pitched to UK buyers.

Cameras are now standard features for most mobile phones. The all-in-one ease of access has created an increased desire to snap and share everything from beautiful meals to oddly dressed strangers to silly signs.

Cate Blanchett has dedicated her third BAFTA win to her late friend, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

John Torode’s Australia series premiering on the UK's Good Food channel.

Illegal downloading of films is a form of theft and new measures to cut the rate of online piracy need to be implemented, according to Australia's attorney-general.

Despite the Aussie jobless figure rising to its highest level in a decade, Prime Minister Tony Abbott believes if the government is allowed to get on with its job, unemployment could turn around quickly.

House prices may have risen 8.4% in the latter end of 2013, but there are some popular areas of the UK where sales have never faltered.

One of the best contemporary circus companies in the world, has joined forces with one of the finest string quartets to bring you their biggest and most ambitious production yet. 'Opus' by Circa and Debussy String Quartet is playing at the Barbican in London from 18 February.

Australian music and sports fans have complained to a parliamentary inquiry about ticket scalping (touting), but the entertainment and ticketing industry says it isn't a major problem.

Schapelle Corby secretly married in jail a year ago? Since her release Schapelle Corby has not spoken to media, although reports have emerged she has tied the knot.

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, David Hodson answers your questions on issues that affect an ever increasing number of families who live and work abroad.

Toyota's decision to follow Holden and Ford out of car-making in Australia by the end of 2017 will change the face of the nation's industry forever, the federal government says.

The DIY patio is limited only by available space and your imagination, and of course your budget.

As an expat in the UK, you've probably heard of 1st Contact. Here's how their Cape Town office took up their NEKNomination challenge.

Prison boss Farid Junaedi said Schapelle Corby was a little nervous and wondered why there were so many people and reporters waiting for her release.

A large, fast-moving grassfire burning on Melbourne's northern fringe still poses a threat to homes in new suburbs and regional towns.

With Roy and HG’s Russian Revolution set to dump on the Sochi Winter Olympics, it’s a good excuse to take another look at their best moments from The Dream.

INTERVIEW | On stage at the Barbican from the 11th February, the powerful one-man show Jack Charles v The Crown, sees Aboriginal actor and Australian legend Uncle Jack Charles sharing his extraordinary life story.