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Past Media Releases

Past Austrade media releases are displayed below.

Articles and other commentary from Austrade’s Chief Economist available in Economist’s Corner.

2006 Media Releases

Aussies to wine and dine Californian 18 Jan 2006: Over 70 Australian exhibitors will present more than 200 new food and wine items at the Australian Specialty Foods and Wines Expo to be held in Los Angeles Friday, 20 January.

New female president in Chile reflects expanding economy 17 Jan 2006: As Chile’s economy prospers offering Australian businesses expanded export opportunities, women are increasingly needed in its workforce, mirrored by newly sworn-in female President Michelle Bachelet.

Australian fashion takes to the LA catwalk 11 Jan 2006: Australian fashion will be turning heads as it struts its stuff on a LA catwalk as part of the exclusive Australian Designer Showcase presented by Hardy Wines, to take place at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on 18 January 2006.

Hurricane can't hold up sweet success for western Sydney small business 10 Jan 2006: Persevering against the odds is an overused phrase, though it is perhaps appropriate in the case of Heaven’s Kitchen’s first export success to the US Pacific Territory of Guam, which sold out in just 12 days.

Hair Guru envisions US market 10 Jan 2006: Award winning hair expert and photographer Jamie Carroll is a busy man. Between styling Hollywood and the fashion elite, doing runway shows in the US and running his eponymous hair and beauty salon in Sydney, Mr Carroll doesn’t have much spare time.

Australian music business to create strong presence at MIDEM: World Music Market 2006 10 Jan 2006: It’s only a few weeks until dozens of Australian companies brave the European winter to attend the world’s largest music industry trade show, MIDEM, where the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), will present the Australian Music Pavilion from 22 – 26 January.

LA to experience Australian taste sensation 6 Jan 2006: Californians will be treated to the very best of Australian food and wine throughout January as part of G'Day LA: Australia Week 2006. A vast array of Australian gourmet and specialty food and wine products are now on show during the in-store promotions being held by upmarket US supermarket chain, Bristol Farms.

Australia takes center stage in the city of angels 5 Jan 2006: Australia’s world-class capabilities, design excellence and innovative products will be on show in Los Angeles this month as part of G'Day LA: Australia Week 2006, being held from 14-20 January.

Aussie artists brush up with Austrade to export to USA market 4 Jan 2006: In a major drive to help Australian artists get a break into US galleries, Austrade has launched its first Australian Arts Portfolio publication and distributed it to galleries in the US. Austrade’s Los Angeles-based Visual Arts and Services, Business Development Manager, Joel Newman said the inspiration to provide US art galleries with the portfolio came about due to growth in the participation of art collecting and dealing in the US.

Business wins on Free Trade Agreement anniversary (ministerial) 1 Jan 2006: Australian businesses are benefiting from expanded opportunities and increased market access under Australia’s free trade agreements with the United States and Thailand, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Mark Vaile, said today.