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Australian scientists discover ‘survival’ gene
4 Dec 2012
Australian scientists from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute* in Melbourne, working with colleagues at the University of Toronto in Canada, have discovered a ‘survival’ gene that could hold the key to treating and potentially controlling chronic in ...
Economist survey ranks Australia as second in world for quality of life
3 Dec 2012
The Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked Australia second in the world for quality of life in a survey just published.
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation appoints inaugural CEO
30 Nov 2012
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has appointed Oliver Yates as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
General Electric opens oil and gas skills centre in Perth
28 Nov 2012
General Electric (GE), a multi-services company based in Connecticut, United States, has opened a technology and learning centre to support the oil and gas industry in Perth, Western Australia.
Highlighting the Australian investment opportunities in Infrastructure
27 Nov 2012
International businesses were reminded why Australia remains a highly attractive investment destination, with significant infrastructure opportunities, during a recent speech by Minister Albanese.
Data Alert: Ease of doing business in Australia remains strong
26 Nov 2012
Australia remains one of the world’s easiest places to do business according to a recent survey conducted by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation.
Web giant opens cloud computing regional office in Australia
26 Nov 2012
US web giant, Amazon, has opened a new data centre in Australia for its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS).
ARENA announces future investment strategy
22 Nov 2012
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) has released its inaugural General Funding Strategy and Investment Plan for renewable energy technologies in Australia.
IMF continues to endorses Australia’s economy
16 Nov 2012
The International Monetary Fund’s The 2012 IMF Article IV Staff Report and Financial Sector Assessment Program reports, released today continue its positive assessment of the country’s economy.
Data Alert: Australia remains a magnet for foreign investment
14 Nov 2012
Australia continues to be a top global destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with total inflows growing by 16.4 per cent in the first half (H1) of 2012 compared with the same period of 2011. In contrast, global FDI inflows fell by 8.4 per ...

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