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December |
Family
needs $541 a week - A FAMILY of four needs at least
$541 a week to stay healthy and live decently, a survey has
found. more...
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More
loan rate rises on the way - THE Reserve Bank has warned
Australians that they face further interest rates rises in coming
months unless they reduce their household debt. more...
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Migration
agent may speed your case - PEOPLE applying to emigrate
to Australia can use a migration agent, but they are not obliged
to use one. more...
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House
prices surge - HOUSE prices in capital cities have
continued to rise, driven by a Brisbane market enjoying strong
population and employment growth and Adelaide prices playing
catch-up with the eastern states. more...
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Prospects
good for young, old
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THERE are excellent job prospects
for today's young people, while older people will be needed
in Australia's workforce in coming years, according to a new
report by the Boston Consulting Group. more...
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Let
your spirits soar in Freo or escape life on beautiful Rotto
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THOUGH rich in history, Fremantle,
in Western Australia, is a throbbing, colourful hive of activity.
more...
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November |
Victoria
wants more migrants - VICTORIA'S push for a greater
share of Australia's migration intake has been backed by Canberra,
which has agreed to set up a federal-state task force to make
recommendations on the issue. more...
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Jobs
for all in future - AUSTRALIA'S booming economy and
future economic growth should see plenty of work available throughout
the country and for virtual all age groups. more...
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Skills
shortages in wide range of jobs - THERE ARE more than
150 occupations with either good or very good job prospects
over the seven years to 2009-10. more...
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Fine
dining, great shopping in Melbourne - MELBOURNE is
gateway to Victoria, this diverse state and wonderfully compact
state has so much to offer. Everything to do and see can be
found within a few hours of the city, and makes the region perfect
for touring and self-drive holidays. more...
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September |
How
to gain vital points to pass test
- THE most important attributes for
which points can be awarded are skills, age and English language
skills. more...
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Four
schemes for sponsors -
EMPLOYERS can sponsor a person to fill a position in their organisation,
under the Federal Government's migration policy. more...
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Workers
set for 4pc rise - AUSTRALIAN workers can expect on
average a 4 per cent pay rise this year - but that does not
mean all employees should start breaking out the bubbly, according
to a global study on remuneration. more...
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Young
look to future and are top savers
- THE perception of young people throwing
away their money on entertainment, shopping and big nights out
has been dispelled with a new survey showing they, in fact,
are the nation's best savers. more...
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Migrants
help keep property on the boil - HOUSE prices in Australia
are expected to remain high as a flood of overseas immigrants
is set to re-ignite Australia's housing boom as demand outstrips
the supply of homes across the country. more...
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UK
vehicle orders to boost Adelaide
- ADELAIDE could gain many more automotive
and allied jobs with the news that Holden's Monaro muscle car
is to be exported to Britain from early next year. more...
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Trade
deal with Singapore - AUSTRALIA has signed its first
free trade agreement in more than 20 years, bringing a potential
economic bonanza of more than $ 100 million a year. more...
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Tasmania
for that fresh feel - ONE OF the world's last living
Edens is within reach of virtually every visitor to Australia.
more...
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August |
Face-to-face
interviews over the net - A PROSPECTIVE employer can
not only see your face, but watch as you discuss your work history
and career aspirations on a video presentation over the Internet.
more...
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Slowing
economy worries bosses - AUSTRALIA is tending to follow
the UK with a feeling of uncertainty about the global economy,
domestic housing construction and the drought, all of which
are casting a shadow over Australia's economic future, according
to Australian business leaders. more...
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More
migrants settle outside main cities - MORE skilled
migrants than ever are choosing to call Australia's regional
areas home, following collaboration, between all levels of government.
more...
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Govt
wants to improve family life - THE traditional family
with a stay-at-home mum is a thing of the past, Prime Minister
John Howard said when promising the Government would focus on
ways to help Australians balance work and family. more...
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Special
social security help - THERE are a range of social
security payments and benefits available in Australia, provided
by both the Federal and State governments. more...
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Brisbane
price rises set to lead inflation - BRISBANE will be
the nation's star performer in real estate over the next three
years with prices jumping by up to 36 per cent, a report by
analysts BIS Shrapnel predicts. more...
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Fun
for all family in Victoria's snow - STAYING in the
snow in Victoria means visiting a world of picturesque villages
set among the snowgums, cosy chalets with big open fires, fine
restaurants and cafes, spas and cinemas. more...
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July |
Bright
outlook but taxes worry - AUSTRALIAN business executives
are more confident about the economy than they have been at
any point in the past 15 months, according to a new survey.
more...
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New
parent visa gives a choice - CHANGES to the Parent
Visa Programme have been made and take effect from June 27,
2003 for applicants living outside of Australia and from July
1, 2003 for applicants in Australia. more...
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Skills
database can speed visa - THE Australian Government's
Skill Matching database is designed to help regional employers
find skilled people who have already lodged a migration application.
However, it is not a job search facility. more...
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Cheap
to study in Australia - INTERNATIONAL students are
better off studying in Australia than in the majority of its
chief competitors at undergraduate level, but fare less well
as postgraduates. more...
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Stamp
duty is a major cost - BUYING and selling real estate
is not something we do on a regular basis, therefore the costs
involved can be confusing. more...
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Free
trade deal with US to boost Australia - AUSTRALIA'S
strong political and military support for the United States
in the recent war in Iraq could pay huge dividends with a free
trade agreement between the countries high on the Bush administration
agenda. more...
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