With 214 days until the 11th ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015 streamlined visa arrangements announced by Australia and New Zealand allows international visitors attending the World Cup the convenience of applying for a visa only once in order to be granted entry into both countries. Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said the…
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New Energy Rating App released
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The Australian Government has released a free Energy Rating app designed to help households and businesses save money on their power bills by choosing energy efficient appliances. Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane MP said the smartphone app is the first of its kind to display power use over the life of an appliance in dollars,…
New Diabetes eye care research
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According to recent research released by the Australian Diabetes Council over 98% of vision loss in people with diabetes can be prevented with optimal management and treatment. Despite there being effective treatment available, nearly 40 percent of Australian’s living with diabetes neglect regular eye examinations with one in three people diagnosed with diabetes admitting to…
Eating Yoghurt: Flavoured v Natural
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan 59% of Australians ate flavoured or fruit yoghurt in the last 12 months, down from 65% in 2010, the research also revealed that there was a shift towards eating natural or plain yoghurt which increased from 47% to 51% in the same period. “Although consumers of flavoured/fruit…
Research shows more Australians favoring Smartphone Payments
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According to recent research released by PayPal Australians are increasingly looking for easier ways to make payments at the checkout, with Aussies leading the US and UK when it comes to smartphone payments. Those surveyed also revealed that Aussies carry less cash or coins in their wallets than the majority of the countries surveyed including…
Coin Release for NAIDOC Week
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Ahead of the start of NAIDOC Week, Australia will see a new special 50 cent coin enter circulation to mark 50 years of ongoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research and collection of information which has assisted our country in becoming more knowledgeable about its people and cultures, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon.…
Stamp release to commemorate royal visit
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Australia Post is celebrating the recent royal visit to Australia of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with HRH Prince George of Cambridge with a new stamp release featuring memorable engagements during their visit. “We are pleased to mark the royal visit to Australia of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George with…
ACCC warns parents to be aware of choking hazards for babies and toddlers
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today released a free do-it-yourself ‘Choke Check’ safety tool to help parents detect choking hazards for babies and toddlers. “Children up to 36 months old are especially vulnerable to choking and ingestion hazards from a range of common objects found in and outside the home,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia…
These Final Hours Interactive Prequel Released
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Soap Creative, Roadshow Films and Screen Australia have collaborated to launch the transmedia experience The Countdown – an immersive ’interactive prequel’ ahead of the release of Australian apocalyptic thriller These Final Hours on July 31st, which asks “How would you spend the last six months on Earth?” “We are excited to have worked with Screen…
Steelers set for World Championships in Denmark
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With the world championships in August Australian Steelers coach Brad Dubberley believes that his team will be able to win Australia’s first World Championship in wheelchair rugby, following recent victories at the Canada Cup in Vancouver and the Asia Oceania Championships late last year in South Africa. “We have a lot of big game experience…