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Graeme Hart Australasia's richest man Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:00PMKiwi billionaire Graeme Hart is the richest person in Australasia for the second straight year, according to Forbes magazine. Forbes' prestigious annual billionaires list places Hart, a former tow truck driver, at number 144 with a fortune of US$5.3 billion (NZ$7.5b).
Graeme Hart Australasia's richest man Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:59PMKiwi billionaire Graeme Hart is the richest person in Australasia for the second straight year, according to Forbes magazine.
Savanna Energy Services Corp. Announces Q4 2009 Results and Updates Capital Program Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:56PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Savanna Energy Services Corp. ("Savanna" or "the Company") (TSX:SVY) is an oilfield services company operating throughout North America. The Company's overall business is conducted through two major divisions: contract drilling and oilfield services. /
ABC chairman: climate reporting just an exercise in group-think Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:56PMClimate change has become an issue where contrary views are not tolerated and sceptics are mocked in the media. This shouldn't happen at the ABC, said ABC chairman -- and known climate change denier -- Maurice Newman , in a speech to journos.
Editor's Blog: March Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:33PMRead this interesting readersdigest.com.au article
Even Rudd’s selling of his insulation was a fraud Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:29PMBillions of your dollars have been wasted on a useless program that we now learn was built from the first on a lie: THE…
Sarkozy and Bruni in Trouble? Not So Fast. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:04PMFrom tweets to the world's front pages, the tales of infidelity about France's first couple are too good to resist—never mind the facts.
200,000 on track for landmark pay rise Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:01PMUNDERPAID workers doing some of our toughest jobs could get a wage rise of up to $20,000 a year.
SkillSoft Announces Receipt of Irish High Court Directions and Update on Go-Shop Process Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:50PMSkillSoft PLC , a leading Software as a Service provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses, announced that on March 10, 2010 it received directions from the Irish High Court as to the convening of the Court Meeting in relation to the recommended acquisition of SkillSoft by SSI Investments ...
Maurice Newman's address to ABC staff Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:05PMText of the speech by ABC chairman Maurice Newman to ABC journalists, program-makers and manage
The New China Hands Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:10PMJust a decade ago, China's rise as an economic superpower still seemed uncertain. Back then, the China practice of major international firms was still mainly the province of the Old China Hands -- lawyers who perhaps had a deeper affinity for Chinese language and culture than the practice of law -- who focused on representing foreign companies opening factories and shops in China. But with the ...
Gursewaks parents say he hit toddler with door, panicked Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:39PMThe parents of Gursewak Dhillon, who has been charged with manslaughter by criminal negligence over the death of three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa in Melbourne....
Australia eye Chappell-Hadlee Trophy Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:58PMCricinfo's preview of the fourth ODI between New Zealand and Australia in Auckland
Wednesday March 10 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:56PMMARCH 8 — I have to admit it, England aren’t very good at football.
Bruker and Agilent Technologies Announce Agreement for Bruker to Acquire Certain Varian Inc. Product Lines Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:03PMBILLERICA, Mass. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Bruker Corporation and Agilent Technologies, Inc. announced today that Bruker and Agilent have entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement.
Column - Why the Right loves this lady of the Left Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:09PMIT’S a love affair stranger than Romeo and Juliet. But conservatives have fallen in…
Bidz.com Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:00PMStable financial position with approximately $31.2 million in positive working capital Maintains profitability through careful expense management Federal District Court denied plaintiff's motion for Class Action Certification in "Marla Tidenberg v. Bidz.com" and litigation settled Launched deal with Aramex to offer effective shipping services to customers in 15 Middle East countries Zero balance ...
One in, all in Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:40PMEconomic forecasters have a bad habit of running with the pack, where there is safety in numbers, writes Michael Baker.
Today in Sport: Discuss the day's big stories Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:30PMDiscuss the day's big issues, send us your favourite links, follow us on Twitter and take a look at our 2010 sport calendar 8.05am: Portsmouth are due in court again on 15 March when the process by which they went into administration is under challenge from Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs. They expect to settle that case in their favour, possibly this week, but the club, who have played at ...
Homeowners threatened with jail over tradies' safety Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:23PMA leading workplace health and safety lawyer says homeowners will soon be facing a possible six-year jail sentence if a worker is injured or killed on their property.
Commission restricts Curtin’s role after writ Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:18PMMarch 9 (BusinessWire) – Donal Curtin’s role at the Commerce Commission has been restricted, to prevent any conflict of interest after further private party court proceedings were filed against him.
Tuesday March 09 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:10PMMARCH 8 — I have to admit it, England aren’t very good at football.
Business mind-set: Moving out of survival mode Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:37PMANZ is seeing encouraging signs of increased activity in the mid-range business sector as New Zealand emerges out of the recession, ANZ Managing Director, Commercial New Zealand, Graham Turley said today.
Chicago AIDS Advocates Launch Female Condom Campaign Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:00PMProfits To Raise Awareness and Expand Access and Affordability
F1 2010: Red Bull team guide Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:39AMSebastien Vettel and Mark Webber could make this team one to watch in this year's championship In the blue, yellow and red corner With their mobile disco and beauty contest, Red Bull got up the paddock's nose when they replaced Jaguar in 2005. Like the no-mates practical joker in the office who constantly tells you to lighten up, they were unlikely ever to reach promotion. Then their 09 overhaul ...
Today in Sport - live! Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:41AMDiscuss the day's big issues, send us your favourite links, follow us on Twitter and take a look at our 2010 sport calendar 4.12pm: Our Football Weekly podcast has landed and this week the pod debate: the FA Cup, Harry Redknapp, Portsmouth, Aston Villa, Reading, Chelsea, John Terry, the Champions League, Milan, Manchester United, the Europa League, Liverpool Fulham, Juventus, La Liga, Real ...
A department on the spree Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:32AMPERUSING the detail of Defence Department spending in today's Herald a reader's natural first reaction might be: "Oh well, they do sign up to risk their lives to defend the country. They probably deserve the odd perk."
Spending spree on Garda cards Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24AMWARREN PURTILL, the elder brother of the man accused of killing Byron Bay businessman John ‘Jack’ Garda, was jailed on fraud offences using the dead man’s credit cards just days after his murder.
Daily Pfennig 3/8/10: The BLS Attempts A Fast One... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:45AMGood day... And a Marvelous Monday to you! Was your weekend grand? The temps were below normal, but the sun filled a blue umbrella sky for most of the weekend, and for that I get a smile on my face...
Activision Publishing Announces 10 Minute Solution, An Upcoming Video Game For Wii(TM) Based On Anchor Bay ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:24AMActivision Publishing, Inc. today announced an agreement with Anchor Bay Entertainment to release 10 Minute Solution, a video game for Wiiâ¢ based on the popular exercise DVDs. Coming this Spring, 10 Minute Solution will bring focused exercise activities to fitness fans with busy schedules, in an affordable and fun way.
Lewis Hamilton: F1 driver profile Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:24AMRead a full profile of Lewis Hamilton, the British F1 driver with McLaren.
Monday March 08 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:14AMMARCH 8 — I have to admit it, England aren’t very good at football.
Ivernia Commences Exploration Drilling to Extend the Mine Life at Magellan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:13AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - Ivernia Inc. ("Ivernia" or "the Company") (TSX:IVW) today announced that an exploration program in the vicinity of the Magellan Mine in Western Australia is planned to commence in April 2010. The Magellan Mine produces lead carbonate concentrates and restarted lead processing operations in February 2010. The exploration drilling program targets to ...
Ivernia Commences Exploration Drilling to Extend the Mine Life at Magellan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:00AMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Ivernia Inc. today announced that an exploration program in the vicinity of the Magellan Mine in Western Australia is planned to commence in April 2010. The Magellan Mine produces lead carbonate concentrates and restarted lead processing operations in February 2010.
Ivernia Commences Exploration Drilling to Extend the Mine Life at Magellan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:00AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - Ivernia Inc. ("Ivernia" or "the Company") (TSX: IVW - News ) today announced that an exploration program in the vicinity of the Magellan Mine in Western Australia is planned to commence in April 2010. The Magellan Mine produces lead carbonate concentrates and restarted lead processing operations in February 2010. The exploration drilling program ...
Hospital system failing Vic pensioners Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:55AMA woman in constant pain is one sufferer as politicians fight over the future of the hospital system.
FACTBOX-Role of coking coal in global steel production Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:19AMMarch 8 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton has reached terms for a significant portion of its hard coking coal volumes for 2010 with customers in China, Japan, India and Europe.
Past may catch up with crooks under Rann plan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:54AMSouth Australian Premier Mike Rann says a returned Labor government will allow the criminal past of some defendants to be presented as evidence during court proceedings.
-4°C - Foggy Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:37AMLABOUR'S opponents last night demanded a major investigation of disgraced Steven Purcell's reign at Glasgow City Council.
Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:25AMOn 3 March 2010 the High Court of Australia delivered a very important decision relevant to causation in lung cancer cases.
Razorfish Partners with Marin Software to Deliver Superior Paid Search Results Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:01AMOne of the world’s largest interactive agencies achieves impressive time-saving, optimization, and ROI-boosting results for clients like Victoria’s Secret, J. Crew, Shutterfly, Starwood, Weight Watchers, Disney, Polo Ralph Lauren, and CapitalOne with Marin Search Marketer®
Head to head: Pakistan versus South Africa Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:24AMPakistan's Shakeel Abbasi (pictured) and Rehan Butt will need to step up to the plate to create goal scoring opportunities as they have largely been unsuccessful in converting their penalty corners.
Madeleine McCann: Blonde Children Invited To Join ‘I Am Not Maddie’ Campaign Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:46AMMADELEINE MCCANN: Blonde children, and also children with black hair that looks like a wig, are to be encouraged to wear “I am not Maddie” badges in a bid to help locate the missing child...
Facts & faces Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:17PMAnthony Kim was one of four players to match the best Honda round shot on the Champion course with a 64, Camilo Villegas shot 66 for the second straight day, and they were tied at 8-under 132 atop the leaderboard after the second round of the Honda, where the only thing that improved more than the weather on Friday was the scoring.
Murder of Indian boy, 3, in Australia sparks diplomatic row after spate of racist attacks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:32AMThe death of Gurshan Singh has sparked anger among the Indian community and damaged relations between Australia and India.
Metro 2033 Goes Gold Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:30AMAGOURA HILLS, Calif.----THQ Inc. today announced Metro 2033™, the atmospheric first person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Moscow, has passed the gold master stage of development and entered manufacturing.
Toddler's death could reignite tensions Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:08AMIndian community leaders are worried that the death of three-year-old Gurshan Singh in Melbourne could further inflame tensions between Australia and India.
Child Murder Strains Australia Race Relations Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:12AMThe murder of a three-year-old Indian boy in Australia is threatening to further strain relations between the two countries.
Eight Men Found Guilty Of Plotting To Kill Fiji PM Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:35AMSUVA, March 5 (Bernama) -- Eight men were found guilty and sentenced by Fiji's High Court on Friday, for plotting to murder Fiji's self-appointed Prime Minister and coup leader Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in an assasination plot three years ago, reports China's Xinhua news agency.
Indian toddler s autopsy fails to determine cause of death Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe much-awaited autopsy has failed to determine the cause of death of three-year-old Indian boy Gurshan Singh, whose body was found near here after he went missing from his house, Australian police said on Friday.