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Australia’s Mafia gangs 1 of 3

Inside Australia’s Mafia gangs: This week looks at how tight-knit mafia families have evolved from the 1930s to the 1990s and now, and how the Calabrian mafia’s tight grip on a range of enterprises have been maintained in Australia. GANGS OF OZ also takes a close look behind the scenes of some high-profile murders, how[Read More]

Australia’s Nufarm says not planning asset sales

Australia’s Nufarm says not planning asset sales MELBOURNE, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Troubled Australian farm-chemicals maker Nufarm is not looking to sell assets as part of its strategy review, Chief Executive Doug Rathbone said on Tuesday. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News

Penpix of Australia’s independent & Green MPs

Penpix of Australia’s independent & Green MPs Australia’s election may result in a hung parliament leaving the balance of power with up to four independent MPs and one from the Green Party. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News

Australia’s Opposition Announces A$150 Million Mining Exploration Tax Plan

Australia’s Opposition Announces A$150 Million Mining Exploration Tax Plan Australia’s Opposition Resources Minister Ian Macfarlane said his party would implement a mining exploration tax incentive plan to increase exploration if elected at the federal election next week. Read more on Bloomberg

Penrith fails to gain ground in Australia’s NRL

Penrith fails to gain ground in Australia’s NRL The Penrith Panthers missed a chance to gain ground on first-place St. George Illawarra in Australia’s National Rugby League, losing 18-10 to the Melbourne Storm. The Panthers lost for the third match in a row and remain four points behind the Dragons, who were defeated 11-10 by[Read More]

Australia’s rugby club new chief to fix salary cap challenge

Australia’s rugby club new chief to fix salary cap challenge New Melbourne Storm chief executive Ron Gauci’s top priority is to solve the club’s salary cap problems as soon as possible, Australia’s media reported on Thursday. Read more on People’s Daily

Australia’s Sigma slashes FY11 profit forecast

Australia’s Sigma slashes FY11 profit forecast MELBOURNE, July 15 (Reuters) – Australia’s Sigma Pharmaceuticals cut its full-year profit forecast by about 31 percent on Thursday while it is trying to persuade South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare to improve its $573 million takeover offer. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News

Australia’s new mining tax has winners and losers

Australia’s new mining tax has winners and losers Resource companies have criticized the Australian government’s plans to implement a large new tax on miners, and although the tax may actually do good for some in the industry, the number of winners is very small. Read more on Market Watch

Australia’s IAG says in early talks about China JV

Australia’s IAG says in early talks about China JV MELBOURNE, April 30 (Reuters) – Insurance Australia Group , the country’s top car and home insurer, is in early talks with several potential partners about a joint venture in China, Chief Executive Michael Wilkins said on Friday. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News