Tag: Australia

Thursday, November 17th 2011 - 07:20 UTC
US is all in a “Pacific power”, Obama tells Australia (and China)

President Barack Obama said that the Asia-Pacific region will play a key role in defining the world's future. “The United States is a Pacific power, and we are here to stay,” he stated in a speech to the Australian Parliament, sending a clear message to Beijing.
Monday, October 24th 2011 - 19:33 UTC
Australia exports 969 tons of high quality beef, mostly rump to Brazil

Australia has been sending beef to the world’s two largest beef exporting countries United States and Brazil. Australian beef exports to Brazil during the first nine months of 2011 jumped 381% year-on-year, to 969 tonnes swt, underlining the growing Brazilian demand for higher quality imported beef, mainly among steakhouse chains in the Sao Paulo region, reports meat-trade-news-daily.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 18:04 UTC
Dangerous skirmishes anticipated when Japan begins Antarctica whaling season

New Zealand joined Australia in criticizing Japan’s decision to resume whaling in Antarctic waters later this year and Tokyo's announcement that it will increase security for its whaling fleet.
Wednesday, October 5th 2011 - 07:52 UTC
Wool prices suffer considerable tumble in September but still above a year ago

Wool prices suffered a considerable tumble during September in line with the bearish market for commodities as a result of global economic uncertainty, although values are still considerably higher than a year ago.
Monday, October 3rd 2011 - 05:15 UTC
Record bikini parade in Australia’s Gold Coast becomes instant success

A successful Guinness World Record attempt for the longest bikini parade has turned into priceless advertising for Australia’s Gold Coast, admit city officials.
Monday, August 22nd 2011 - 07:49 UTC
Argentina and Chile jointly promoting tourism to attract more Aussies

Argentina and Chile are jointly promoting their countries in a round of events in Australia with the purpose of drawing more Aussie tourists. The promotion coincides with the recent announcement of Australia’s flag carrier Qantas direct flights to Santiago de Chile.
Friday, July 1st 2011 - 06:39 UTC
Philip Morris launches legal action against Australia; similar to Uruguayan case

Tobacco giant Philip Morris International launched legal action this week against the Australian government over the country's plans to strip company logos from cigarette packages and replace them with grisly images of cancerous mouths, sickly children and bulging, blinded eyes.
Friday, July 1st 2011 - 06:29 UTC
Australian MPs plant to limit purchase of prime farmland by foreigners

Australian lawmakers are demanding a review of foreign investment rules to stop foreign mining companies, including those from China, buying up prime farmland.
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 - 09:10 UTC
“Cork” of lava threatens new explosion at Puyehue volcano warns Chile

Chilean experts warned Wednesday that a “cork” of lava could lead to another explosion at the Puyehue volcano, which has caused major flight disruptions from Argentina to Australia.
Tuesday, June 21st 2011 - 16:04 UTC
Chile’s volcanic ash cloud again visits Australasia forcing grounding of air traffic

A volcanic ash cloud, which originated in Chile on 4 June and has caused significant disruption to air travel around Australia and New Zealand since 12 June returned on Tuesday to Australasia forcing further cancellations for at the least the next 48 hours.