Australian Capital Region

A land of opportunity again - Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldA land of opportunity againSydney Morning HeraldINVESTORS in the Americas have returned to their own market with a vengeance, with the region beating out all comers as the best-performing region, according to the latest CBRE Capital Value Index. The report, which covers the three months to March 30, ...North and South America best-performing prime global office market in first ...Property Observerall 4 news articles »

Europe Funding Markets Closed On Debt Turmoil -ANZ Chief - Fox Business
The West AustralianEurope Funding Markets Closed On Debt Turmoil -ANZ ChiefFox BusinessSYDNEY – European funding markets have effectively shut down to Australia's banks, the chief executive of Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (ANZ.AU) said Friday, raising fresh concern about the local spillover from the region's debt crisis.Banks to tread with careSydney Morning HeraldEuropean funding markets frozen: ANZ chiefABC OnlineEuropean money markets dry upThe AgeBloomberg -New Zealand Heraldall 92 news articles »

Canberra and Newcastle: cultural treasures in Australia - Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukCanberra and Newcastle: cultural treasures in AustraliaTelegraph.co.ukA comfortable driving distance either side of Sydney, Newcastle and the Australian capital, Canberra, are also hosting matches on the British & Irish Lions Tour. Here are the highlights of these cities. A minnow compared to its southern rivals Sydney ...and more »

Weak A$ Dollar To Attract Wealthy Asians -HSBC Exec - Wall Street Journal
BigPond NewsWeak A$ Dollar To Attract Wealthy Asians -HSBC ExecWall Street JournalThe Australian dollar has risen 70% since the global financial crisis, as a mining boom has spurred an inflow of foreign capital to the country. The recent sell-off of the risk currency has in part been driven by deepening concern over Europe's debt ...Dollar Wins Its Highest Close Since January 2011, Buckle UpTheStreet.comall 198 news articles »

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/18/2012 - NASDAQ
Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/18/2012NASDAQUS markets also lower of weak manufacturing data out of the Philadelphia region and European market concerns. Today the market here in Australia started lower with weakness in all areas except gold stocks. The Australian stock exchange´s leading index, ...and more »

BHP Backs Off Spending Plans - Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalBHP Backs Off Spending PlansWall Street JournalBHP Billiton's iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, shown in a 2010 photo provided by the company. However, management has been rethinking those capital-expenditure plans "every day," as the global economic climate has ...BHP Chairman No Longer Expects To Invest $80 Billion Over Next 5 YearsFox Businessall 552 news articles »

Insurance Australia Considers Selling UK Operations - Wall Street Journal
Brisbane TimesInsurance Australia Considers Selling UK OperationsWall Street JournalBy Caroline Henshaw SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Insurance Australia Group Ltd. (IAG.AU) said Thursday it is considering selling its UK operations, which include the nation's fifth largest motor insurer Equity Red Star and commercial insurance broker Barnett ...IAG driving towards UK exit signsBrisbane Timesall 63 news articles »

Explore Sydney and beyond - Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukExplore Sydney and beyondTelegraph.co.ukWhile Melbourne is acknowledged as the sporting capital of Australia, Sydney is fixated on only one thing: winning. Having lived here for more than 20 years I can assure you that Sydneysiders have no notion of an honourable defeat.and more »

Shadow of the past haunts nation's future - Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldShadow of the past haunts nation's futureSydney Morning Herald... in the coffee-growing region two hours south of Dili. Her body was found days later. As anniversary banners are erected and young hawkers stand on street corners selling Timorese flags in the seaside capital Dili, Lemos wipes tears from her eyes ...and more »

Southern or northern hemisphere? That is the big question for South Africa - The Australian
Southern or northern hemisphere? That is the big question for South AfricaThe Australian"We assume they'll still want to stay and Australia and New Zealand want them to stay in but we want to get on with our planning." South Africa long has felt it is disadvantaged geographically in Super Rugby because its sides have to spend four weeks ...and more »

Australian Capital Territory