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International tourism on track to hit 1bn by end of 2012 9/19/2012

With a record 467 million tourists traveling in the first half of 2012, international tourism remains firmly on track to reach one billion tourists by the end of the year.

New NT chief settles into office 9/17/2012

Decorators are hanging up new pictures outside the office of the Northern Territory's new chief minister Terry Mills.

Consumers and business wearing a frown 9/17/2012

It obviously takes a bit more than a couple of positive economic statistics to put a smile on people's faces.

Footy finals to provide a $560 million boost to local industries 9/12/2012

With the AFL and NRL grand finals fast approaching, business information analysts at IBISWorld forecast Aussie fans will fork out $560.3 million on football finals celebrations – ...

Olympics "feel good factor" fails to boost UK retailers 9/5/2012

The London 2012 Olympic Games has failed to lift the nation's retailers, who suffered last month as Britons stayed at home to watch the event, an industry survey shows.

Restaurant revival around the corner 9/5/2012

Following a period of eating in rather than going out, business information analysts at IBISWorld anticipate a dining revival is just around the corner as consumers go back to gourmet ...

Tourist market from SE Asia set to grow 8/31/2012

Tourism from Indonesia and Malaysia is expected to rapidly rise by 2015, while the number Australians holidaying overseas is showing signs of easing, a survey has found.

Father's Day spending forecast to fall flat in 2012 8/29/2012

Expect dads to continue to be forgotten this Father's Day as families opt for cheaper gifts including gift cards, books and modest family dining, despite increasing consumer confidence. ...

Mental stigma? Workers less likely to claim for psychological illness 8/26/2012

Research has found workers are significantly less likely to claim GP visits for psychological illnesses on workers' compensation than they are for physical work-related injuries such ...

'Healthy' and 'natural' lead soft drink launches 8/15/2012

New product activity in soft drinks appears to be accelerating strongly again, with rising levels of global launch activity recorded by Innova Market Insights over the past two years ...

Letdown or legacy? Post-Olympics future for London accommodation 8/15/2012

The London Olympics has reached its conclusion, but with plenty of talk about the event usurping Sydney 2000 as the 'best Games ever', what impact is likely to be felt on the British ...

Double pay 'crippling small business' 8/15/2012

Independent senator Nick Xenophon will attempt to change workplace laws over double-time weekend wages he says are crippling small businesses that can no longer afford to stay open ...

Melbourne named world's most liveable city 8/15/2012

Melbourne has claimed gold as the world's most liveable city – with its thriving cafe and bar scene once again to the fore – but Sydney has lost its status as Australia's second most ...

The real winners in Australia's battle against the bulge 8/7/2012

With spring just around the corner, business information analysts at IBISWorld say Australians are spending up big in an attempt to lose the winter wobble – investing over $2.5 ...

Taking the Games inside corporate culture 8/1/2012

Sports sponsorship doesn't just amplify brand meaning to sell more sneakers or soft drinks – it can also deliver a significant boost to a sponsor's internal corporate culture and ...

Alcohol-fuelled violence at the top of discussions 7/18/2012

A family friend of slain teenager Thomas Kelly says young people's attitude towards alcohol is the cause of violence on the streets of Sydney's Kings Cross.

Lollipops no answer to the Cross's problems 7/18/2012

The debate over street violence in Kings Cross has descended into farce with council recommendations to hand out lollipops to patrons as they listen to "wind-down" music.

World's best: Australia a big winner from travel and leisure survey 7/11/2012

Australia is the place to be - just ask respondents to the Travel + Leisure 2012 World's Best Awards readers' survey.

Organic farming rises as gaming and vending fall in 2012-13 7/9/2012

As Australian business gets into gear for the new financial year, business information research firm IBISWorld reveals the industries expected to soar and those expected to sink in ...

Tassie songwriter emerges to promote Aust tourism 7/6/2012

When a new commercial promoting Australian tourism was launched last month featuring the music of Dewayne Everettsmith, the question most were left asking was: "Who the bloody hell ...

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