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According to a study by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Griffith University, Governments should reduce reliance on disclosure of credit-contract terms as a means of protecting consumers who borrow from banks and other lenders because contracts are too long and obscurely written for borrowers to understand them. The study released yesterday, titled Coming to [...]
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On 1 January 2009 South Australia begins phasing in its ban on plastic bags. Plastic bags can still be provided in SA, but all retailers must provide alternatives and display signs informing customers of the upcoming changes. From May 4th 2009, shops will no longer be allowed to sell or give away lightweight, ‘checkout style’ [...]
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Victorian households will start paying an average of 9.3 per cent more for their electricity from Thursday, January 1 – the day electricity pricing deregulation is introduced to the state. The result will be an annual increase in the average household electricity bill of around $109, according to Mr Shaun Johnson, CEO of the independent [...]
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Qantas announced yesterday it would remove its domestic fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after Thursday 1 January 2009. Executive General Manager, Mr John Borghetti, said the airline had reduced domestic and international twice in recent months. “When we reduced surcharges last week, we said we would closely monitor the situation,” Mr Borghetti said. [...]
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The financial turmoil of 2009 will see more Australians stay put and spend more money on renovating their homes to improve their financial position by adding value to their major asset – the family home, says Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. Archicentre Managing Director, Robert Caulfield said Archicentre has [...]
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Sydneysiders, visitors and tourists heading to Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations are being encouraged to enjoy themselves, but also take care of their friends throughout the night. “This year’s theme is ‘Creation’ which is that universal, beautiful and magical thing that binds us all together for this wonderful night of celebration and togetherness,” said Sydney [...]
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Whether it is a exercise, diet, alcohol, or cigarettes, health professionals all agree that setting realistic goals will give you the best chance of keeping that New Year’s resolution in 2009. New Year’s Eve is always filled with fleeting good intentions for the year ahead, but the secret to successful health resolutions this New Year [...]
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Each year The Salvation Army spends in excess of $5.5 million nationally disposing of goods and rubbish dumped outside Salvos Stores. General Manager of Salvos Stores, Neville Barrett said, “During the Christmas and New Year holiday period, there is a substantial increase in the dumping of unusable goods outside our stores. With more than 20 [...]
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Federation Square in Melbourne is set for a big New Year’s Eve with a myriad of FREE events featuring children’s entertainment and musical performances by international stars. The party starts at 8.00pm, with the smooth sounds of The Moovin’ and Groovin’ Orchestra. Put on your dancing shoes and head down to the Square for a [...]
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The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, the flagship property of The Address Hotels and Resorts and the newest hotel brand in the international luxury hospitality scene, has opened Neos, the highest lounge in Dubai city. Located on the 63rd floor, Neos offers panoramic 360 degree views across the city. The name is derived from Greek ‘neo’ [...]
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