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Professional Beauty

Minx are in town
1/09/2010 4:24:11 PM
Minx founders Janice Jordan and Dawn Lynch Goodwin will arrive in Sydney tomorrow to attend the International Spa & Beauty Expo on the weekend.

Big Wig supports breast cancer campaign
31/08/2010 3:38:09 PM
Queensland-based wig and hairpiece supplier, The Big Wig, will donate a portion of the proceeds of every pink wig sold in October to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

OPI launches 'pink of hearts'
31/08/2010 3:30:47 PM
During October OPI will raise funds to find a cure for breast cancer with its limited edition Pink of Hearts 2010 nail lacquer.

Boot camp for profit
31/08/2010 3:23:37 PM
Beauty industry business coach Caroline Nelson will run a one-hour 'Boot camp for Profitable Spa Management' at the Sydney International Spa and Beauty Expo on Sunday.

Babor Face Design Collection!
31/08/2010 3:18:27 PM
Complexion perfection!

Retail Biz

Retailers say no to plain cigarette packaging
3/09/2010 3:06:42 PM
The Alliance of Australian Retailers has recently launched a national campaign against the federal government's proposal to mandate plain packaging for cigarettes.

eBay UK takes on high end retail market
3/09/2010 11:47:43 AM
eBay UK has launched a renewed assault on the fashion world to grab a part of the competitive big brand retail market.

First there was Gap, next comes Zara
3/09/2010 10:28:40 AM
With Gap recently opening its first Australian store in Melbourne, it will soon be joined by international brand Zara.

Dads get ready to be spoiled
3/09/2010 10:16:13 AM
It may seem the global financial crisis is behind us as everyone prepares to spoil their Dads for Father’s Day this weekend.

Grocery store installs Vectron's Shop-Ezi Suite
2/09/2010 4:13:26 PM
Currently used by 200 retailers across Australia, Vectron’s Shop-Ezi suite has recently been installed by Farmers Foodworks in Dallas, Melbourne.

Spice News

Sponsors will love you!
3/09/2010 11:41:41 AM
Engage your audiences with suspense, laughter and interaction with a fully produced game show. We even offer the chance to put a car up for grabs car for just $5000! With such an enticing offering the... more>>

Club InterContinental Opens in Fiji
2/09/2010 12:45:24 PM
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa has taken luxury to a new level in Fiji with the official opening of the resort's new Club InterContinental- the only offering of its kind in the region

Coastal Productions to exclusively manage Inflate products in Queensland
2/09/2010 12:14:38 PM
Gold Coast Event Production and Theming company Coastal Productions has been appointed exclusive Queensland agent for the popular range of Inflate event products.

Audi brings the Bathers Pavilion to Brookvale for special launch
2/09/2010 10:50:27 AM
Sydney's iconic Bathers Pavilion and Audi Bill Buckle joined forces on 24th July to bring their customers fabulous food, wine and the current Audi range all set within the newly renovated Audi Bill Bu... more>>

Culinary icon Lyndey Milan joins SCEC as food and wine ambassador
2/09/2010 10:00:37 AM
Australian culinary identity Lyndey Milan has teamed up with the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre to showcase its exceptional cuisine as Food and Wine Ambassador.

The Shout

Anger at 'Broken Promise' on Pokies
3/09/2010 2:08:05 PM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has broken a written promise to Australia's 4,000 registered clubs which committed her government to consultation with the industry on poker machine laws.

Pernod puts Bartenders in the Mix
3/09/2010 1:41:04 PM
Pernod Ricard's premium wine and spirits collection, Signe, has launched a new online fraternity for the bartending community.

Foster's Lose Merger Man McKay
3/09/2010 1:29:04 PM
The Foster's Group has announced that chief financial officer Angus McKay has submitted his resignation and will leave the company towards the end of this year.

VB Campaign takes Aim at 'Superficial Society'
3/09/2010 12:51:35 PM
Victoria Bitter will premiere the first television commercial from its latest marketing campaign entitled 'Real' on Sunday night (Sep 5).

Armed Robbery at Burwood Pub
3/09/2010 12:24:07 PM
Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred in Sydney's inner west this morning (Sept 3).

Australian Ageing Agenda

Aged Care Nurse Managers Conference
3/09/2010 10:09:22 AM
Kardinia Centre Geelong, Victoria October 27 & 28

Dementia Recreation National Conference 2010
3/09/2010 9:57:29 AM
Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, October 20 & 21

Just hanging in there
2/09/2010 1:51:20 PM
Twelve days post election and still no government. You have to laugh....

Is community care the only way forward?
2/09/2010 1:24:14 PM
A joint PC submission from Deloitte and the Aged Care Association of Australia has highlighted a different way forward.

Introducing more services on QLD's doorstep!
2/09/2010 1:16:03 PM
The Royal District Nursing Service has just launched its new South-East Queensland subsidiary, YourLife. The new community healthcare organisation promises more services and no waiting lists.

Current

Narta told to consider becoming global buying group
3/09/2010 1:30:00 PM
The closing speech of the 2010 Narta conference by recently retired Fisher & Paykel chief executive officer, John Bongard, has recommended the group consider a global future in the USA, UK and Europe,... more>>

Samsung Galaxy Tab: the real iPad killer?
3/09/2010 12:03:57 PM
Samsung this morning offered a sneak peak at the Galaxy Tab on Australian shores, hours after its unveiling at IFA in Berlin.

Sony explains e-reader's exclusive distribution model
3/09/2010 11:49:29 AM
Sony Australia has today clarified why it has chosen to distribute its new range of e-readers through the High Street book retail channel.

Sony's new e-reader to go exclusive with booksellers
3/09/2010 10:50:08 AM
Six years after Sony's e-reader was first released in other markets, Australian electronics retailers are being forced to wait a little longer to sell this product.

Acer reveals unique retail strategy for its new smartphones
3/09/2010 10:02:17 AM
Acer has no telco support for its new smartphone range, which will only be sold through a select group of retailers.

Inside Film

Film Vic announces funding changes
3/09/2010 3:58:27 PM
Film Victoria has spent the past two months reviewing its funding programmes

Tomorrow gets ball rolling with $765K
3/09/2010 3:49:37 PM
Tomorrow, When The War Began has posted an impressive opening day at the Aussie Box Office

AHL raises $79K for children with cancer
3/09/2010 3:37:28 PM
Ninty children living with cancer will now head to a Camp Quality recreational camp thanks to a recent fundraiser

CinemaLive launches pre-school show Sprok-ets
3/09/2010 3:35:01 PM
CinemaLive has launched a fun series of pre-school entertainment designed specifically for cinemas

Ooyala appoints former Adobe executive as local boss
3/09/2010 3:28:50 PM
Ooyala plans to expand its operations to Australia after appointing a former Adobe executive as managing director

Government News

CaLD communities have their say
1/09/2010 5:08:30 PM
The Western Australian Government has launched a round of community consultation sessions in the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities of Karratha, Port Headland and Broome.

Allan Jones
1/09/2010 3:23:49 PM
"If we generate electricity locally we can significantly reduce our emissions."

Planning and Environment Law
1/09/2010 3:14:59 PM
Complying and working within overlapping legislative frameworks.

WALGA appeals for more consultation on population issues
1/09/2010 12:15:54 PM
A commitment to consultation on initiatives to address population growth will be critical to successfully planning the future of communities in the Perth and Peel regions.

Agreement puts councils, Indigenous up for constitutional recognition
1/09/2010 12:09:12 PM
A referendum on the constitutional recognition of local government and Indigenous Australians could take place in the next Parliament following an agreement signed by the Labor Party and the Greens.

Jewellery World

POSITION VACANT - JEWELLERY PRODUCTION MANAGER
2/09/2010 3:52:22 PM
We seek a full-time Jewellery Production Manager to join our Jewellery Department in the Sydney CBD. Applicants must have previous experience and expertise in jewellery production/manufacturing enviro... more>>

Natural health and beauty
31/08/2010 8:49:16 AM
http://www.healthchemist.co.nz/category/natural-health.html

Designer shoes
31/08/2010 8:47:33 AM
http://www.overlandfootwear.co.nz/

Carat* debuts at Sydney Fair
24/08/2010 1:36:48 PM
After two years retailing on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, one of Asia's most successful simulated diamond and gemstone jewellers has entered the local wholesale market.

Jewellers asked to 'give a damn'
24/08/2010 12:28:46 PM
Australian jewellers are being asked to 'give a damn' and donate scrap gold to raise money for impoverished gold, diamond and gemstone miners.

Style Icons

Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo
2/09/2010 1:58:10 PM
There's only one more day to wait before the Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo comes to town, with more innovation, a fresh vision and a strong focus on health and wellbeing.

Summer style with Kevin Murphy
1/09/2010 12:13:32 PM
Want to create stunning screen siren or surfer girl style from the comfort of your home? Well, hair maestro Kevin Murphy is providing you with all the tools to perfect your sultry summer vibe.

ghd for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
1/09/2010 11:59:52 AM
With a longstanding commitment to both the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Australian fashion industry, ghd is combining the two this year thanks to its involvement with Fashion Targets Brea... more>>

Frank Burgemeestre Education
1/09/2010 11:48:08 AM
Husband and wife duo Frank and Anne Burgemeestre are ensuring aspiring hairdressers get the best educational experience possible, thanks to their dedicated cutting and colouring courses offered throug... more>>

RSFF: Man and Woman
1/09/2010 11:37:14 AM
Jon Pulitano directed sexy, sultry hairstyles backstage at the Man And Woman show for the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival, creating two separate looks encapsulating elegant upstyles and glossy ringl... more>>

Transport and Logistics

Japan Airlines to lay off 16,200
2/09/2010 11:58:39 PM
In a last-ditch effort to save the financially stricken airline, Japan Airlines (JAL) management has announced a restructuring plan that will cut 16,200 jobs, more than 40 routes and over 100 aircraft... more>>

Port Botany reforms will go on without minister
2/09/2010 11:47:27 PM
Sydney Ports Corporation CEO Grant Gilfillan has sought to reassure stakeholders that the Port Botany Logistics Improvement Strategy (PBLIS) process will continue unaffected, regardless of the resigna... more>>

Gold Coast opens its doors to global trade
2/09/2010 11:20:48 PM
The immediate opportunities and future potential of Gold Coast Airport as a fully international customs port, are being overlooked by local importers and exporters.

Light industrial voice-directed system launched
2/09/2010 11:09:22 PM
Vocollect has announced the release of its light industrial wearable voice system, available now.

Epicor and Intermec expand alliance
2/09/2010 10:59:18 PM
Epicor Software and Intermec Technologies have expanded their global alliance to offer mobile computing systems.

Australian Gift Guide

Luckie Street Bad Girl Couture Compact Mirror
31/08/2010 3:36:58 PM
I May Not Be Perfect, But I'm So Close it Scares Me, I'm Just Like Everyone Else, Only Prettier..' and more.

More exhibitors at Tendence 2010 trade fair
31/08/2010 10:51:16 AM
With the economy picking up again, the signs at the Tendence trade fair were positive, with more exhibitors taking part this year than in 2009.

Extensive product range for bulk buyers at Tendence 2010
31/08/2010 10:34:48 AM
With Indian living accessories, Chinese crafts and Korean decorating products, buyers can now save themselves a trip halfway around the world by ordering products directly in medium to high volumes at... more>>

McPherson's Consumer Products expands Jamie Oliver cookware range
31/08/2010 10:05:35 AM
The exclusive Australian distributor of Jamie Oliver's range of kitchen accessories and gadgets, McPherson's Consumer Products, has expanded the culinary offerings of the celebrity chef, adding to the... more>>

Eeni meeni miini moh offers a sneak peek at Christmas collection
31/08/2010 9:51:15 AM
The much loved children's lifestyle brand of clothing and accessories, eeni meeni miini moh, has offered retailers a sneak peek at its 2010 Christmas collection, which will be launched in September al... more>>