Industry News

  Lending for New Homes Patchy in January
ABS Housing Finance figures released today show that new home lending remained relatively subdued in January 2013, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

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  February jobs surge remains 'a puzzle' for economists
A surge in employment in February is good news, assuming the figures are representative of what's actually happening.

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  New grants encourage firms to invest in Asia markets
It could soon be easier for Australian businesses to break into Asian markets after changes to export development grants ...

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  Infrastructure projects 'must consider' walkers, cyclists
Cycling, walking and access to public transport will have to be considered in major infrastructure projects that want to ...

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  World's largest concentrated solar plant opens in UAE
Oil-rich Abu Dhabi has officially opened the world's largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant, which cost $US600 ...

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  Swan jobs promise broken despite Feb figures: Hockey
Treasurer Wayne Swan looks set to break a promise on employment growth despite Thursday's remarkable jobs figures, the ...

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  Pain of surging Aust dollar 'to intensify' for businesses
Businesses expect the pain of a high exchange rate to intensify over the coming year, with exporters saying they will ...

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