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IT heavyweight Unisys has predicted that the turning point for RFID acceptance will be late 2006.

Export hunger: Crafty Chef has its eyes on overseas markets. Photo: Peter Rae Janine Perrett finds a family cooking nine tonnes of food a week.2.9

Carter Holt Harvey Ltd., the biggest lumber maker in Australia and New Zealand, said a $2.3 billion takeover offer from billionaire Graeme Hart's Rank Group is too low and advised shareholders to reject it.2.7

By Kamu Yananai 15/09/05 CLOSE allies for years, the presidents of Nigerian and Zimbabwe now clash furiously whenever they meet.2.7

The trophies to go with the various awards was unveiled at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai by swashbuckling one-day wicketkeeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni.2.7

The small ship the Paul Gauguin has received many accolades for the ship and her South Pacific itineraries.2.7

Finnish engineering company Wartsila Corporation says it has won contracts for propulsion systems in the navy's seven new ships.2.7

A new food safety standard, from water to waiter, has been implemented for the seafood industry in Australia.3.1

Macmahon Holdings , one of Australia's most successful and prominent mining services contracting groups, has selected a Nortel* data and VoIP solution for its secure, high-speed "Global-One" network.2.7

Japan's stocks fell for the first day in four, led by exporters such as Sony Corp., after a survey showed U.S. consumers became more pessimistic because of record fuel prices and Hurricane Katrina.2.7

Pumpkin Patch has beaten its annual profit forecast and the children's clothing retailer predicts another strong year despite less buoyant trading conditions.2.9

Teachers probably don't assign those "What I Did On Summer Vacation" essays anymore, but if they did, Justin Crowell's would make for pretty interesting reading.2.9

India will keep a close watch on migratory birds flying into the country from China, Kazakhstan and Vietnam following an outbreak of bird flu in Asia, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said.2.9

Interwoven, Inc. , provider of Enterprise Content Management solutions for business, today announced the appointment of Christopher Lynch to the position of managing director, Interwoven, Australia/New Zealand.2.7

Maserati has launched the GranSport Spyder, the open-top version of its range topping GranSport Coupe, at the Frankfurt International Motor Show today combining the thrilling drive and excellent performance of ...2.9

The number of Koreans emmigrating to the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand has dropped greatly in the past decade, a lawmaker said, quoting figures in a report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...2.7

Ethical hacking may seem an oxymoron to some, but not to Computer Power corporate training, which is bringing its Certified Ethical Hacker course to Australia.2.7

ASPIRING Paralympians came a step closer to achieving their dream at the first Inspiring Opportunities day for swimmers with a disability at AquaZone yesterday.2.7

The 40-Year Old Virgin topped the U.K. marked with an impressive $3.26 million on 394 screens in the U.K., but this is probably not indicative of its potential in other international markets.2.7

David Elias identifies 32 listed life-science companies that are striving for medical and financial cures.2.9

Ultrasonography was originally developed during World War II to detect enemy submarines.2

SYDNEY, Australia Sept. 7, 2005 MatrixOne Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management solutions for the value chain and Imag Australia, a distributor of MatrixOne products in ...2.7

It was announced today by Dr. Jack Vaisman, chief executive officer, president and chairman of the board of directors of Advanced Medical Institute Inc.2.7

Australia and New Zealand could benefit from FIFA's expansion plans, with the Australian and Oceania Federations set to put in a joint bid for the 2018 soccer World Cup.2.7

ANZ Bank plans to take on US giant GE in the asset finance business, as it sets its sights on increasing revenue by up to 9 per cent.2.7

Fijian gold miner Emperor Mines Ltd reported ballooning losses, prompting one of its principal creditors to undertake a review of the company's operations.2.7

Entries are now open for the 2005 Yamaha Oceania Motocross Championship, which will be held at McAdam Park, Barrabool on the weekend of November 12-13, featuring two of the sport's biggest names - Australian ...2.7

TERANG-RAISED Bernard Salt shot to prominence as one of Australia's most renowned futurists when the seachange phenomenon he predicted in a best-selling book in 2001 proved spot-on. Nowadays he is one of the ...2.9

Major Australian TV production and sales group Beyond International has added another production arm with the announcement Thursday that it has acquired a 51% stake in Denis Spencer's dSPTelevision, creating ...2.7

On Aug. 6, 2005, the EU initiated an antidumping proceeding against imports of recordable compact ... Demag shuffles Chinese management Demag Plastics Group (Schwaig, Germany) has appointed a new management team for its Chinese joint venture Demag Haitian Plastics Machinery in Ningbo.3.1

Physicians are often called medical specialists. They are doctors who have completed an extra eight years or more of training after their initial university medical training.2.7

From Larry Rivera , Your Guide to Australia / New Zealand for Visitors . FREE Newsletter.2.7