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The article focuses on the effects of the public listing of the Australia-based law firm Slater and Gordon on company culture and business practices. The listing of the company has been a catalyst in a broader overhaul which began in 2001. The May 21, 2007 float netted a capital injection of $35 million and allowed the company to begin an ambitious course of acquisition and expansion which resulted to revenue and profit increases.

The article profiles the professional career of Bruno Schiavi, president of Jupi Corp. in Australia. He loves fashion, and he has a talent for understanding exactly what consumers want. Last 2002, Schiavi launched the anabella lingerie line, incorporating luxury fabrics, but selling with the minimal overheads of an online store. According to him, ramping production with inadequate quality control is an easy way to destroy opportunities in an industry where maintaining a brand is vital.

The article reports that Foxtel's mobile television service showed an increased in the number of parents in Australian who are using mobile television to entertain their children. According to the article, Foxtel mobile subscribers are typically 40 to 50 years old and access the service during prime-time television viewing periods. Meanwhile, children's content channels Nickelodeon and Disney received the longest viewing intervals.

The article offers information on TDA Interiors, one of the 100 fastest-growing start-up companies in Australia for 2008. The company's founders are Andrew Holder and James Kemp. It has a turnover of $17.65 million. The article discusses the three secrets of TDA Interior's success, including the careful selection of employees.

The article profiles Michelle Gilmore and Christie Coleman, founders of Australia-based Ground Floor Collaboration. Gilmore and Coleman's career milestones include opening of the Ground Floor Gallery in Sydney in 2006 and opening of the Ground Floor Collaboration Web site in 2007. The paper also provides information on Gilmore and Coleman's business philosophy and management practices.

The article offers some insights into the effects of the shortage of engineers in Australia for business and education. Engineering agencies created initiatives and programs to engage primary school children and the next generations to study engineering. The Re-Engineering Australia Forum was created to encourage interest in engineering among primary students.

The article reports on an interview with designer Melma Hamersfeld, founder of Australian company Metalicus, which produces outerwear made of two-way stretch fabric. Hamersfeld talked about her production of the first Metalicus garments in 1992, the sale of the brand through five dedicated stores and more than 400 stores in Australia and Metalicus' acquisition by PAS Group in 2007.

The article reports on the expanded definition of partnership among Australian law firms. According to the author, law firms are now seeking partners who not only have legal savvy, but also have management and mentoring skills. According to Freehills managing partner Peter Butler, the expanded definition of partnership demonstrates a larger shift in organizational culture.

The article profiles David Hunt, chief executive officer of Australia-based operator of women-only fitness centers Contours Ltd. Information is provided about Hunt's educational attainment, professional experience, business philosophy and management style. Hunt's views on the physical fitness sector are also discussed.