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The article reports on the announcement of the Iranian Government regarding the removal of the United States seal at some of its nuclear research and developments. The removal is done to resume its nuclear program, amid opposition from Western governments. The negotiations with the European Union in 2003 stopped the program.

The article reports on the plan of the Victorian and South Australian Governments to push the Federal and New South Wales Governments to adopt a national pricing structure for water. The reason of the action was fear that New South Wales water traders will exploit the state's dual pricing system through the inflated water prices.

The article reports on the threat of New South Wales Minister for Roads, Joe Tripodi against the Macquarie Bank-owned Sydney Airport Corp. Ltd. to have a campaign against the company if it does not trim its plan to develop department stores and office blocks at the airport. He stated that the proposed development would cost 2.7 billion dollars.

The article reports on the statement of Mark Vaile, the Minister for Trade regarding the United States refusal to open its borders to Australian sugar imports. According to him, he will push the United States to reconsider its refusal. He also stated that the U.S. is keen to remove a clause, which prevents U.S. drug companies blocking cheaper generic medicines from the Australian market.

The article reports that Minister for Finance and Administration, Nick Minchin has abolished the Australian Trade Commission's governing board and announced that the statutory authority will report to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The changes was done after the 2003 Uhrig review of public governance.

The article reports on the announcement of Macquarie Bank Ltd's acquisition to the world's largest baggage trolley company, Smart Cartridge company. The bank will spend 270 million U.S. dollars. The acquisition followed the bank's bid for the London Stock Exchange. Smart Carte is operating at 175 airports and nine bus and train stations worldwide.

The article reports on the strategy made by Toll Holdings Ltd. with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission on taking over of Patrick Corp.

The article reports that Wattyl Ltd. reject the takeover bid Allco Equity worth $274-million due to inadequacy and opportunistic idea of the bidding process.

The article reports on the increase of building approvals in November 2005 in Australia to 3.400%.

The article reports on the argumentation of Multiplex on reducing compensation for the delayed completion of the Wembley National Stadium in London, England.

The article reports on the plan of executives of Coles Myer Ltd. to delist from the New York Stock Exchange due to low trading volume and high costs. The company had already backed-out from exchanges in New Zealand and Great Britain.

The article reports on the rights to broadcast the Australian Football League (AFL) won by Seven and Ten Networks from 2007 until 2011.

The article reports that the Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd. (PBL) and Melco International Development have withdrawn from the bidding process on building Singapore's first casino. It was the first time for PBL executive James Packer to do such actions since the death of his father in December.

The article profiles John Muir, the founder of the Tasmanian anchor and winch manufacturer Muir Engineering in Australia. Muir talked his way into the European boat-building market by lobbying boatbuilders and telling them his anchors were worthy of the world's most luxurious yachts. It took Muir until 2004, to cement his hold on the market.

The article cites a survey of 101 Australian companies conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP which found that fraud costs 63 percent of the companies more than 3 million dollars each between 2003 and 2005. The survey reported an average of fifteen incidents of economic crime in Australian businesses compared to the global average of eight. In addition, it also found that the true extent of fraud against corporations were not fully understood.

The article presents several statements of business executives about business-related issues. The chairman of Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd., Gerry Harvey is signaling his interest to buy the Myer department store chain. The national president of the Australian Hotels Association John Thorpe comments on the changes of liquor laws.

The article reports on the eServGlobal's push to globalization which created a high-technology bubble burst before the company's listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in September 2000. Patrick McGrory, an executive of the company, saw exponential growth in emerging markets and among European carriers. The company has been designing software that it claims cheaper and simpler than its competitors.

The article reports that owners of Ennio International have manufactured high-fashion knitwear for 25 years when face with competition from lower-cost imports in Australia. They decided to stop dressing people and start dressing meat. They slowly steered the business towards making the netting used in meat packaging, a market in which overseas competitors with lower costs would not beat them on price.

Reports on the agricultural development in Australia. Plan of rice exporter Ricegrowers' Cooperative Ltd. to abandon its structure in favor of corporatization; Comment of John Cannings, lawyer and partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers' mid-market service division on the challenges like market consolidation and difficulties with raising capital; Statement of Gary Helou, managing director of Ricegrowers on the company structure and hybrid debt instruments.

Focuses on the difficulties and challenges in the overseas market for coffee company Mountain Top Coffee owned by Andrew Ford in Australia. Assessment of the strategic business plan of Ford in an effort to improve its company's operations; Thoughts of Ford on operating a coffee plantation; Plan of Ford to bring in investors into the company to help fund its expansion plan.

Assesses the business planning of older entrepreneurs in their successful business enterprises in Australia. Thoughts of former WebJet, an online travel booking service, CEO David Clarke on the advantages of being experienced in running one's business; Claim of business expert Bill Delves that older people run fast-growth businesses since they steer clear of risk; Career development of Clarke; Services and products offered by the company; Financial performance of the company.

Presents the company profile of Benthic Geotech, manufacturer of deep-sea drilling machinery based in Sydney, New South Wales. Company history; Financial performance; Marketing strategies.

Reports on the success of entrepreneur Bob Cheng in managing his business, EmailCash Marketing in Australia. Development of personal relationship with the member; Capitalization of the company on the rise of performed-based advertising; Operation of identical web pages in New Zealand and Taiwan under the name of SmileCity.

Focuses on the Australian federal court's rejection of a patent application for a business system filed by Steven John Grant. Facts of the case; Basis of the ruling; Reaction of legal practitioners to the ruling.

Presents a corporate profile of Ross Human Directions, a company involved in computer-related recruitment business and human-resources industry in Australia. Corporate history; Executive management; Five-year average annual return on shareholders' funds; Strategy highlights; Financial performance.

Reports global developments related to business. Prediction of the World Bank that China's economic growth will fall by one percentage point to 8 percent next year because of declining domestic demand; Abandonment of the former Indian government's plans to sell strategic stakes in 13 profitable state corporations; Formation of a joint venture of LG Electronics Inc. and Nortel Networks Corp. to make mobile telephones in South Korea.

Reports developments related to business in Australia. Consideration of the board of Coles Myer Ltd. whether to offload the Myer department store chain through a demerger or trade sale; Dismissal of the fraud charges against former assistant commissioner of taxation, Nick Petroulias, after a jury in the New South Wales Supreme Court fails to reach a verdict; Increase in the full-year net profit posted by building materials group, Boral Ltd.

Reports on the positive financial performance of the Australia-based Commonwealth Bank with retiring chief executive, David Murray. Profits; Wealth management's earnings; Competitive strategies.

Reports on the financial performance and operations of the Australia-based lease investor, Record Investments. Acquisition and financing of freight-carrying ships and passenger jets; Sources of funds.

Reports on the business losses from the fixed-line division of the Australia-based telecommunications company, Telstra. Decline in profits; Financial performance; Cost-cutting strategies.

Reports on the free trade agreement signed by Singapore and South Korea that cuts tariffs on consumer electronics and engineering, chemical and agricultural products.

Reports on the resignation of Israel's Finance Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu citing his plans to challenge for Likud Party leadership to protest against the withdrawal of Israeli troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip. Political indications.

Reports on the political advertising made by Japanese Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi for the candidates of the Liberal Democratic Party. Endorsements; Indications of political practice.

Reports on the investigation of the U.S.-based microchip maker, Intel by South Korea's Fair Trade Commission. Investigation of marketing and rebate schemes to computer manufacturers; Commercial laws and trade regulation.

Reports on key controversies pertaining the proposals to approve the takeover of the television broadcaster, ProSiebenSat.1 by the newspaper publisher, Axel Springer in Germany. Opposition of politicians concerned about concentrated media ownership.

Reports on the decline in British interest rates in 2005. Repurchase rates; Market and economic indicators.

Reports that the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Japanese yen and Korean won dominate the basket of currencies used to revalue the Chinese yuan. Consideration of the British pound and the Australian dollar.

Reports on the inspection of the Isfahan uranium plan by the International Atomic Energy Agency to assess whether the Iranian government has complied with an agency resolution calling for it to suspend uranium reprocessing; Provision of economic incentives and security guarantees.

Forecast a decline in welfare benefits for single parents in Australia in 2005. Newstart Allowance provisions; Encouragement of single parents to move from welfare to work.

Reports on unemployment levels in Australia in 2005. Labor market trends; Increase in part-time jobs; Market and economic indicators.

Reports on the reform of long-service leave provisions in Australia. Industrial relations reforms; Industrial awards.

Reports on the increase in gross incomes in Australia in 2005. Increase in mortgages; Consumer spending on goods and services; Mortgage repayments.

Reports that the shopping center giant, Westfield Group and the New South Wales Government of corruption were cleared from corruption allegations over the closure of the Orange Grove Shopping Center in 2004. Governmental investigation; Job losses.

Reports on an investment and regulatory package compiled by the Australian Federal Government in support of the sale of the telecommunications company, Telstra through Cabinet. Operational split of Telstra by dividing its wholesale and retail divisions; Operations of the company.

Reports on the financial performance of the Australia-based beer company, Brewer Lion Nathan in 2005. Effects of higher prices and growth in beer sales; Economic indicators.

Reports on the financial performance of the Australia-based company, Namoi Cotton Cooperative in 2005. Profits from increased sales and improved shipping schedules; Takeover bid for Namoi by Queensland Cotton Holdings.

Reports on the request by Caltex Australia for the Federal Government to extend the deadline for meeting clean-fuel standards. Upgrade of the companies two refineries; Deadline compliance by other companies, Shell Australia, Mobil Australia and BP.

Reports on the rejection of a takeover bid offered by News Corp. to the property web site company, Realestate.com.au in Australia. Details of the bid; Stock price offered.

Reports on the suspension of Steve Vizard's former accountant, Roy Hilliard after pleading guilty before the Melbourne County Court, Victoria for false accounting practices. Statements made by Hilliard; Issues on the ban against Vizard from company dictatorship; Penalties against Vizard for refusing to testify against grounds of self-incrimination.

Provides some insights into strategies for enhancing the operations of emerging companies and businesses in Australia. Issues on product development and effects of market standards and industry regulations; Operations of companies including Luna Glow owned by John Clear and Jim Smith; Considerations in establishing businesses.