Dr. David Hawking appointed Chief Scientist of Funnelback
Leading research scientist, Dr David Hawking, has formally departed CSIRO to take up an appointment as full time Chief Scientist with enterprise search company Funnelback. 2008-07-03

Mandela Inspires Australia's Future Leaders to Unleash Their Potential at Leadership Forum
More than 150 high school students from across Australia will converge at the 6th National Leadership Camp on Monday 7 July for four days to unleash their leadership potential and discuss key youth issues. NLC is high impact, four-day intensive leadership development program organised by Rising Generations, a not-for-profit youth leadership development organisation, and endorsed by the Australian Government's Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, for young Australians aged between 14 and 18 with high leadership potential. The theme for this year's camp is 'Take A Stand'. 2008-07-03

Cash Doctors Does It 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week!
Cash Doctors has officially launched the latest addition to its ever expanding file of improvements especially designed to enhance customer convenience. Cash Doctors cash advances available to their clients - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2008-07-03

Anadis' Cancer Related Mucositis Project Awarded with VISTECH Grant   Anadis Ltd. (ASX:ANX; OTC:ANDIY) an Australian biopharmaceutical company has been awarded a product development grant for its Cancer-related Alimentary Mucositis project. The award was one of only three made by the VISTECH bi-national fund, following a competitive process, which included a thorough scientific assessment. The fund was established by the Government of Victoria (Australia) and the Government of Israel through the Office of the Chief Scientist in its Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor. The intended product for the oncology market will leverage a special formulation of Anadis' immune milk-derived anti LPS antibodies, growth factors and other bioactives delivered using Anadis’ oral delivery technology. 2008-07-02

NovaMind Mind Mapping Software Adds Microsoft Project Import and Export; Mind Manager Import   Microsoft Project import and export has been added to NovaMind Platinum for Windows, and will shortly be added to the Mac version of NovaMind Platinum. Mind Manager import has been added to the Pro and Platinum Windows editions. The Mac versions will also be updated to use the new Mind Manager mind map importer. 2008-07-01

TrustDefender and Credit Union BCU Join Forces to Announce an 'Industry First' in the Fight Against Online Crime
Leading regional credit union, BCU has announced that it will provide the TrustDefender online security solution to all its customers, free of charge and thereby heralding a new era in transacting online. 2008-07-01

78% of Companies Not Prepared for Carbon Emission Reporting Regulations - Sun Mircosystems Survey
Almost half of businesses surveyed spend more that $1million on power annually. Only 22% of businesses have practices in place to enable them to measure carbon emissions, a survey of 2,500 IT professionals from medium and large businesses and government organisations found. The second in an annual survey of Sun Microsystems' Australian and New Zealand customers was commissioned to identify attitudes towards and practices in place to progress eco responsible business and IT practices. Of the respondents that could disclose their organisation's energy consumption (more than 1,200), 44% spend more than $1 million on electricity annually. Unsurprisingly given these costs, the main driver for adopting eco responsible practices among the companies questioned was reduced power consumption/cooling (78%), closely followed by lower costs (73%). 2008-07-01

The Consumer Crunch: With Consumer Confidence Down, How Can Businesses Survive?
With interest rates rising and mortgages defaulting at an increasingly alarming rate, consumer confidence is at an all time low. This creates a chain reaction through the economy with businesses of all sizes suffering from the lack of spending. Diane Costa- Director of Sales and Marketing, Marketing Mechanics, has delivered some tips to help alleviate the stress most business' face. 2008-07-01

Latest Innovations From Blue Haven Pools Gives Sydney The Leading Edge
Winter is a very innovative season for Blue Haven Pools & Spas with Australia's largest swimming pool builder launching the most exciting new fashion designs in pools and spas yet seen in Sydney. 2008-06-29

HotelClub Launches A Sponsorship Scheme With A Difference
HotelClub launches a sponsorship scheme with a difference by offering help to smaller businesses and organizations. Registration is made easy by going to the online application page at http://www.hotelclub.com/sponsorship]. 2008-06-28

Pamela Anderson on Big Brother
Network TEN has announced that Pamela Anderson will be entering the Big Brother House on July 9. Topping the expected shock of bellydancer Rima entering the house this Sunday, after breaking her leg, the arrival of this international sex symbol will no doubt set the housemates' tongues wagging. 2008-06-27

National Prescribing Service Wins Gold Quill Award, New York
Australian non-profit organisation, the National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) has won a prestigious international 2008 Gold Quill Award for excellence in communication for its 2007 Get to know your medicines and Generic medicines are an equal choice national awareness campaigns. 2008-06-25

Revealed - How to Double or Triple Your Website's Conversion Rate - Web Profits Launches Brand New Report
Web Profits, a Sydney based company that helps all kinds of businesses develop a powerful online presence for themselves, has created a free report which shares seven proven strategies for making sure you convert more of the traffic arriving on your website. The report, downloadable from www.webprofits.com.au, reveals the seven methods for ensuring you make your website one of the most successful ones in its field. 2008-06-25

Laurence Lilley's Book, And God Said I Have A Dream, Answers Age-Old Questions: Who Are We? Why Are We Here?
Eighty-one-year-old Laurence Lilley writes a compelling book, And God Said I Have A Dream, which illuminates the heart of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2008-06-25

End of Financial Year Rush to Enjoy Free Advertising on healthdirectory.com.au
Health service providers and health business suppliers have a window of opportunity to get 'on board' now to enjoy a free Listing+Page for 12 months. 2008-06-24

Australian Book Printer Challenges Amazon.com's Booksurge for Market Dominance   Australian self publishing company, BookPal, is launching an audacious global initiative to challenge more established players in the self publishing market, such as Booksurge and Lulu, for dominance the self publishing market, worth an estimated U.S. $13-$17 billion per year. 2008-06-23

Local Job Openings Poorly Promoted Overseas : Global survey by international employment agency Robert Half reveals that Australian companies are falling behind in recruiting employees from overseas
Australian companies are poor in promoting local job openings overseas and are losing out to their Asian counterparts in the race to entice international candidates to take up overseas jobs, according to a 17 country global survey conducted by international employment agency Robert Half. 2008-06-23

TEN's New AFL Website, Featuring the Michael Voss Blog
Ex-AFL palyer Michael Voss is writing an exclusive blog on Network TEN's AFL website. Other great features can be found on the site such as Video blogs, Footy Tipping, Strauchanie Tips and AFL Ladder. 2008-06-20

Melbourne, Australia's Valdemar's Painters Goes Online
Valdemar's Painters has recently launched its website, making it Melbourne's latest house painting service to move onto the Web. 2008-06-19

Melrose Jewelers Australia Launches its Rolex Presidential Watch Store & and its Rolex Datejust Watch Store at Sydney, Australia
Melrose Jewelers, a Used Rolex Dealer, today launched its Rolex Presidential Watch Store at http://www.melrosejewelers.com.au/presidents.htm and its Rolex Datejust Watch Store at http://www.melrosejewelers.com.au/datejust.htm As a promotion, until July 31st MelroseJewelers.com.au will pay tax and shipping for all customers who purchase watches from its website or via phone. 2008-06-19

Innovative Local Government Council Embraces Corporate Internet Video to Address Skills Shortage Issue   With traditional media struggling to capture the attention of the You-Tube Y generation, Sutherland Shire Council recently hired professional corporate video producers Ridge Films to develop a promotional web-video to attract new staff. 2008-06-18 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

TrustDefender Announces Expansion into Europe with appointment of Prof. Dr. Martin Schottenloher as Chairman European Operations.
Leading privately owned Australian multi-award winning security developer to open a subsidiary in Munich, Germany to provide a range of consumer focused enterprise security solutions, including their managed services in Germany, UK and the European region - with the aim to enable financial institutions, government agencies and leading online businesses to regain consumer confidence. 2008-06-17

PokerNews and Ladbrokes Poker Launch $20,000 Freeroll
PokerNews teams up with Ladbrokes Poker (http://www.pokernews.com/ladbrokes-poker/) to launch two freerolls (http://www.pokernews.com/news/2008/05/ladbrokes-poker-20k-freerolls.htm) of incredible value. Worth $20,000 each, these freerolls come hassle-free with no points or rake prerequisites. 2008-06-17

Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures Popular with Time Poor Australians   Figures for non-surgical cosmetic procedures within Australia have doubled over the past five years, replacing surgical procedures as the most popular choice for people looking to rejuvenate their appearance. Dr. Gavin Chan, Managing Director of The Victorian Cosmetic Institute, says that, "These figures are reflected in the increased demand for information and bookings for non-surgical treatments." Dr Chan also reflected that, "As schedules become busier, many people can't afford the time it takes to recover from the scalpel and are choosing to reverse the signs of aging without going under the knife." 2008-06-16

MomentVille Announces The Launch Of Wedding Website Activity Feeds
MomentVille continues to innovate with the launch of activity feeds for wedding websites. The launch transforms wedding websites into a primary communication tool, allowing guests to follow updates by email, or on Facebook, Friendfeed, and many other websites. 2008-06-16

First Australian Web Site to Auction ".au" Domain Names
After the recent auDA (au Domain Administration) decision to allow the sale, purchase and trade of ".au" domain names, the anticipated .au property boom has begun. The need for a well structured, affordable venue, advertising domain names for sale in Australia, has been realised by the creation of the Domain Shed Web site Domainshed 2008-06-15

South America to Get First Cold Weather Blast as Down Under Ski Season Rolls Out; OnTheSnow.Com Snow Reports, News Kicks in
Ski areas in the Southern Hemisphere are opening for the winter season and 2008 snow predictions bode well for Argentina and Chile. OnTheSnow.com unveils RSS and Flash snow reports. 2008-06-13

Customers Are Unaware of What Savings Accounts Offer   Savingsaccounts.com.au is expanding its reach due to research that suggests the public is unaware of what saving accounts can offer them. Considering how many people use savings accounts as their sole financial tool, awareness of interest rates is necessary for good financial health. 2008-06-13

Last Chance at the Big Dance Thanks to Bodog Poker
PokerNews joins forces with Bodog Poker (http://www.pokernews.com/bodog/) to give US players one last chance at a $12,000 package to the WSOP* (http://www.pokernews.com/wsop/). The freeroll is exclusive to US PokerNews players and will run at 14:30 EST/15:30 EDT on Sunday, June 29. 2008-06-13