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Australia: Climate change means tough time for Northern Rivers farmers
2013-06-21 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Northern Star: FARMERS across the Northern Rivers are facing a future of higher temperatures, more pests and less ground water, warns a report released this week by the Australian Climate Commission. And these are only some of the risks facing the agricultural sector detailed in the report Critical Decade 2013. Some main points from the report The nation's highly respected Climate Commissioner Professor Will Steffen described the risks to the farming sector as "substantial". "Farmers are on the frontline of...
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Wool Market Prices in Australia, China, South Africa and New Zealand (Weekly Report)
2013-06-21 12:35:04| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool prices mostly slided in Australia this week, although fine micron prices surged in Sydney. Our weekly report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. A glimpse on the Chinese, New Zealand and South African markets is provided.
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Australia shares pare early losses, markets still nervous on Fed policy
2013-06-21 11:19:50| Automakers - Topix.net
Australian shares fell 0.4 percent on Friday on lingering worries over the U.S. Federal Reserve's plans to start reducing its stimulus later this year, but the market trimmed early losses as a lower Australian dollar buoyed stocks with large exposure to the U.S. Banks led the sell-off with Commonwealth Bank of Australia slipping 0.3 percent and ... (more)
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Solar energy map of Australia
2013-06-21 09:44:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Clean Energy Regulator data has been analysed by solar lobby group 100% renewable energy to show the breakdown of home solar installations by electorate in Australia, with estimates for capacity, dollars saved off power bills, and cost of installation. Explore the distribution of solar with this interactive map - use the drop-down menu to change between total and proportion, or click on an electorate for more detailed information.
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AUSTRALIA: Pacific Brands CEO unveils turnaround plan
2013-06-19 16:50:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The CEO of ailing Australian clothing and footwear company Pacific Brands has revealed a five-year plan to try to turnaround the company.
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