Australian Capital Territory

New Issue-ACT prices A$315 mln 2020 bond - Reuters
New Issue-ACT prices A$315 mln 2020 bondReutersBorrower Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Issue Amount A$315 million Maturity Date May 22, 2020 Coupon 4.25 pct Issue price 99.598 Reoffer price 99.598 Payment Date May 22, 2012 Lead Manager(s) Deutsche Bank & UBS Ratings AAA (Moody's) Listing Asx ...

Carlyle, TPG's Healthscope Sells Assets to Sonic - Wall Street Journal (blog)
The AgeCarlyle, TPG's Healthscope Sells Assets to SonicWall Street Journal (blog)Sonic Chief Executive Colin Goldschmidt said in a statement Wednesday the acquisition of the businesses in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia states and the Australian Capital Territory would be “value accretive” for shareholders.Sonic to buy Healthscope pathology assets for $100 mlnReutersSonic to buy Healthscope pathology assetsNinemsnSonic does $100m pathology dealThe Australianall 26 news articles »

Sonic Healthcare Buys Healthscope for $100M - Private Equity Hub (press release)
Brisbane TimesSonic Healthcare Buys Healthscope for $100MPrivate Equity Hub (press release)Hospital operator Healthscope, bought by private equity firms TPG Capital and Carlyle Group for A$2 billion in 2010, said it was looking to sell its weaker units to focus on other parts of its Australian and offshore businesses.Sonic to buy Healthscope assetsSky News Australiaall 5 news articles »

Australian gov't to protect koala bears - Fox News
French TribuneAustralian gov't to protect koala bearsFox NewsHowever, the legislation only applies to koalas in New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. Professor Alistair Melzer, a koala scientist at the University of Central Queensland and longtime activist, praised the move as a step ...Australia to protect most vulnerable koalasAFPKoala Bear Population Dwindling, Listed As 'Vulnerable'PlanetSave.comKoalas to be protected species in parts of OzNew Zealand HeraldFrench Tribuneall 283 news articles »

Australia lists the koala as a threatened species - The Guardian
The GuardianAustralia lists the koala as a threatened speciesThe GuardianKoala populations in Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory have been placed on the national list of vulnerable species, following intervention by environment minister, Tony Burke, on Monday. The listing, designed to provide a ...Australia lists the koala as 'vulnerable' speciesBBC NewsAustralian Government Gives Koalas Threatend Species StatusRedOrbitKoalas get some protections from developersSydney Morning HeraldCBC.ca -Phys.Orgall 137 news articles »

Taxation review for capital expenditure - PS News
Taxation review for capital expenditurePS NewsA review of taxation measures in place in the Australian Capital Territory has seen the ACT Government accept 26 of the review panel's 28 recommendations noting one and rejecting another. Among the review's recommendations were proposals to abolish ...

Aussie Farmers Direct prepares for Perth expo - Franchising
FranchisingAussie Farmers Direct prepares for Perth expoFranchisingWe have almost 180 franchisees in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, WA and the Australian Capital Territory. There are 19 franchisees in WA servicing metropolitan Perth. WHAT ARE YOUR GROWTH PLANS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS?and more »

Western Australia first, daylight second in latest “state of the states” report - SmartCompany.com.au
NEWS.com.auWestern Australia first, daylight second in latest “state of the states” reportSmartCompany.com.auThe West Australian economy is performing so well it's leaving the rest of the country behind, according to the latest CommSec report into the states' economies, although it warns the Australian Capital Territory is at the highest risk from spending ...Western Australia Leads National Economic Growth: ReportBernamaState of the States, Q1 2012Switzer Financial News (blog)all 70 news articles »

Anolis lights the Droplet - Attractions Management
Anolis lights the DropletAttractions ManagementPerth based Green was commissioned to create Droplet by the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Government. Its elegant curved and pleated shell - in the shape of a massive water droplet - is made from laser cut 316 marine grade stainless steel, ...

WA's Feral Brewery the best in the country - Perth Now
WA's Feral Brewery the best in the countryPerth Now"Each year sees standards continually improve as brewers push for excellence and exceed all expectations," he said. Wig & Pen Brewery & Tavern, from the Australian Capital Territory, was awarded Champion Small Australian Brewery.and more »

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