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Plastic bottle yacht Plastiki on view at National Maritime Museum
Plastiki , the remarkable ocean-going yacht made from 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles, will be on view at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, for a full month after its arrival in Sydney today. She said the Australian National Maritime Museum is pleased to be able to put notable vessels like Plastiki on display for everyone to see. The Australian National Maritime Museum is open daily, 9.30 am to 5 pm. All inquiries (02) 9298 3777 or visit .
Source: Australian Government

Investor Update: Investment into Australia continues to defy GFC downturn - Austrade
The level of investment into Australia has continued to defy the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) downturn, according to the United Nations Council on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s just released (PDF). Inwards Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock rose 7.4 per cent to US$328 billion and outwards FDI stock increased a substantial 43 per cent to US$343.6 billion in 2009,' said Dr Matthew Durban, Austrade's senior trade and investment analyst. The World Investment Report 2010 also noted that ...
Source: Australian Government

One week left to nominate for media awards for ABS conference NatStats 2010
MEDIA RELEASE 23 July, 2010 Embargo: 11.30 am (Canberra time) 88/2010. Nominate now for media awards for ABS conference NatStats 2010: ABS. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) invites entries from media individuals and organisations for awards to be presented at the NatStats 2010 Conference on Thursday 16 September 2010 at Dockside, Darling Harbour.
Source: Australian Government

Press Release No.5 2010 - Release of the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO)
This a joint Media Releasefrom the Treasury and Department of Finance and Deregulation relating to the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO).
Source: Australian Government

23 Jul 2010: Appointment of the Commonwealth Ombudsman - Commonwealth Ombudsman
The Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Allan Asher as the Commonwealth Ombudsman. 'This range of knowledge and skills makes Mr Asher well qualified for appointment as the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Senator Ludwig said. If you're not a from the Commonwealth Ombudsman.
Source: Australian Government

Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Two Sydney based air operators suspended
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has suspended the air operators certificates of Skymaster Air Services and Avtex Air Services. CASA believes allowing Skymaster Air Services and Avtex Air Services to continue to operate while CASA completes further safety investigations poses a serious and imminent risk to air safety. CASAs decision to suspend Skymaster Air Services and Avtex Air Services is also based on issues relating to the safety culture of the operations, aircraft maintenance control ...
Source: Australian Government

Investor Update: ?Investment Management Industry in Australia? published - Austrade
A comprehensive report, Investment Management Industry in Australia , has just been published by Austrade's Financial Services division. Gary Johnston, Austrade's Global Industry Network Leader for Financial Services, said that Australia's investment management industry is the fourth largest in the world, and one of the fastest growing. Among the subjects covered in Investment Management Industry in Australia are:.
Source: Australian Government

Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Pilots urged to keep Yorke Peninsula skies safe
Yorke Peninsula pilots are being urged to attend an important air safety workshop early next month. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is holding the workshop to help make the skies over the Yorke Peninsula even safer. The Yorke Peninsula has a good air safety record but accidents do happen and everyone in aviation must work hard to keep local skies safe..
Source: Australian Government

Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Pilots urged to keep snowy skies safe
Snowy Mountain pilots are being urged to attend important air safety workshops early next month. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is holding the workshops to help make the skies over the Snowy Mountains even safer. The Snowy Mountains has a good air safety record but accidents do happen and everyone in aviation must work hard to keep local skies safe..
Source: Australian Government

ACMA - ACMA media release 92/2010 ? 21 July
With the current tranche of 3D television trials having ended Monday, the Australian Communications and Media Authority felt that it would be useful to remind consumers that the ACMA can only make a digital television channel available for free-to-air 3D TV trials on a limited basis. Broadcasters were required to provide the ACMA with reports on the outcomes of those trials and the ACMA expects to publish the reports in the near future. The ACMA is now considering applications for a further ...
Source: Australian Government