JJJ Radio Australia Countdown Hottest 100 of all time. No. 1 “Smells LikeTeen Spirit” Nirvana


Red Bull's (Australian driver) Mark Webber scored his maiden Formula 1 win with a brilliant performance at the German Grand Prix after a drive-through penalty


They've got the harbour and the monorail - we've got trams and the business activity. AT ALMOST every level, Melbourne business is thrashing its Sydney counterpart — and it has been doing so almost from...

UNESCO has named Melbourne as its second City of Literature. Edinburgh became the first in 2004. http://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-hooks-the-books-20080819-3y9b.html?page=-1


Holmes thriller to be shot in Melbourne THE next starring role for Katie Holmes, wife of superstar Tom Cruise, will take place in Melbourne. The thriller Don't be Afraid of the Dark will start filming at the Docklands film studio in the next few months. http://www.theage.com.au/national/holmes-thriller-to-be-shot-in-melbourne-20090507-awrf.html...

Whose analysis to believe regarding property prices and rents...?


“Property crashes as first-quarter homes sales, prices and clearances crash”


http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25330870-25658,00.html


“Tight supply bolsters keeps house prices stable: RBA”....


http://business.theage.com.au/business/tight-supply-props-up-house-prices-20090415-a6n5.html

But the good news...........

Following is latest on economic, property, real estate prices employment outlook etc. brought to you by AIEC Australia

Australian consumers seeing the bright side after rise in confidence A BIG jump in consumer confidence and a return of buyers to the housing market are raising hopes that Australia will avoid the worst of the global downturn.Consumer confidence is almost back to normal levels, while housing finance is climbing back towards the record touched in mid-2007.
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