Nelvana Enterprises Appoints Andrew Kerr as Head of Consumer Products
Press Release by Nelvana Enterprises Toronto, Canada — Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Enterprises announced the appointment of respected industry veteran Andrew Kerr to Head of Consumer Products, The Americas and Australasia, effective immediately. Kerr brings over 14 years of international industry experience in licensing, consumer products and marketing, and will be responsible for strategy, brand management [...]
The Night Pearl takes aim at Victoria Derby
THE Night Pearl has earned himself a crack at Australasia’s best three-year-olds. Dunnstown trainer-driver David Murphy will tackle the rich Victoria Derby with the promising youngster after a triumphant trip to Adelaide. The Night Pearl ($1.90 favourite) underlined his class with an effortless win in the group 1 $30,000 South Australian Derby, 2230m, at Globe [...]
Laser Group's Loyal Customers and Strong Foundation Make It a Top Choice for Australasia's Electrical and Plumbing Needs
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – Jan 12, 2012) – A company with modest beginnings in 1983, Laser Group has maintained its core structure and customer values to grow into one of the largest electrical and plumbing contractor networks across Australia and New Zealand. Laser Group traces its origins back to ‘Laser Electrical Ltd,’ the company that [...]
UPDATE 2-AirAsia X pulls out of Europe, India
* Cites weak European economy, rising charges and fuel * To focus resources on Australasia, Northeast Asia * Low-cost cousin AirAsia will continue flying to India SINGAPORE, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Malaysian long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X announced plans to scrap unprofitable routes to Europe (Chicago Options: ^REURUSD – news) and India as it prepares [...]
UPDATE 1-Malaysia's AirAsia X to stop flying to Europe, India
* Cites rising airport charges, fuel costs for withdrawal * To focus resources on Australasia, Northeast Asia * AirAsia Bhd will continue flying to India (Adds details, quotes) SINGAPORE, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Malaysian long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X will stop flying to Europe and India from its Kuala Lumpur base due to soaring taxes [...]
Australia's Nine Entertainment names new chairman
By Gillian Tan SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — CVC Capital Partners’ wholly owned media company Nine Entertainment Co. (NEC) has appointed former McDonald’s Australasia chief executive Peter Bush as its new chairman. Bush succeeds Tim Parker who has relinquished his position as a director and chairman, citing an increased workload from his role as executive chairman of [...]
Golf: Australasian British Open qualifying scores
MELBOURNE, Jan 11, 2012 (AFP) – – Final scores in British Open International Qualifying Australasia at Kingston Heath on Wednesday: 140 – Aaron Townsend (AUS) 70-70 (qualified) 143 – Ashley Hall (AUS) 72-71 (qualified), Nicholas Cullen (AUS) 70-73 (qualified after playoff), Peter Senior (AUS) 72-71 144 – Anthony Brown (AUS) 71-73 145 – Douglas Holloway [...]
Hatching marks milestone for zoo
AUSTRALASIA’S first Galapagos Tortoise hatching was a milestone for Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s breeding program last year when NJ the baby tortoise came into the world. Zookeeper Linda Matthews said NJ’s mother was already a seasoned 90 years old when she laid the egg that would result in the much anticipated birth. Now, almost a [...]
Genuine Parts Company Completes 30% Investment in Australasia's Exego Group
ATLANTA , Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC – News) announced today that it has completed the purchase of a 30% stake in the Exego Group for approximately $150 million (US$) in cash, effective January 1 , 2012. The Company had previously announced the pending agreement to invest in Exego on [...]
Australasia's Best Juniors Shine On Day Two Of The Championship Moves Surfing Festival
Australasia’s Best Juniors Shine On Day Two Of The Championship Moves Surfing Festival Friday, 6 January 2012 Australasia’s Best Juniors Shine On Day Two Of The Championship Moves Surfing Festival Jan Juc, Victoria/Australia (Friday, 6 January, 2012) – Jan Juc beach again produced the goods on Day Two of the Championship Moves Surfing Festival, with [...]
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