While the world endured its worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, Australia was staying the course and trying its best to deflect the fallout. Luckily, Australian governments and advocacy organizations have been supporting the business community and boosting the economy where possible.... Read More

The capital city of Western Australia (WA), Perth, is home to many of the mining companies which grace AuBJ’s pages. As metals prices rebound, consumer confidence is renewed and investment pours into this growing city, rumours of an oncoming mining boom are rife. Perth has a population of approxi... Read More

The 2010 Australian Open saw tennis champion Roger Federer win an unprecedented 16th major with a straight set victory against the copacetic Andy Murray. This win carried extra satisfaction—if there is room for “extra” in reaching this height of accomplishment—because it superseded his publ... Read More

1. Rio Tinto close will soon decide on Argyle diamond mine status Rio Tinto is close to a decision to restart work developing its underground Argyle diamond mine in Australia. Dow Jones reported that Rio Tinto’s chief executive hopes to start, pending the approval of the company’s investment co... Read More