New Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park Announces Champagne MICE Special   Sydney's only new 5-star hotel to open this decade, and western Sydney's first 5-star hotel, Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park, is celebrating its launch by offering a 'champagne special' for conference packages booked before the hotel's opening on 1 September 2008. 2008-07-19

JEM Promotional Products Brings American Apparel Clothing 'Buzz' to Corporate Market
JEM Promotional Products is injecting some fashion and flair into the promotional clothing industry by offering the stylish and ever-expanding American Apparel range to its clients. 2008-07-18

Ballistic Publishing Announces -- ELEMENTAL 3 - The World's Best Autodesk Art   ELEMENTAL 3 showcases the work of CG artists in architectural visualization and product design, and is the first Ballistic title to dedicate half of its pages to architectural subjects. 2008-07-17

The New Face of Screenwriting: NovaMind Introduces ScriptMapping - A Powerful Combination of Screenwriting and Mind Mapping   NovaMind Software has just released a new version of NovaMind Platinum with enhanced screenwriting functionality which can be used for all aspects of screenplay writing as well as experimental screenwriting, visual storyboarding, movie and production planning. 2008-07-17

New Initiative for Organisational Change and Community Development in Australia   Josephine Rydberg, the Managing Director of IKEA described it as 'inspirational'. A Sydney based CEO called it 'fantastic'. City of Sydney staff called it 'extraordinary'. A UN Coordinator labelled it 'exceptional'. The Chair of a Sydney based Business Partnership characterised it as 'brilliant'. A Northern Ireland Permanent Secretary referred to it as 'powerful'. The approach they were talking about has now been launched in Australia like never before. 2008-07-17

Real Estate's Top Performers Do the Right Things More Often
Real Estate Marketing Innovator, Success Coach and Bestselling Author, Ray Wood reveals the 50 Top Success Ideas Used by Real Estate's Best. 2008-07-17

Amnesty International Australia Confronts Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft, Baido and Sohu
Amnesty International Australia is to launch with a social media awareness campaign ahead of the Beijing Olympics confronting Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft, Baido and Sohu. 2008-07-16

Video of MultiTrode R&D Manager Discussing Development of MultiSmart Family   Paul Gibson, the R&D manager behind the revolutionary MultiSmart pump station manager, is in a video interview on the MultiTrode website. He openly talks about the challenges, successes and failures during the development of MultiSmart, Outpost2 and PumpView. 2008-07-16

German Court Case Proves that Global Banks Need to do More to Protect Account Holders from Online Criminals
TrustDefender fills the gap that current security solutions leave, whilst providing a collaborative platform between the financial institution and the consumer. 2008-07-16

Text to Speech Helps Guide Dog Trainer Cover the Outback
TextAloud turns trainer's reading backlogs into enjoyable journeys. 2008-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 8)

Ballistic Publishing Announces -- d'artiste: DIGITAL PAINTING 2   The sixth book in the d'artiste series--Digital Painting 2--features Master Artists Don Seegmiller, Mélanie Delon, Daniel Dociu, and Marta Dahlig. 2008-07-15

Merlin Project Manager for Mac Adds Web Sharing   NovaMind Software announces the immediate availability of Merlin 2.6, which includes Web publishing capabilities so that others can collaborate remotely on project management tasks, no matter what operating system they are using. 2008-07-15

A New and Unique Shopping Experience for Australia Wine Drinkers - joos.com.au   joos is a unique concept in Australia that simplifies buying wine by offering two premium wine deals every week. joos has access to exclusive & highly sought after overseas labels through relationships with leading wineries. 2008-07-14

Revolutionary Tools Push the Limits of Digital Advertising at Big Bear Shopping Centre   Advertixx Pty Ltd (http://www.advertixx.com) installed a state-of-the-art, patent-pending digital advertising network in the Big Bear Shopping Centre, Neutral Bay (http://www.bigbearshoppingcentre.com.au). The innovative digital advertising system now allows the end-user to take control of their marketing destiny. 2008-07-14

Over 15000 Wines Now Listed On WineRobot™ - Australia's Wine Search Engine
WineRobot™ reveals that the number of wines listed in its search engine has reached over 15,000. The site's range of wine listings, from 50 countries across the world, includes mostly Australian Back Vintage via a variety of Australian Online Retailers. 2008-07-14

Blue Haven Pools and Spas Wins 2008 Sustainable Pool Award for Best Display Pool
An authentic Japanese garden and setting by landscaper and TV personality Jamie Durie helped Blue Haven Pools and Spas win the 2008 SPASA (Swimming Pools and Spas Association) top award for the best Display Pool. 2008-07-13

Australian Writer Kallon Hetzel's book, Reign On My Parade, is an Intimate Glimpse of How God Reveals Himself to Believers Who Seek Him
Kallon Hetzel writes an insightful book, Reign On My Parade, which offers an intimate view of how God reveals Himself to those who seek him with their whole heart. Hetzel encounters God through angels, miracle photos, and Christian radio. 2008-07-13

Melbourne Bridal Expo of the Year!
The 2008 Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo was a resounding success for another year featuring Melbourne's biggest names in wedding dress couture on the stunning theatrical catwalk. 2008-07-11

Uecomm Launches Ethernet VPLS Platform   Leading next generation networks provider and Optus subsidiary Uecomm, announced today the implementation of a new Virtual Private LAN Service platform. 2008-07-11

Finally A Chance To Be Discovered With Make'n Movies
When people sign up for free with Make'n Movies, they can write a 300-500 word summary of a movie idea and submit it under Creative Commons license. If a movie maker or Hollywood studio is interested, Make'n Movies will negotiate a deal for the lucky writer! 2008-07-10

Niche Market Solutions Provider Takes Out Business Excellence Award   City of South Perth Chamber of Commerce and Industry - a member of the Local Chambers group - recently announced the winner of its prestigious WA Business Excellence Award for 2008. This year's winner is South Perth-based company Advanced Spatial technologies (ASt). 2008-07-10

The 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia Launched
PokerNews Ltd (http://www.pokernews.com/) is proud to announce the return of their flagship event - the PokerNews Cup Australia (http://www.pokernewscup.com) to the renowned Crown Casino, Melbourne this October 12-20. 2008-07-10

MultiTrode Releases v2.0 of the MultiSmart Pump Station Manager   The MultiSmart Pump Station Manager, designed for water and wastewater lift stations, and already widely specified in the USA and Australia, has been released with v2.0 software. This release adds IsaGRAF PLC functionality, more expandable I/O blocks, DNP3 security and many other features. 2008-07-09

Create a Business Niche and Implement Affiliated Marketing at DailyNicheIdea.com   New Web site offers affiliated marketing and helps new companies focus their efforts on finding their niche in the market place. 2008-07-08

Photojournalist David Hancock Explores Manly, Australia in New Book, 'Manly. 1000 Miles from Care?'
In his new self-published photo-book "Manly. 1000 Miles from Care?" Photojournalist-author David Hancock boldly claims, "It is probably the most intact natural environment in the world this close to major international city. The harbor, only seven miles north of Sydney, has regular visits from Whales and dolphins, a permanent fairy penguin colony, turtles and rare species of delicate seahorses alongside a stunningly intact geography. It really is a unique world location." 2008-07-08

Accurate and Complete Expiry Information Now Available with GenericsWeb Pipeline Scope
Finally, the generics industry has fast access to reliable key patent, SPC and data protection expiry information. Pipeline Scope, the latest release from industry experts GenericsWeb provides accurate and complete data for over 1400 INNs, across 37 countries, delivered through an interface that is easy to use and interpret. 2008-07-08

Surefire Internet Marketing Service - 480 Stumbles and 4000 Social Bookmarking Now Available   Internet marketers and Webmasters dig in. Now made available 2two ultra-effective Internet marketing strategies to acquire massive keyword targeted Web traffic - 4000 social bookmarking & 480 stumbles, 2008-07-07

Australians Give The Big Four Banks a Vote of No Confidence
Statistics produced by a recently consumer survey indicate that a vast majority of Australian credit card holders do not feel that the big four Australian banks (ANZ, Commonwealth, NAB and Westpac) are providing the best credit card offers. A staggering 69.2% disagreed with the statement "the big four Australian banks provide the best credit card offers". The survey of 500 Australian credit card holders was conducted for leading credit card comparison website http://www.click4credit.com.au 2008-07-07

AsiaHotels.com Releases a Free eGuide for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
AsiaHotels.com has published a visitor guide for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the '2008 Beijing Olympics Guide Book.' This free, fully downloadable guide provides a wealth of information about not only Olympic events but also local transportation options, restaurants, accommodation options and sightseeing in Beijing. 2008-07-07

ExperimentalScene Releases DarkWave Studio 0.1
ExperimentalScene has released the first commercial version of DarkWave Studio, version 0.1. Improvements include a HD recorder, sequencer, and the ability to load and save projects. 2008-07-07

Dr. David Hawking appointed Chief Scientist of Funnelback
Leading research scientist, Dr David Hawking, has formally departed CSIRO to take up an appointment as full time Chief Scientist with enterprise search company Funnelback. 2008-07-03

Mandela Inspires Australia's Future Leaders to Unleash Their Potential at Leadership Forum
More than 150 high school students from across Australia will converge at the 6th National Leadership Camp on Monday 7 July for four days to unleash their leadership potential and discuss key youth issues. NLC is high impact, four-day intensive leadership development program organised by Rising Generations, a not-for-profit youth leadership development organisation, and endorsed by the Australian Government's Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, for young Australians aged between 14 and 18 with high leadership potential. The theme for this year's camp is 'Take A Stand'. 2008-07-03

Cash Doctors Does It 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week!
Cash Doctors has officially launched the latest addition to its ever expanding file of improvements especially designed to enhance customer convenience. Cash Doctors cash advances available to their clients - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2008-07-03

Anadis' Cancer Related Mucositis Project Awarded with VISTECH Grant   Anadis Ltd. (ASX:ANX; OTC:ANDIY) an Australian biopharmaceutical company has been awarded a product development grant for its Cancer-related Alimentary Mucositis project. The award was one of only three made by the VISTECH bi-national fund, following a competitive process, which included a thorough scientific assessment. The fund was established by the Government of Victoria (Australia) and the Government of Israel through the Office of the Chief Scientist in its Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor. The intended product for the oncology market will leverage a special formulation of Anadis' immune milk-derived anti LPS antibodies, growth factors and other bioactives delivered using Anadis’ oral delivery technology. 2008-07-02

NovaMind Mind Mapping Software Adds Microsoft Project Import and Export; Mind Manager Import   Microsoft Project import and export has been added to NovaMind Platinum for Windows, and will shortly be added to the Mac version of NovaMind Platinum. Mind Manager import has been added to the Pro and Platinum Windows editions. The Mac versions will also be updated to use the new Mind Manager mind map importer. 2008-07-01

TrustDefender and Credit Union BCU Join Forces to Announce an 'Industry First' in the Fight Against Online Crime
Leading regional credit union, BCU has announced that it will provide the TrustDefender online security solution to all its customers, free of charge and thereby heralding a new era in transacting online. 2008-07-01

78% of Companies Not Prepared for Carbon Emission Reporting Regulations - Sun Mircosystems Survey
Almost half of businesses surveyed spend more that $1million on power annually. Only 22% of businesses have practices in place to enable them to measure carbon emissions, a survey of 2,500 IT professionals from medium and large businesses and government organisations found. The second in an annual survey of Sun Microsystems' Australian and New Zealand customers was commissioned to identify attitudes towards and practices in place to progress eco responsible business and IT practices. Of the respondents that could disclose their organisation's energy consumption (more than 1,200), 44% spend more than $1 million on electricity annually. Unsurprisingly given these costs, the main driver for adopting eco responsible practices among the companies questioned was reduced power consumption/cooling (78%), closely followed by lower costs (73%). 2008-07-01

The Consumer Crunch: With Consumer Confidence Down, How Can Businesses Survive?
With interest rates rising and mortgages defaulting at an increasingly alarming rate, consumer confidence is at an all time low. This creates a chain reaction through the economy with businesses of all sizes suffering from the lack of spending. Diane Costa- Director of Sales and Marketing, Marketing Mechanics, has delivered some tips to help alleviate the stress most business' face. 2008-07-01