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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AND BAC REACH AGREEMENT TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AT BRISBANE AIRPORT

19-Jun-2013

Wednesday 19 June 2013: Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd (BAC) and Virgin Australia Airlines..

Jon Donnison to commence as the BBC’s new Australia correspondent

14-Jun-2013

June 14, 2013: BBC News has appointed Jon Donnison as the new Australia correspondent, commencin..

There’s never been a better time to do business with Oz

14-Jun-2013

UK Trade & Investment is staging an event aimed at encouraging firms to do business ‘D..

Lord's Cricket Ground - Danubius Hotel package

11-Jun-2013

England v Australia Hospitality for the Second Investec Test Match 18th - 22nd July 201..

Wine Direct's June Offer to ABCC Members

07-Jun-2013

Wine Direct have released their exclusive monthly wine specials for ABCC members. Please cl..

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA TO OPERATE AWARD-WINNING AIRBUS A330 SERVICE ON ALL PERTH-SYDNEY WEEKDAY FLIGHTS

06-Jun-2013

Virgin Australia today announced that from October this year, it will operate its award-winning1..

Former British & Irish Lion Lawrence Dallaglio OBE Becomes Land Rover Global Ambassador

05-Jun-2013

Land Rover's latest ambassador joins The British & Irish Lions in Hong Kong as Land Rover la..

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA EXPANDS CODESHARE ON ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO MILAN AND AMSTERDAM

04-Jun-2013

Virgin Australia today announced flights to Milan, Italy and Amsterdam, Netherlands will be adde..

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA EXPANDS CODESHARE ON SINGAPORE AIRLINES TO MILAN AND ROME

04-Jun-2013

Virgin Australia today announced flights to Milan and Rome will be added to its codeshare agreem..

New global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright launches today

03-Jun-2013

Transatlantic combination one of the largest in the history of the legal profession Norton ..

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA WELCOMES FIRB APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 60% OF TIGER AUSTRALIA

28-May-2013

Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (Virgin Australia) today welcomed confirmation from the Foreig..

2013 Victoria Prize for Science & Innovation and Victoria Fellowships now open

27-May-2013

Do you know a leading Victorian scientist or researcher who has made, or has the potential to ma..

QGC creates 11,600 jobs

27-May-2013

More than 11,600 people are working with QGC and its major contractors, with more than 15 people..

Jaguar Land Rover sponsor Cathy Freeman Foundation

21-May-2013

Sponsors of the Chamber, Jaguar Land Rover, are corporate supporters of the Cathy Freeman Founda..

VisitBritain to "re-energise" Australian trade ties

16-May-2013

British tourism leaders have identified a need to improve the packaging and distribution of Bri..

BSI strengthens position in Australia with acquisition of NCS International

10-May-2013

BSI, the business standards company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of NCS Int..

QGC - Cost outweighs benefit with new emissions regulation

10-May-2013

QGC estimates that proposed new Federal Government regulations to measure fugitive emissions fro..

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia launch direct link between Christchurch and Perth

19-Apr-2013

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia launch direct link between Christchurch and Perth. Air ..

The monument to Margaret Thatcher's life

18-Apr-2013

Margaret Thatcher's funeral was a time not for political debate, but to show compassion. Her..

Velocity Frequent Flyer Unveils the Global Wallet

18-Apr-2013

Velocity Frequent Flyer today announced it will transform the program’s membership card by..

NSW Governments International Engagement Strategy

15-Apr-2013

International engagement is a critical component of the NSW economic development framework and a..

Queen hailed as 'most memorable Bond girl'

08-Apr-2013

LONDON: An honorary Bafta award - British equivalent of the Oscars - has been conferred on Brita..

South Australia, one of the hottest destinations for U.K. migrant workers

03-Apr-2013

Adelaide - Best of British South Australia, the gateway downunder welcomes Brits to opening ..

QGC awards A$25 million camp management contract

21-Mar-2013

QGC Pty Limited, developer of the QCLNG Project, has awarded a two-year camp management contract..

VIRGIN ATLANTIC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF DOMESTIC FLIGHT SERVICE, LITTLE RED

04-Mar-2013

IN THE RED CORNER! SIR RICHARD BRANSON LAYS DOWN GAUNTLET AS VIRGIN ATLANTIC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF..

BT Let's Talk - Ozzie Rules the Power of the Individual

28-Feb-2013

Every so often a voyage of discovery will land you somewhere totally familiar. In recent months..

British ties still strong, says new high commissioner Mike Rann

18-Feb-2013

AUSTRALIA'S growing focus on trade with Asia will not affect its long-standing and close relatio..

AUKMIN 2013 Communiqué - Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations

15-Feb-2013

The Australian Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Bob Carr and Stephen Smith, and the UK..

Joint press conference - AUKMIN

15-Feb-2013

BOB CARR: The United Kingdom, of course, is a key global player, the sixth largest economy in th..

Roof raised on Queensland’s first LNG tank

11-Feb-2013

A 900-tonne steel dome has been raised to the top of a liquefied natural gas tank in Queensland ..

WINE DIRECT'S MONTHLY SPECIALS

08-Feb-2013

Wine Direct have released their exclusive monthly wine specials for ABCC members. Please cl..

Shackleton Epic - February 2013

07-Feb-2013

Poor Weather Conditions Delay South Georgia Crossing Six heavily bearded, exhausted, but ..

Land ahoy, and six hardened men look forward to a chilly welcome

05-Feb-2013

They conquered the Southern Ocean, writes Tim Elliott, now to break South Georgia. THEY'VE ..

Win a GREAT UK cultural adventure!

05-Feb-2013

To celebrate the official launch of GREAT Britain Arts 13, the British Council in partnership wi..

HE Paul Madden, British High Commissioner to Australia: PERTH – OFFICE MOVE

30-Jan-2013

The British Consulate in Perth has moved to a new office at Level 12, 251 Adelaide Terrace. The ..

BBC World News Names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent

23-Jan-2013

BBC World News announced the appointment of Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent, a new Si..

BBC Worldwide appoints Jon Penn, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand

22-Jan-2013

BBC Worldwide today announced that Jon Penn, currently CEO Asia Pacific, FremantleMedia Enterpri..

VIRGIN ATLANTIC TAKES FINE ART TO THE SKIES

22-Jan-2013

Airline collaborates with British artist, Ben Eine, to launch first ever commercial art gallery ..

British Consulate-General Sydney currently seeking an Events and Brand Manager

17-Jan-2013

The British Consulate-General Sydney is currently seeking an Events and Brand Manager. For more..

Shackleton Epic Crew Begin Final Sea Trials in Antarctica

17-Jan-2013

After four years of planning, expedition leader Tim Jarvis and his intrepid crew of five British..

Wine Direct's Monthly Specials

11-Jan-2013

Wine Direct have released their exclusive monthly wine specials for ABCC members. Please cli..

BBC News is launching a New Era of News....

10-Jan-2013

A NEW ERA IN NEWS IS COMING.... Launching January 14 2013 Get ready to take an exclusive lo..

UK risks 'turning inwards' over EU referendum - US official

10-Jan-2013

The Obama administration has publicly expressed concern about the impact of a UK referendum on i..

The Foreign Secretary's speech on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

20-Dec-2012

The Foreign Secretary gave a speech on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as part of the Speake..

QGC awards A$279m in earthworks contracts

14-Dec-2012

QGC Pty Limited, operator of the Queensland Curtis LNG Project, has awarded earthmoving contract..

Countdown is on for Departure of Shackleton Epic

12-Dec-2012

Tim Jarvis and his crew are counting down the days until they depart on the most challenging exp..

DELTA AND VIRGIN ATLANTIC TO FORM STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

12-Dec-2012

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. have reached an agreement for a new joint ventu..

VIRGIN ATLANTIC SHORT HAUL PLANS REVEALED

10-Dec-2012

Virgin Atlantic today outlined plans to launch a domestic flying programme from spring 2013. The..

QGC investment tops A$11 billion and 9000 jobs

07-Dec-2012

Nearly 9000 people are working with QGC and its Queensland Curtis LNG Project as the company&rsq..

Stadimax and Stadiarena Launch in Australia

28-Nov-2012

Stadiarena Director & Senior Partner of Stadimax, Ken Sharp participated in a UKTI Trade Mis..

QGC awards A$80m maintenance contract to Monadelphous

26-Nov-2012

QGC Pty Limited has awarded a contract worth more than A$80 million to Australian company Monade..

Technology carries the weight of regulation

20-Nov-2012

The Great Payments Transformation Series As Asia’s payments industry ascends into the ..

Virgin Atlantic wins all short haul flights from bmi deal

20-Nov-2012

Virgin Atlantic announced on Monday, that it has been offered all of the Heathrow short haul rem..

Moving down under could put your business on top

16-Nov-2012

Three entrepreneurs are heading a recruitment drive aimed at getting Northern Ireland companies ..

Exporters lose more in sharing the pain of budget cuts

15-Nov-2012

Yet again Australian exporters are being asked to shoulder some additional pain as well as conti..

Santo Domingo Brit Chamber fests 25 years as UK-DR trade tops US$280.0M

15-Nov-2012

Santo Domingo - The British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) staged its 25th anniversary by stress..

Long-term opportunities to work with QGC

14-Nov-2012

More than 250 Surat Basin businesses learnt about current and long-term opportunities to work wi..

Resource industry training opens employment pathway for Traditional Owners

06-Nov-2012

Fourteen Iman Traditional Owners are on their way to potential employment in the gas industry fo..

British Airways enhances Europe connectivity & in-flight experience for Australian customers

31-Oct-2012

British Airways today emphasised its commitment to the historic kangaroo route by announcing sig..

Gas Today exclusive ABCC member discount!

31-Oct-2012

For a limited time, Gas Today is offering ABCC members a 15% discount on one-year subscriptions ..

Wine Direct November Wine Specials!

31-Oct-2012

Wine Direct have released their exclusive monthly wine specials for ABCC members. Please cli..

The Chamber welcomes Philip Speakman as South Australia Chairman

30-Oct-2012

It is important to nurture our traditional trading ties as the state turns its focus further to ..

Appointment of South Australian Chairman - Philip Speakman

25-Oct-2012

The Australian British Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Philip Speakman of Morton..

VIRGIN ATLANTIC REWARDS THEIR UK BOUND PASSENGERS

25-Oct-2012

From the 5th of October 2012 any bookings made in discount Economy class from Sydney to London w..

High Commissioner to the United Kington

23-Oct-2012

Foreign Minister Bob Carr today announced The Hon Mike Rann as Australia's next High Commissione..

European Union Delegation to Australia Newsletter

12-Oct-2012

Read the latest edition of the EU Delegation to Australia Newsletter here (http://eeas.europa.eu..

Tips of the trade from KPMG’s high-growth markets specialist

05-Oct-2012

"Companies will make mistakes exporting, it's only natural" KPMG's Matt Jackson What are the..

VIRGIN ATLANTIC REWARDS THEIR UK BOUND PASSENGERS

05-Oct-2012

Virgin Atlantic launches bonus miles month this October and November. As a Flying Club member ea..

Ashurst Banking and Finance Alert - LIBOR is changing

04-Oct-2012

The UK Government's independent Wheatley Review of LIBOR published its Final Report on 28 Septem..

QGC awards A$80m contract to Transfield-Clough joint venture

04-Oct-2012

QGC Pty Limited has awarded a contract worth up to A$80 million for the first stage of natural g..

UK economy 'avoided recession'

04-Oct-2012

The UK economy has avoided recession but more measures to boost growth are needed, a leading bus..

Doing Business in Australia

02-Oct-2012

UK Trade and Investment have published a guide titled 'Doing Business in Australia' which provid..

Hague to launch worldwide network of Commonwealth embassies to tackle 'superpower' EU

25-Sep-2012

William Hague will tomorrow launch a worldwide network of British Commonwealth embassies to riva..

UKTI launches Webinar series

25-Sep-2012

UKTI are launching a series of Webinars for UK businesses and ITA's to discuss business developm..

Principal Sponsorship News

21-Sep-2012

The Chamber is delighted to Welcome in the second half of the year to our Principal Sponsor Grou..

Wine Direct September Specials!

11-Sep-2012

Wine Directs monthly wine offers have been released for September, exclusively to Chamber member..

PwC Pathfinder 2012

24-Aug-2012

PwC's Pathfinder service helps companies with the formalities and practical considerations of cr..

Realise Your Dream Awards - Winners Announced!

23-Aug-2012

Australia’s creative leaders turned out in force last night to celebrate the 10th year anniver..

Virgin Atlantic announce short haul flights to Manchester

23-Aug-2012

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd today announced plans to fly from London Heathrow to Manchester Airp..

Britain return from just $1591 with Virgin Atlantic

21-Aug-2012

Visit Britain from just $1591 inclusive of taxes with Virgin Atlantic. With more than enou..

Member of the Chamber? View Wine Directs August Offer

16-Aug-2012

Wine Direct have partnered with the Chamber to offer wine deals exclusive to our members. C..

Olympic Cabinet Committee

01-Aug-2012

The Cabinet Committee met on Monday 30 July to discuss the Olympic Games. The meeting was chaired by..

QGC funds Western Downs Housing Trust

01-Aug-2012

QGC Pty Limited, developer of the Queensland Curtis LNG Project, has provided funding to a new housi..

Korean Air Announces 2012 Q2 Results

25-Jul-2012

Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, announced today its financial results for the seco..

QGC road funding reaches A$70 million

23-Jul-2012

QGC has committed a further $40 million for state roads as the company's total commitment for ro..

Calibre Business Integration - Special Offer

13-Jul-2012

Calibre Business Integration - Australia's leading independent specialists in Post-Merger Integr..

Sales Mechanix Radio Packages

02-Jul-2012

For all the noise television broadcasters make about their comprehensive coverage, it’s breakf..

British Airways June Offer

25-Jun-2012

British Airways are offering discounted flights to Singapore, Bangkok, London and Europe. ..

Wine Direct June offer for the Australian British Chamber of Commerce

19-Jun-2012

Wine Direct have partnered with the Chamber to offer monthly wine deals exclusive to Chamber Mem..

Queensland LNG companies provide $13.5 million to Gladstone Foundation

08-Jun-2012

Queensland's gas industry today announced it has provided A$13.5 million to the Gladstone Founda..

ABC discusses Monarchy, Jubilee and Olympics with British PM David Cameron

05-Jun-2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron takes a break from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations to ..

QGC spends near A$8 billion

04-Jun-2012

QGC Pty Limited has spent nearly A$8 billion since the start of 2010 developing its Queensland C..

QGC invests additional $142,500 in marine safety in Gladstone

28-May-2012

QGC Pty Ltd has invested an additional $142,500 in its partnership with the Port Curtis Sailing ..

Your Australian Business - Final Event in Liverpool

22-May-2012

Your Australian Business has thanked all the great businesses who attended their 'Business Brief..

Britain Return from just $1507 with Virgin Atlantic

18-May-2012

Visit Britain from just $1507 inclusive of taxes with Virgin Atlantic. With more than..

QGC Miles supply base completed

16-May-2012

QGC Pty Ltd has reached an important milestone with the completion of a logistics base at Miles,..

The Bellwether Series 2012 Australia

16-May-2012

The Bellwether Series 2012 Australia will be taking place in Sydney on July 12 2012. With T..

Australian Export Awards

10-May-2012

Celebrating its 50th year, the Australian Export Awards honour local companies that have achieved su..

Access the Asia Tiger Economy from Your Australian Business

07-May-2012

Have you dreamed of expanding or locating your business to Australia? Would you enjoy positionin..

10 Day Sale - Sydney to Hong Kong with Virgin Atlantic

04-May-2012

Today, Virgin Atlantic has released special airfares from Sydney to Honk Kong in all three cabin..

QGC to build new Chinchilla headquarters

02-May-2012

QGC Pty Limited has awarded a $15.5 million contract to Queensland company J Hutchinson Pty Limi..

British Business Embassy to attract 3,000 global business leaders during the Olympics and Paralympic

17-Apr-2012

The Prime Minister announces full programme for a series of business summits expected to generat..

Australian UK business investors celebrated at Sydney GREAT event

23-Mar-2012

Australian entrepreneur and Westfield founder, Mr Frank Lowy AC, will feature in the UK's 'GREAT' ca..

Shackleton official centenary expedition announced

20-Mar-2012

One of the world’s greatest stories of courage, endurance and adventure will be retold as ..

Speaker addresses Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

20-Mar-2012

Address to HM The Queen, Westminster Hall - Tuesday 20 March 2012 (http://www.parliament.uk/business..

Tim Christlieb moves Down Under as Head of Programming and Production, BBC Worldwide Channels Austra

20-Mar-2012

BBC Worldwide Australia today announces that Tim Christlieb has been appointed as Head of Programmin..

Changes to Resident Return Visas (RRV)

02-Mar-2012

Permanent residents who are not Australian passport holders must note that as of 15 February 2012, t..

QGC supports regional employers with $3.5m workforce development program

02-Mar-2012

QGC has formed a A$3.5 million partnership to attract 200 apprentices and trainees to businesses..

AOG Exhibition and Conference

13-Feb-2012

The AOG Exhibition and Conference is next week, coinciding with the Chamber's lunch with..

New UK Business Journalism Placement Announced

15-Dec-2011

The British High Commissioner to Australia, His Excellency Mr Paul Madden, today announced a new..

Legal update: Will I need an AFS Licence to deal in Carbon Products? Exposure draft legislation rele

07-Dec-2011

On 22 November 2011, the Treasury issued ‘exposure draft’ legislation that will modify t..

Shadforth to Australian & British expats: financial opportunities

25-Nov-2011

For most people the decision to relocate is lengthy and complex. Whilst visas are organised and ..

NSW to open Premiers' office in London

18-Nov-2011

The NSW Government will expand its international presence with a new business office to be opene..

Building Brand Australia looking for innovative ideas from you

14-Oct-2011

The Building Brand Australia Program has engaged Statecraft to provide international public rela..

The British Council 'Realise Your Dream' Winners announced

29-Sep-2011

The 2011 Realise Your Dream winners were announced last week. Dominique & Dan Angeloro ..

‘We want CSG’ campaign launch

06-Sep-2011

Australia’s coal seam gas (CSG) producers today launch a major information campaign focuss..

2011 Commonwealth Business Forum in Perth

01-Sep-2011

The Commonwealth Business Forum this year will be held in Perth from 25-27 October. The theme th..

Norton Rose on industry impacts of the carbon tax

29-Jul-2011

The Australian Federal Government announced details of its proposed carbon pricing mechanism on ..

Virgin Atlantic offers child fares across all cabins

30-May-2011

In a unique fare offering, Virgin Atlantic, the full service airline offering a daily service fr..

Offices to rent in the Christie Building

08-Apr-2011

Two offices are available on the penthouse floor of the Christie Building, sharing approximately 200..

Less than 500 days until the London 2012 Olympics

25-Mar-2011

The British High Commissioner, Paul Madden, attended an event last week to mark the 500 day coun..

David Slessar receives Order of the British Empire (OBE)

10-Jan-2011

David Slessar, National Chairman for the Australian British Chamber of Commerce has received an ..

New British High Commissioner appointed

22-Nov-2010

Mr Paul Madden has been appointed British High Commissioner to Australia in succession to Barone..