Monthly Archives: April 2012

Everbright executive resigns at HK-listed subsidiary

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<!--enpproperty 2012-04-27 07:34:50.0Wu Yiyao in ShanghaiEverbright executive resigns at HK-listed subsidiaryEverbright executive resigns at HK-listed subsidiary1161355Business2@cndy/enpproperty--> Li Xueming, vice-chairman of China Everbright International Ltd, resigned from his post, a move that drove its shares more than 8 percent higher on Thursday. The Hong Kong-listed company is a division of a State-owned Chinese conglomerate. Shares in the company ended up 8.18 percent at HK$3.57 Read more [...]

Character homes push up prices in Mile End

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DEMAND for pre-1930 character homes has helped push up the median house price in Mile End by 32 per cent over the past five years, local agents say. RP Data figures show the suburb’s median house price is $480,484, up from $363,750 in 2006. Real estate agents say the abundance of quaint, old style homes has added character and charm to the suburb, which in turn increases property value. Mile End has 24 State Heritage-listed houses and eight local heritage-listed houses - more listings Read more [...]

Koalas to be listed as threatened amid rapid decline

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Not welcome … Winston the koala was brought to Parliament House in Canberra yesterday by the Greens senator Larissa Waters to raise awareness about declining numbers of his species. However, the animal was refused entry to the Parliament. Photo: Penny Bradfield KOALAS are expected to be listed as a threatened species across parts of Australia from Monday, and some environment groups claim the government Read more [...]

Auburn-area calendar of events | April 26

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Events Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the website: www.auburntourism.com. Accelerating Young Minds: 5:30-8 p.m., April 26, Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School, 29205 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. Children ages 3-5 get free online access to the Accelerating Young Minds learning game and a free ongoing subscription. Families and interested parties are invited to come learn more and hear from state and local education leaders, including Randy Dorn, OSPI State Read more [...]

Koalas to be listed as threatened amid rapid decline

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Not welcome … Winston the koala was brought to Parliament House in Canberra yesterday by the Greens senator Larissa Waters to raise awareness about declining numbers of his species. However, the animal was refused entry to the Parliament. Photo: Penny Bradfield KOALAS are expected to be listed as a threatened species across parts of Australia from Monday, and some environment groups claim the government Read more [...]