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The article reports on the development of catalogue from the traditional paper format to its online version. It says that Internet online catalogue is becoming an alternative to paper format as more Australians are using such catalogues. Peter Noble of Citrus anticipates that online catalogues will eventually replace the paper format with videos showing how to use products. However, Grant Harrod of Salamat believes that printed catalogues are still the main form of communication with consumers.

The article analyzes the implications of the success of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in getting Visy to file a plea of guilty to price fixing with fellow paper-box manufacturer Amcor. According to ACCC, its tactic of giving amnesty to the whistleblower may have been the only way to expose Visy which is part of the duopoly that controls more than 90 percent of the cardboard-box market. The weakness of Australia's competition laws is also discussed.

The article reports that new digital technologies will revolutionize the way people read newspapers through the arrival of electronic paper. Scientist has been working on electronic paper since the 1970's. This 2006, a number of competing technologies developed by companies such as E Ink Corp, Fujitsu Ltd. and ILID will be available commercially within the next 12 months. Electronic paper will lead to creative opportunities for retail advertising wherein it displays still images and texts.

The author discusses the need for Australia's business law industry to move from paper-based documents to electronic formats in order to make legal processes simpler and shorter. Ways in which the use of technology may make notices of investor communications more user friendly are addressed. Federal Attorney General Nicola Roxon's observations that contract law's adaptation to technological innovations is a way to better facilitate participation in the digital economy is also mentioned.

The article reports that Australia-based Visy Industries Inc. chief executive Richard Pratt is back in court over price-fixing in the packaging industry. Pratt's lawyers are seeking Amcor Ltd. board papers in an effort to prove that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission conspired with Amcor to bring criminal charges against Pratt.

Focuses on the move of Australia's Defense Minister Robert Hill to work on a defense policy update for a comprehensive assessment of the country's strategic position and future requirements. Importance of the white paper in resolving the crucial issue surrounding the primary focus of defense capability; Details on the national security strategy of the country; Role for the country's Defense Force in counter-terrorism strategy.

Presents information on the Perth, Western Australia newspaper publishing industry as of July 1999. West Australian Newspaper Holdings (WAN) and their battle with News Limited for the market share; Comments from Bob Cronin of WAN; Actions such as the purchase of a large stake in the Community Newspaper group by News Ltd. showing the intent of News to win a bigger share of the market.

Provides an update on the competition between News Limited and WA Newspaper Holdings (WAN) over Community Newspaper Group. Information on Community; Announcement of the purchase of 50.1% of Community from Kerry Stokes by WAN; Reason for the reversal of the announcement; Speculations on the coincidence of the visit of Lachlan Murdoch in Perth and the announcements; Official version of the events; Examples of close association between Murdoch and Stokes.

Reports that the Institute of Chartered Accountants has backed away from its threat to swamp the Australian Tax Office (ATO) with paper tax returns. Complaints of the institute against ATO; Initiatives of ATO to improve its services and management.

Reports on the impact of a placement made by PaperlinX on June 26, 2002 on the share price of the Australian paper distributor. Information on the use of the funds by PaperlinX to purchase the British company Bunzl Fine Paper; Outlook for the company's acquisition.

Reports on the increase in profitability of Edwards Dunlop through restructuring, mergers and acquisitions managed by its chief executive Joe Foster. Professional career of Foster; Approach used by Foster to improve the supply chain of the company; Effect of Dunlop's acquisition of Raleigh Paper and BJ Ball on its market share.

Discloses plans for Amcor's paper manufacturing arm, PaperlinX, to be floated as a separate business in April 2000. Managing Director Ian Wightwick's priorities for the company; Analysts' assessment of PaperlinX's float prospects; PaperlinX's share of the Australian marker for office paper; Company profits and operations.

Reports on the spinoff of Amcor's paper division PaperlinX.

Presents information on the problems plaguing the newspaper publishers in the United Kingdom as a result of quality values. Effect of rise in the cost of newsprint on publishing companies; Squeeze in the profit margins by newsprint costs and reduced revenue; Indications from companies to return to the chasing of market share; Information on companies affected and actions taken.

Discusses how Coopers & Lybrand's employed clearing house electronic sub-register system (CHESS), the stock exchange's paperless transfer system. CHESS's ability to maintain broker-sponsored shareholdings in a central database; Misconception about CHESS; Introduction of personal identification number (PIN) to make registry more efficient.

The author comments on irrational company cutbacks to stationery supplies for employees, and criticizes companies that believe that cutting back on stationery supplies contributes to their profitability.

The article comments on Gunns Ltd.'s search for an Asian partner for its controversial $2-billion mill in Tasmania after talks with several Scandinavian pulp and paper groups stalled. The author criticizes the Scandinavian investors for not seeing that Gunns is a brilliant operation able to raise debt about twice what its shares were worth.

The article offers information on an initiative taken by Anthony Pratt, chairman of box maker Pratt Industries, to turn waste into electric energy and highlights that energy produced from wastes are transferred to his paper mills to save energy.

The article addresses the problem with the growth of government bonds in Australia and the effect of exporting Australian commonwealth government bonds (ACGB) on the Australian dollar.

Reviews the financial performance of New Zealand's two big pulp and paper groups, Carter Holt Harvey and Fletcher Challenge. Share price performance of the Fletcher Challenge's forestry interests; Year when the division's profit potential would be realized; Comparison between the performance of Carter Holt Harvey and the All Ordinaries Index.

Features an update on various Federal government policies and legislation concerning the Australian economy and industry. Release of Industry Minister, Senator Peter Cook's discussion paper on innovation; Efforts of the Federal Government's senior ministers to sell the budget; Opposition of business groups to the proposed budget; Amendments to the Health Legislation Amendment Bill.

Focuses on New Zealand-based newsprint company Fletcher Challenge. Optimism expressed by Hugh Fletcher, chief executive officer of Fletcher Challenge; Increase in newsprint prices; Reasons for increase in newsprint prices.

The article highlights the claim of software developer Systematics that the Australian courts could save more and shorten the time of litigation if they take advantage of the developments in information technology.

The article discusses the effects of red tape in businesses. According to Gavan Ord, certified public accountant business policy adviser in Australia, streamline of internal policies can increase organisational red tape. Red tape can cause burdensome systems and processes due to the broad category of red tape; however, red tape can also bring a positive effect but an up-to-date policies and balance are needed. Tips on how to avoid strangulation of business due to red tape are included. INSET: HOW TO AVOID STRANGULATION.

The article presents the paper, "Is Our Global Science and Technology Built on a House of Cards?," written by faculties from the University of Queensland, featured in the biotechnology conference, Bio 2006. The paper talked about the dropping of investment in science and technology in Australia. The authors believed that the situation is already critical, if it is not addressed, this would hinder the country's economic development and the standard of living.

The article reports that packaging manufacturers Visy and Amcor Ltd. are losing market share in the paperboard packaging industry in Australia. According to IBISWorld research, their combined share of industry revenue fell from 78.4 percent in 2002 to 73.8 percent in 2007. On the otherhand, competitors like Detmold Holdings and Carter Holt Harvey Ltd. are investing to strengthen their presence in the market.

The article reports that statistics from IBISworld indicate that free-to-air and pay television combined have surpassed the revenue share of newspapers. However, print media is still ahead if magazines are included. Meanwhile, the Internet is now earning almost three times the revenue of radio after less than a decade of commercial existence.

The article reports that a former management consultant, Leigh Jasper, and a former building-industry manager, Robert Phillpot, established a document managing company called Aconex and are helping construction companies keep track of their documents. They hatched the idea for a document management technology for the construction industry. Aconex has been successful against international competitors because the software was easier to use the company had very high service levels.

The article emphasizes the importance of the exit strategy in joint ventures in the business sector's strategic alliances in Australia. The success of joint ventures is not just dependent on how they are structured in the beginning with clear expectations between the partners and mutually agreed financial practices. But also to the conclusion of the venture for the settlement of all the aspects involved in the alliance.

Reports that Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd. has announced an increase in its net profit for 2003-2004.

Reports that Labor's defense spokesman, Kim Beazley, says Australia's policy needs to be revised and promises a sweeping review if Labor wins government.

Reports that Jackie Giles, a director at Australia-based Ernst & Young Inc.'s assurance advisory services, was hired to give the firm's audit teams a different perspective on their work, from her industry knowledge and corporate experience. Giles career history; Advice to auditors on the company's telecommunications client, Telstra; Ambitions of Giles.

Reports on the schedule for the release of the Australian Senate economics references committee's inquiry into the effectiveness of the Trade Practices Act aimed at protecting small businesses. Appeal for the revision of the 'market power by market share' clause.

Reports on the financial statements of Australia-based newspaper and radio company, Rural Press Ltd., for the half year ending December 31, 2002. Increase in real estate and motor vehicle advertising; Net profit after tax.

Focuses on the issues concerning business activity statements (BAS) in Australia. Management of BAS; Projections of limited BAS preparations in small businesses; Views on the goods and services tax.

Reports the financial performance of country newspaper publishers APN News & Media and Rural Press in Australia. Percentages of increase in profits; Accounts of revenue sources; Details of company share prices; Involvement of Rural Press in agriculture.

The article discusses the rich list compilation by the "Hurun Report," which showed that 11 of the world's top 20 self-made female billionaires come from China, including Zhang Yin, founder of Nine Dragons Paper.

Reports on the expansion efforts of Australian cardboard box king Richard Pratt and his Visy Industries. A mill in New South Wales to produce kraft paper; The factory in Auckland, New Zealand; A paper recycling plant on Staten Island, New York; Comments from Melbourne stockbroker John McIntosh; Some of Pratt's investment failures outside of Australia; Expectations for success in New Zealand and the United States. INSETS: Suits, pollies and legal eagles give advice.;When friends fall out..

Focuses on the labor problem confronting Australian-based Burnie pulp and paper mill. Mill workers' attitude toward former company owner North Ltd.; Announcement by North of cancellation of non-award agreements; Australian Paper's purchase of North's Associated Pulp and Paper Mills operations.

Presents information on Bob Joss of Australian bank, Westpac's plans to turn his organization into the banker's bank by tapping into the outsourcing of back-office functions by other financial institutions. Bank consolidating all its customer-service and cheque-and-loan processing operations for New South Wales on one site; Comments from Iain Blacklaw of Australian banking operations; Problems with a similar move in Adelaide.

Reports on management changes in the Western Australian Newspaper Holdings Company and `The West Australian' newspaper itself. Retirement of Bob Cronin, editor-in-chief; Other personnel changes in newspaper.

Reports that although the information highway in favorable, newspapers and magazines still remain the number one source on information service. Strategic role in planning; Newspapers and magazines as bargains; Other information services too expensive.

Reports that News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch has given approval for an overhaul of his flagship building in Sydney, New South Wales. Project description.

Features Guido Staltari and his collection of share certificates. History of Staltari's interest in certificate collecting; Returns from his certificates.

Features the `Renaissance Drawings From the Uffizi' exhibition which is being shown in Australia. Drawing materials used during the Renaissance; Core of the Uffizi drawing collection; Works included in the exhibition.

Reports on Brierley Investments' decision to sale its stake in Wilson & Horton. Interest of Australian newspaper groups on the company; WA Newspaper's plan to purchase Brierley's share.

Focuses on the coverage of the 1994 Investment Funds Association conference in Sydney, Australia by the `Australian Financial Review.' Story on the first day of the conference; Justification for the annual salaries of fund managers; Topics of conversation at the conference.

Focuses on the attempted business takeover of billionaire Graeme Hart on the Carter Holt Harvey Ltd. paper business in Australia. Thoughts on the attempts of Hart to buy the paper product manufacturer as a defiance to his fiercest critics; Assessment of the financial performance of the company; Views on the other consolidations of business initiated by Hart.

The article profiles billionaire Richard Pratt, one of the members of the periodical's 2007 Rich List in Australia. Pratt is the founder of the paper and cardboard company, Visy Group. Pratt has announced a $450 million expansion of Visy's pulp and paper mill in New South Wales. He is estimated to be worth $5.4 billion.

Presents information on the invention of Liquid Paper and its inventor, Bette Nesmith Graham. How she developed the idea due to her frustration with electric typewriters; The first batches of the product named Mistake Out; Sale of the company to Gillette Corp.