Market Wrap - MiddayBY AAP | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2009 12:25PMThe Australian stock market was at a five year low at noon, dragged down by QBE Insurance and Rio Tinto as uncertainty about the US government's response to its weak economy weighed on prices. |
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Judith Fiander
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AUSTRALIAN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
AUSTRALIAN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
When Judith Fiander first walked in the doors of Australian Philanthropic Services her intention was to volunteer for a few months. Fast forward 14 years and she is the chief executive. Eliza Bavin writes.
