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- + Focus on Foster's sober brewery CEO in takeover drama - Reuters—Moneycontrol.comFocus on Foster's sober brewery CEO in takeover dramaReutersMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Foster's (FGL.AX) Chief Executive Ian Johnst...
- + Shares close lower on banks, miners - Herald Sun—BigPond NewsShares close lower on banks, minersHerald SunTHE Australian share market closed in negative territory today after the major banks and big ...
- + CBA tipped to lift mortgage rates - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsCBA tipped to lift mortgage ratesSydney Morning HeraldAt least one of the big four banks looks to be positioning to raise interest rates i...
- + Cape Lambert chasing Chinese company for millions - ABC Online—Cape Lambert chasing Chinese company for millionsABC OnlineIron Ore miner Cape Lambert Resources Limited is taking legal action against a Chinese mini...
- + Aussie weakens as stocks fall - International Business Times AU—International Business Times AUAussie weakens as stocks fallInternational Business Times AUThe Australian currency was lower at Wednesday noon after p...
- + Woolies takes on Coles in fresh food fight - NEWS.com.au—SBSWoolies takes on Coles in fresh food fightNEWS.com.auWoolworths Director of Supermarkets, Liquor & Petrol Greg Foran is taking a new "farm...
- + Tax experts urge new Government to review GST, trusts at mooted tax summit - SmartCompany.com.au—Tax experts urge new Government to review GST, trusts at mooted tax summitSmartCompany.com.auTax experts urge the new Government to take the Henry Rev...
- + Floor price set in Foster's battle - The Australian—ABC OnlineFloor price set in Foster's battleThe AustralianWHILE investors' eyes were averted to a mooted offer for Foster's beer, the brew...
- + Rates Pause Puts Cushion Under Australian House Lending - Wall Street Journal—France24Rates Pause Puts Cushion Under Australian House LendingWall Street JournalSYDNEY (Dow Jones)--A recent downturn in lending for Australian hous...
- + Swan let Rudd down on MRRT: WA premier - Sydney Morning Herald—Reuters AfricaSwan let Rudd down on MRRT: WA premierSydney Morning HeraldTreasurer Wayne Swan misled former prime minister Kevin Rudd to believe a min...
- + Australia shares dip; Telstra, Foster's buck trend - Ninemsn—International Business Times AUAustralia shares dip; Telstra, Foster's buck trendNinemsnMELBOURNE, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Australian stocks slipped 0....
- + Legal action over $3bn Pilbara project - Sydney Morning Herald—Legal action over $3bn Pilbara projectSydney Morning HeraldIron ore explorer Cape Lambert Resources Ltd has begun legal action it says could stall a m...
- + Toyota recalls 116507 vehicles - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUToyota recalls 116507 vehiclesSydney Morning HeraldToyota has announced a safety recall of more than 116000 four-wheel-...
- + Commodities export earnings near record - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUCommodities export earnings near recordSydney Morning HeraldAustralia's export earnings from energy and mineral com...
- + Minority Government puts a damper on Australia's retail sectors - ABC Online—BigPond NewsMinority Government puts a damper on Australia's retail sectorsABC OnlineRetail sales are expected to grow by 3.2 per cent but will no...
- + BHP, Rio Tinto Drop in Sydney Amid Mining Tax Concern - BusinessWeek—ABC OnlineBHP, Rio Tinto Drop in Sydney Amid Mining Tax ConcernBusinessWeekSept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Group declined in Sy...
- + NSW tourism grows double national rate - Sydney Morning Herald—NSW tourism grows double national rateSydney Morning HeraldTourism in NSW has grown at double the national rate during the last quarter, the state gov...
- + Australia's Foster's Rebuffs A$2.7B Offer For Wine Business - Wall Street Journal—BigPond NewsAustralia's Foster's Rebuffs A$2.7B Offer For Wine BusinessWall Street JournalMELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Foster's Group Ltd. (FGL....
- + Summit won't review mining tax: Swan - The Australian—Reuters AfricaSummit won't review mining tax: SwanThe AustralianWAYNE Swan has ruled out the inclusion of the mining tax in the tax summit offered...
- + Future uncertain for Bombala mill - ABC Online—International Business Times AUFuture uncertain for Bombala millABC OnlineThe state forestry union says it is not clear if the Monaro region in South ...
- + Toyota recalls 116507 vehicles - Herald Sun—Gasgoo automotive newsToyota recalls 116507 vehiclesHerald SunTOYOTA has announced a safety recall of more than 116000 four-wheel-drive HiLux vehicles...
- + Worries that Labor reforms may not go ahead in new environment - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUWorries that Labor reforms may not go ahead in new environmentSydney Morning HeraldSUPERANNUATION reform is back on the...
- + Cape Lambert in $80m dispute with MCC - The Australian—Cape Lambert in $80m dispute with MCCThe AustralianCAPE Lambert Resources has commenced legal action against Metallurgical Corporation of China over a...
- + Reserve boss Glenn Stevens signals rate rises on the way - The Australian—BigPond NewsReserve boss Glenn Stevens signals rate rises on the wayThe AustralianTHE RBA has prepared for rate rises in coming months, with growing s...
- + Mining tax back to haunt Labor - ABC Online—The Business InsiderMining tax back to haunt LaborABC OnlineThe new Labor Government has been accused of trying to back out of a deal to hold a compre...
- + Summit will discuss a simpler PAYG system, welfare payments - Sydney Morning Herald—Summit will discuss a simpler PAYG system, welfare paymentsSydney Morning HeraldA TAX summit scheduled for the middle of next year will consider the l...
- + Dollar opens lower as investors shun risk - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUDollar opens lower as investors shun riskSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian dollar has opened lower as investors moved...
- + Coles' high-steaks policy - Business Spectator—TopNews United Kingdom (blog)Coles' high-steaks policyBusiness SpectatorProducing more food from existing farmland is an ethical no-brainer, since...
- + Cash rates decision welcomed by HIA - South West News—Cash rates decision welcomed by HIASouth West NewsBRISBANE: The Reserve Bank Board yesterday made the appropriate decision in keeping interest rates o...
- + Miners fall as Labor wins power - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business TimesMiners fall as Labor wins powerSydney Morning HeraldClose The Australian sharemarket closed flat, with gains in financials...
- + Australia's Leighton to appoint COO Stewart CEO-paper - Reuters—Australia's Leighton to appoint COO Stewart CEO-paperReutersSYDNEY, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Australian construction firm Leighton Holdings (LEI.AX) is ...
- + Justin Madden scraps hardware store on golf site - Geelong Advertiser—Inside RetailingJustin Madden scraps hardware store on golf siteGeelong AdvertiserTHE State Government has rejected Woolworths plans for a hardware st...
- + Gillard gets down to business - ABC Online—CBC.caGillard gets down to businessABC OnlinePrime Minister Julia Gillard (right) informs Governor-General Quentin Bryce that she has the numbers need...
- + Reserve boss signals rate rises on the way - The Australian—Reserve boss signals rate rises on the wayThe AustralianTHE RBA has prepared for rate rises in coming months, with growing strength of private sector ...
- + Stewart positions to lead Leighton as King's long tenure unravels - The Australian—Stewart positions to lead Leighton as King's long tenure unravelsThe AustralianLEIGHTON Holdings chief operating officer David Stewart is set to b...
- + Labor forced to face tax changes - The Australian—ABC OnlineLabor forced to face tax changesThe AustralianTAX reform will dominate Labor's second term of government after the independents forced a...
- + A quieter debut at Adelaide headquarters - Sydney Morning Herald—Sydney Morning HeraldA quieter debut at Adelaide headquartersSydney Morning HeraldWHEN Jane Kittel took charge of Westpac's sprawling Pacific Isla...
- + Macquarie Group pressed to prune workforce - The Australian—Telegraph.co.ukMacquarie Group pressed to prune workforceThe AustralianThe call comes as profitability per employee remains well below that of its inv...
- + Port plans should come under scrutiny - Sydney Morning Herald—Geelong AdvertiserPort plans should come under scrutinySydney Morning HeraldIN SATURDAY'S Age, it was suggested that key stevedore Asciano has mad...
- + Sweet spot for wheat growers - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUSweet spot for wheat growersSydney Morning HeraldTHE grains exporter AWB says the drought in Russia and hot weather in ...
- + Residents angry over rail change - The Age—Maribyrnong LeaderResidents angry over rail changeThe AgeFOOTSCRAY residents who were told in July that their houses would be demolished to make way f...
- + Woolies' hardware hopes take a hit - The Australian—Inside RetailingWoolies' hardware hopes take a hitThe AustralianThe retailer's project to roll out 150 big-box hardware stores across Australi...
- + Australia cbank holds rates, sounds upbeat note - Reuters—Dynamic BusinessAustralia cbank holds rates, sounds upbeat noteReutersSYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank left its key cash rate u...
- + Macquarie Started Job Cuts Yesterday Amid Profit Decline, Australian Says - Bloomberg—Telegraph.co.ukMacquarie Started Job Cuts Yesterday Amid Profit Decline, Australian SaysBloombergMacquarie Group Ltd. started cutting jobs late yester...
- + Human error blamed for 80-tonne fish kill - ABC Online—International Business Times AUHuman error blamed for 80-tonne fish killABC OnlineThere has been a big die-off of kingfish raised by Eyre Peninsula-ba...
- + $A rises/falls as Katter backs coalition - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.au$A rises/falls as Katter backs coalitionSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian dollar has risen and fallen sharply after North Queensland i...
- + Shell casts net wide for Prelude staff - Sydney Morning Herald—Shell casts net wide for Prelude staffSydney Morning HeraldRoyal Dutch Shell says it will look to non-traditional sources for labour for its Prelude f...
- + Leighton expected to name new King - Sydney Morning Herald—Leighton expected to name new KingSydney Morning HeraldLeighton Holdings Ltd has declined to comment on speculation that the company will announce the...
- + Economists tip no rate rise by Reserve Bank today - Herald Sun—TheBull.com.auEconomists tip no rate rise by Reserve Bank todayHerald SunEconomists expect the Reserve Bank Board to leave official interest rates on ...
- + Police investigate tourist's assault at Cairns school - ABC Online—Brisbane TimesPolice investigate tourist's assault at Cairns schoolABC OnlineThe far north Queensland school has been closed for the day and offic...
- + Stocks flat at noon, investors cautious - Ninemsn—TheBull.com.auStocks flat at noon, investors cautiousNinemsnThe Australian share market was flat at noon, with investors cautious ahead of an interest...
- + AWB says shortages stoke interest in Aussie wheat - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsAWB says shortages stoke interest in Aussie wheatSydney Morning HeraldAgribusiness AWB says drought in Russia and weather damage in Europe...
- + Construction activity falls amid fewer BER projects - The Australian—International Business Times AUConstruction activity falls amid fewer BER projectsThe AustralianNew facilities and developed grounds at Cattai Public ...
- + Woolies' hardware plans hit a snag - Sydney Morning Herald—Inside RetailingWoolies' hardware plans hit a snagSydney Morning HeraldWoolworths' plan to secure 150 sites nationwide for its new big-box har...
- + Willmott Forests felled - Money Management—International Business Times AUWillmott Forests felledMoney ManagementOne of the last remaining agribusiness managed investment scheme (MIS) companies...
- + Willmott Forests appoints receivers - Business Spectator—International Business Times AUWillmott Forests appoints receiversBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter, with AAP Receivers have been appointed at dec...
- + Australia shares ease ahead of RBA, govt news - Ninemsn—TheBull.com.auAustralia shares ease ahead of RBA, govt newsNinemsnMELBOURNE, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Australian stocks drifted 0.1 percent lower on Tuesday...
- + Westpac appoints Jane Kittel CEO of BankSA - The Australian—Westpac appoints Jane Kittel CEO of BankSAThe AustralianWESTPAC chief Gail Kelly has appointed bank veteran Jane Kittel as the new managing director o...
- + Cost of renting soars above inflation rate - NEWS.com.au—WA todayCost of renting soars above inflation rateNEWS.com.auEconomists expect the Reserve Bank Board to leave official interest rates on hold when it...
- + Economy strong in five years: economist - Sydney Morning Herald—Economy strong in five years: economistSydney Morning HeraldAustralia's economy will be strong and is on the upswing for a boom within the next de...
- + Australia shares seen edging up;miners/Telstra eyed - Ninemsn—TheBull.com.auAustralia shares seen edging up;miners/Telstra eyedNinemsnMELBOURNE, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Australian stocks are set to open slightly highe...
- + Police guard Cairns school after assault - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlinePolice guard Cairns school after assaultSydney Morning HeraldPolice are guarding the entrances to a Cairns high school where classes have be...
- + Construction falls for fourth straight month - ABC Online—ABC OnlineConstruction falls for fourth straight monthABC OnlineThe construction sector's health waned for a fourth consecutive month in August, a...
- + Rent rises above inflation rates - NEWS.com.au—WA todayRent rises above inflation ratesNEWS.com.auRENTS across capital cities have gained at more than double the rate of inflation in the past five ...
- + Criminals to benefit from guilty pleas - Sydney Morning Herald—Criminals to benefit from guilty pleasSydney Morning HeraldCriminals who plead guilty soon after their arrest could get a 40 per cent discount on any ...
- + Flat start in store ahead of rates call - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auFlat start in store ahead of rates callSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian stock market is expected to open flat this morning, with no d...
- + Staff may go at Macquarie after profit warning - Ninemsn—Telegraph.co.ukStaff may go at Macquarie after profit warningNinemsnMacquarie Bank may be forced to cut its workforce after announcing a 25 percent cu...
- + Strike force to investigate NRL betting - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineStrike force to investigate NRL bettingSydney Morning HeraldA strike force of specialist detectives has been formed to investigate suspiciou...
- + Business expectations rise, survey shows - Sydney Morning Herald—New Zealand HeraldBusiness expectations rise, survey showsSydney Morning HeraldBusiness executives expect sales and profits to pick up in the December...
- + Job ads rise for fourth straight month - Business Spectator—VoxyJob ads rise for fourth straight monthBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter The number of internet and newspaper job advertisements has risen for ...
- + Aevum bides time for Stockland's next offer - The Australian—TheBull.com.auAevum bides time for Stockland's next offerThe AustralianSTOCKLAND is pushed to lift its takeover bid for Aevum after an expert says...
- + Online shopping - Sky News Australia—BigPond NewsOnline shoppingSky News AustraliaOnline shopping comparison website 'getprice.com.au' has just been bought by News Digital Limited...
- + Macquarie Group delivers third profit warning - The Australian—ReutersMacquarie Group delivers third profit warningThe AustralianMACQUARIE Group has delivered its third profit warning in three months, saying GFC s...
- + Australian sharemarket strengthens on quiet day - The Australian—TheBull.com.auAustralian sharemarket strengthens on quiet dayThe AustralianTHE Australian sharemarket strength continued yesterday as most sectors of ...
- + Retailer puts $900m of assets on the market - The Australian—Inside RetailingRetailer puts $900m of assets on the marketThe AustralianAfter unsuccessfully sounding out potential investors in the portfolio, the r...
- + Shareholders back Jetset Travelworld and Stella merger - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auShareholders back Jetset Travelworld and Stella mergerSydney Morning HeraldJETSET Travelworld shareholders have overwhelmingly approved ...
- + Rent rises above inflation rates - The Australian—WA todayRent rises above inflation ratesThe AustralianRENTS across capital cities have gained at more than double the rate of inflation in the past fi...
- + Dismal days kill big mac bonuses - The Australian—Geelong AdvertiserDismal days kill big mac bonusesThe AustralianIF anyone had any doubts about the dismal market for investment banking services, Macq...
- + Macquarie trick may be all played out - Sydney Morning Herald—ReutersMacquarie trick may be all played outSydney Morning HeraldTHE shattered business model of Macquarie Group, as evidenced by its 25 per cent prof...
- + Good US jobs figures give stocks a lift - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auGood US jobs figures give stocks a liftSydney Morning HeraldTHE sharemarket gained more than 0.5 per cent to its highest in six weeks on...
- + RBA should lift interest rates but it won't - The Australian—International Business Times AURBA should lift interest rates but it won'tThe AustralianTHE Reserve Bank should, but almost certainly will not, ti...
- + Agency ignores election to lock in rating - Sydney Morning Herald—Agency ignores election to lock in ratingSydney Morning HeraldThe credit rating agency Standard & Poor's reaffirmed Australia's triple-A r...
- + Job adverts jump 2.6pc in August - The Australian—Dynamic BusinessJob adverts jump 2.6pc in AugustThe AustralianJOB advertisements in newspapers and on the internet rose 2.6 per cent in August, taking...
- + Andean bidding war a wild card - The Australian—CBC.caAndean bidding war a wild cardThe AustralianSHARES in takeover target Andean Resources jumped yesterday as investors punted on a bidding war. Bu...
- + Lynas Corp shares surge on rare earth - The Australian—Proactive Investors AustraliaLynas Corp shares surge on rare earthThe AustralianSHARES in Lynas Corp surged 15 per cent yesterday after a sharp increa...
- + Aevum stands firm on 'inadequate' takeover offer from Stockland - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsAevum stands firm on 'inadequate' takeover offer from StocklandSydney Morning HeraldTHE takeover battle for the retirement and age...
- + Macquarie shares fall on guidance - Business Spectator—ReutersMacquarie shares fall on guidanceBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter, with Reuters/AAP Macquarie Group Ltd has flagged a 25 drop in first-hal...
- + RBA interest rates on hold despite inflation risks - The Australian—BigPond NewsRBA interest rates on hold despite inflation risksThe AustralianINFLATIONARY concerns are rising in Australia, two surveys showed today, b...
- + Job ads rise for 4th straight month - Business Spectator—Dynamic BusinessJob ads rise for 4th straight monthBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter The number of internet and newspaper job advertisements has r...
- + WA police warn of bogus investment deals - Sydney Morning Herald—WA police warn of bogus investment dealsSydney Morning HeraldWest Australian police are warning investors to steer clear of get-rich schemes after arr...
- + House prices a risk to 'AAA' rating, not politics: S&P - Sydney Morning Herald—House prices a risk to 'AAA' rating, not politics: S&PSydney Morning HeraldInternational credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S...
- + Macquarie cuts outlook in GFC shadow - The Australian—BigPond NewsMacquarie cuts outlook in GFC shadowThe AustralianRichard Sheppard of Macquarie said surplus capital levels had also been cut. Picture by ...
- + Inflation heads to 3%, survey shows - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsInflation heads to 3%, survey showsSydney Morning HeraldInflation is heading to the upper end of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA)...
- + Job ads rise again - ABC Online—TheBull.com.auJob ads rise againABC OnlineJob advertisements increased 2.6 per cent in August, and are now 36 per cent higher than a year ago. It is t...
- + Aust stocks steady at noon - Business Spectator—International Business Times AUAust stocks steady at noonBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter The Australian stockmarket was higher at noon, followin...
- + Andean shares rise on Goldcorp deal - Sydney Morning Herald—Globe and MailAndean shares rise on Goldcorp dealSydney Morning HeraldShares in Sydney-based gold explorer Andean Resources have jumped after it emerg...
- + News Corp buys shopping comparison site Getprice.com.au - SmartCompany.com.au—Dynamic BusinessNews Corp buys shopping comparison site Getprice.com.auSmartCompany.com.auNews Corporation's digital arm News Digital Media has an...
- + Disconnect in mining tax reality - Australian Mining—SBSDisconnect in mining tax realityAustralian MiningThere is a huge gap between what miners expect to pay and what Labor expects to earn from the mini...
- + $A higher after offshore rally - Sydney Morning Herald—$A higher after offshore rallySydney Morning HeraldThe Australian dollar was higher at noon on Monday, trading in an extremely tight range after a ral...
- + HayFin receives €450m capital injection - Financial Times—Telegraph.co.ukHayFin receives €450m capital injectionFinancial TimesThe gap in the market for lending to small and medium-sized businesses has tempte...
- + Investment chiefs 'mildly optimistic' - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsInvestment chiefs 'mildly optimistic'Sydney Morning HeraldInvestment chiefs of companies are moderately optimistic about the inves...
- + Investors see pure gold as contest for Andean Resources heats up - Sydney Morning Herald—CBC.caInvestors see pure gold as contest for Andean Resources heats upSydney Morning HeraldINVESTORS believe the contest for ASX-listed Andean Resourc...
- + Future Fund to invest in start-up UK lender - Sydney Morning Herald—Telegraph.co.ukFuture Fund to invest in start-up UK lenderSydney Morning HeraldTHE taxpayer-backed Future Fund is turning its sights to the troubled B...
- + Hedge funds take a punt on hurdles in AXA deal - Sydney Morning Herald—Hedge funds take a punt on hurdles in AXA dealSydney Morning HeraldHEDGE funds have flocked to the key companies involved in the proposed National Aus...
- + US jobs data set to boost local shares - The Australian—TheBull.com.auUS jobs data set to boost local sharesThe AustralianTHE Australian sharemarket is expected to open higher today after fears about the fa...
- + Car sales in Australia steering towards annual record - Sydney Morning Herald—Car sales in Australia steering towards annual recordSydney Morning HeraldTHE federal election and uncertainty about the shape of the next government ...
- + Overseas investors want Abbott - The Australian—SBSOverseas investors want AbbottThe AustralianTHEY don't vote here, but foreign investors who put their money into this country mostly want to se...
- + Telstra announces that SouFun files for IPO - Business Review Australia—BigPond NewsTelstra announces that SouFun files for IPOBusiness Review AustraliaTelecommunications giant Telstra announced Friday that its Chinese sub...
- + NGM Resources sends target's statement on Paladin takeover bid - Proactive Investors Australia—TheBull.com.auNGM Resources sends target's statement on Paladin takeover bidProactive Investors AustraliaNGM Resources (ASX: NGM) has sent its tar...
- + Toll roads on a collision course with their investors - Sydney Morning Herald—Toll roads on a collision course with their investorsSydney Morning HeraldPRIVATE investor funding of Australian toll roads is all but dead: the game ...
- + New blowout preventer placed on Gulf well - CNN—The HinduNew blowout preventer placed on Gulf wellCNN(CNN) -- A blowout preventer that may hold important forensic evidence as to why it failed, trigg...
- + BP Installs New Blowout Valves on Cemented Macondo Well in Gulf - Bloomberg—ReutersBP Installs New Blowout Valves on Cemented Macondo Well in GulfBloombergA new valve-stack system installed last night to replace the one that f...
- + Tax operation struggling to find victims - NEWS.com.au—ABC OnlineTax operation struggling to find victimsNEWS.com.auPaul Hogan and the Australian Tax Office have reached an agreement for him to return to t...
- + Good call, Telstra - Sydney Morning Herald—Good call, TelstraSydney Morning Herald■Company analysts are buying Telstra CEO David Thodey's transformation story and the company's bid to f...
- + Dollar, Yen Weaken as Economic Data Spur Demand for Higher-Yielding Assets - Bloomberg—International Business TimesDollar, Yen Weaken as Economic Data Spur Demand for Higher-Yielding AssetsBloombergThe dollar and yen fell against most of...
- + As Gold Climbs, So Do the Deals - Wall Street Journal—Globe and MailAs Gold Climbs, So Do the DealsWall Street JournalGold prices are edging up toward a high, triggering multibillion-dollar deals by miner...
- + Protest plan against $30b gas hub in WA - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineProtest plan against $30b gas hub in WASydney Morning HeraldENVIRONMENTAL groups plan an international shareholder campaign against companie...
- + Travel agents win fight for withheld commissions - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineTravel agents win fight for withheld commissionsSydney Morning HeraldQANTAS has lost its last avenue of appeal against a ruling forcing it t...
- + Dollar, Yen Decline as Gain in US Private Payrolls Boosts Risk Appetite - Bloomberg—International Business Times AUDollar, Yen Decline as Gain in US Private Payrolls Boosts Risk AppetiteBloombergThe dollar and yen fell against most ma...
- + Iron ore producers delighted with quarterly pricing - ABC Online—ABC OnlineIron ore producers delighted with quarterly pricingABC OnlineThe head of iron ore for Rio Tinto says the new quarterly pricing system for ir...
- + FOREX-Dollar falls vs euro, higher-yielding currencies - Reuters—BigPond NewsFOREX-Dollar falls vs euro, higher-yielding currenciesReutersNEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The US dollar fell against most foreign currenci...
- + No election brake on soaring car sales - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUNo election brake on soaring car salesSydney Morning HeraldIF POLITICIANS were wondering why the electorate wasn't ...
- + Experts say Clem7 tunnel was doomed to fail - Courier Mail—The AgeExperts say Clem7 tunnel was doomed to failCourier MailTUNNEL VISION: Experts say the traffic forecasts for Brisbane's Clem7 tunnel never d...
- + Sigma faces class action - Business Spectator—TheBull.com.auSigma faces class actionBusiness SpectatorSigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd says it has been advised of a possible shareholder class action rela...
- + Goldcorp eyes fresh luster for its treasure chest - Reuters—Globe and MailGoldcorp eyes fresh luster for its treasure chestReutersTORONTO (Reuters) - By adding Andean Resources (AND.AX)(AND.TO) to its growing b...
- + US offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill ban - Reuters—The HinduUS offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill banReutersBoats spray water to extinguish a fire on an oil and gas platform operated by Mariner ...
- + Fortescue Metal Group's note issue 'risks' reputation - The Australian—BigPond NewsFortescue Metal Group's note issue 'risks' reputationThe AustralianFORTESCUE Metals Group could raise up to $1.97 billion in i...
- + SouFun float marks Telstra hiatus in China - The Australian—BigPond NewsSouFun float marks Telstra hiatus in ChinaThe AustralianIt has priced its 51 per cent held online property group SouFun Holdings, all of w...
- + Alan Joyce's pay packet shrinks - Business Spectator—ABC OnlineAlan Joyce's pay packet shrinksBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter Qantas Airways Ltd chief executive Alan Joyce took home 20 per cent...
- + Nufarm out of index, on S&P credit watch - The Australian—TheBull.com.auNufarm out of index, on S&P credit watchThe AustralianNUFARM'S woes have continued to worsen, dropped from a leading share marke...
- + Barnett could ignite local opposition - The Australian—ABC OnlineBarnett could ignite local oppositionThe AustralianSinger John Butler with traditional law man Joseph Roe are campaigning against Woodside g...
- + Australian bourse finishes week on a high - The Australian—BigPond NewsAustralian bourse finishes week on a highThe AustralianTHE Australian sharemarket posted its first weekly gain in four weeks, supported by...
- + Goldcorp Says Will Buy Andean Resources for About $3.4 Billion - Bloomberg—BigPond NewsGoldcorp Says Will Buy Andean Resources for About $3.4 BillionBloombergGoldcorp Inc., the second-biggest Canadian gold producer by market ...
- + Hogan free to leave Australia - ABC Online—Sydney Morning HeraldHogan free to leave AustraliaABC OnlinePaul Hogan has reached an agreement with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) that will allow t...
- + Australian companies face investor lawsuits - Reuters—TheBull.com.auAustralian companies face investor lawsuitsReutersSYDNEY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Australian miner Fortescue Metals (FMG.AX) and three other ...
- + Strong week for share market - Herald Sun—Reuters AfricaStrong week for share marketHerald SunAt 4:15pm (AEST), the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 8.5 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 4541....
- + Qantas facing payback of travel agent commissions - Herald Sun—TheBull.com.auQantas facing payback of travel agent commissionsHerald SunQANTAS Airways Ltd may be forced to pay back millions of dollars in commissio...
- + Dollar slips ahead of US jobs data - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUDollar slips ahead of US jobs dataSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian dollar peeled away from three-week highs on Frida...
- + BP: Deepwater Horizon oil well will be permanently sealed 'in two weeks' - The Guardian—Telegraph.co.ukBP: Deepwater Horizon oil well will be permanently sealed 'in two weeks'The GuardianBP said today it is a fortnight away from s...
- + Sigma faces class action over disclosure - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUSigma faces class action over disclosureSydney Morning HeraldSigma Pharmaceuticals expects to be hit with a shareholder...
- + Market reflects divergent rates outlooks - Sydney Morning Herald—SBSMarket reflects divergent rates outlooksSydney Morning HeraldAgainst the background of an economy growing at an above-average pace, the futures mar...
- + Nufarm faces class action for profit downgrade - ABC Online—BigPond NewsNufarm faces class action for profit downgradeABC OnlineA legal firm says it has been approached by shareholders of the agricultural chemi...
- + Telstra announces SouFun float - ABC Online—BigPond NewsTelstra announces SouFun floatABC OnlineTelstra's Chinese online real estate subsidiary SouFun has filed for an initial public offerin...
- + Miners, banks strengthen market - PerthNow—Reuters AfricaMiners, banks strengthen marketPerthNowNINE Australian stocks rose for every one that fell today in stronger morning trade on the back o...
- + Woodside happy, green groups upset, about WA land acquisition - ABC Online—ABC OnlineWoodside happy, green groups upset, about WA land acquisitionABC OnlineDirector of the green group Environs Kimberley says WA Premier Colin ...
- + Power blackout in Sydney's inner west - Ninemsn—Power blackout in Sydney's inner westNinemsnAbout 25000 homes and businesses have lost power in the Sydney suburbs of Drummoyne, Balmain, and Russ...
- + Accountants deny multi-million dollar tax fraud - ABC Online—Accountants deny multi-million dollar tax fraudABC OnlineFour accountants have faced a Sydney court to plead not guilty to an alleged multi-million do...
- + Legal challenge could delay Fortescue growth plans - Sydney Morning Herald—Proactive Investors AustraliaLegal challenge could delay Fortescue growth plansSydney Morning HeraldA long-standing backer of Fortescue Metals Group i...
- + Telstra reveals SouFun IPO price - The Australian—Telstra reveals SouFun IPO priceThe AustralianTELSTRA has priced the initial public offering of its Chinese online real estate business SouFun at $US8...
- + market follows Wall St higher - Herald Sun—BigPond Newsmarket follows Wall St higherHerald SunAt 1015 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 25.9 points higher, by 0.57 per cent, at 4558....
- + Victoria Bitter ad campaign - Sydney Morning Herald—AdNewsVictoria Bitter ad campaignSydney Morning HeraldWhen men cry to a Neil Diamond track in a beer ad you know there's been a seismic shift in s...
- + Profit envy spurs Coles comeback - Herald Sun—TheBull.com.auProfit envy spurs Coles comebackHerald SunTHREE years into the Coles turnaround, Wesfarmers boss Richard Goyder is still not keen to dra...
- + Australia's Services Industry Shrinks at a Slower Pace as Companies Hire - Bloomberg—Australia's Services Industry Shrinks at a Slower Pace as Companies HireBloombergAustralia's services industry shrank in August at a slower pa...
- + Compulsory land acquisition divides Broome - ABC Online—ABC OnlineCompulsory land acquisition divides BroomeABC OnlineThe Government's decision to compulsorily acquire the land near Broome for a $30 bil...
- + Bob Katter's plan for a new government - The Australian—ABC OnlineBob Katter's plan for a new governmentThe AustralianBOB Katter opposes a mining tax and emissions trading scheme in a 20-point wish-list...
- + Good leads signal strong showing for stocks - Sydney Morning Herald—Reuters AfricaGood leads signal strong showing for stocksSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian markets have received positive leads for the third consec...
- + Trade well to the fore - Herald Sun—TheBull.com.auTrade well to the foreHerald SunA SHARP drop in one of the nation's key exports wasn't enough to stop Australia banking a fourth...
- + Australia shares seen firmer on US growth hopes - Ninemsn—Australia shares seen firmer on US growth hopesNinemsnSYDNEY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Australian stocks are set to open firmer on Friday, with the index po...
- + Nufarm 'misled the market': report - Business Spectator—BigPond NewsNufarm 'misled the market': reportBusiness SpectatorAgribusiness Nufarm Ltd reportedly faces imminent shareholder class action ove...
- + Dollar opens higher on firm US data - Sydney Morning Herald—Lucky RoomDollar opens higher on firm US dataSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian dollar opened higher today on positive pieces of US economic data and...
- + THE DISTILLERY: ASIC's blunder - Business Spectator—International Business Times AUTHE DISTILLERY: ASIC's blunderBusiness SpectatorThe Arthur Murray 'skool' of political dancing is moving to...
- + With iPod Refresh, Apple is Fixing Mistakes - PC World—The GuardianWith iPod Refresh, Apple is Fixing MistakesPC WorldApple's new line of iPods might be the best ever, if only because last year's m...
- + All Australians deserve a dividend from good economic times - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsAll Australians deserve a dividend from good economic timesSydney Morning HeraldThe current account figures released this week are cause f...
- + Bonuses for Clem7 bosses despite losses - Sydney Morning Herald—Brisbane TimesBonuses for Clem7 bosses despite lossesSydney Morning HeraldNot so popular ... Brisbane's Clem7 tunnel has attracted far fewer drive...
- + Exports take a hit as China takes a breather - The Australian—TheBull.com.auExports take a hit as China takes a breatherThe AustralianROUTINE maintenance at Chinese steel mills caused Australia's trade surplu...
- + Nufarm 'misled the market': report - Business Spectator—Nufarm 'misled the market': reportBusiness SpectatorAgribusiness Nufarm Ltd reportedly faces imminent shareholder class action over allegation...
- + Foster's demerger rocked as CFO quits - Telegraph.co.uk—Telegraph.co.ukFoster's demerger rocked as CFO quitsTelegraph.co.ukFoster's Group, the Australian drinks company, has been hit by the resignat...
- + Regional lenders looking to merger to deliver result on credit rating - The Australian—International Business Times AURegional lenders looking to merger to deliver result on credit ratingThe AustralianFINANCIAL markets are weighing the r...
- + Locust plague threatens nation's grains industry - ABC Online—ABC LocalLocust plague threatens nation's grains industryABC OnlineFarmers across four states are preparing themselves for a locust plague that wi...
- + Top US investor sues Andrew Forrest and Fortescue Metals Group - The Australian—Proactive Investors AustraliaTop US investor sues Andrew Forrest and Fortescue Metals GroupThe AustralianANDREW Forrest and Fortescue Metals are being...
- + Apple iTunes Ping: Hands On - PC Magazine—Telegraph.co.ukApple iTunes Ping: Hands OnPC MagazineAmid all the new iPods launched yesterday at Apple's annual music event, the consumer electro...
- + WA Premier starts compulsory land acquisition for gas project - ABC Online—ABC OnlineWA Premier starts compulsory land acquisition for gas projectABC OnlineMARK COLVIN: The Premier of Western Australia has started the process...
- + ASX hits winning run for second day - The Australian—Reuters AfricaASX hits winning run for second dayThe AustralianThe ASX began its second consecutive winning run today; pictured is theExchange Centre ...
- + Enviro groups slam Barnett decision - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsEnviro groups slam Barnett decisionSydney Morning HeraldEnvironment groups have reacted angrily to a decision by West Australian Premier C...
- + Local shares climb on Wall St surge - ABC Online—BigPond NewsLocal shares climb on Wall St surgeABC OnlineLocal shares have backed up a 2 per cent jump yesterday with a 0.8 per cent rise, after Wall ...
- + Defence, falling exports cut surplus - The Australian—BigPond NewsDefence, falling exports cut surplusThe AustralianSuper Hornet fighter aircraft fly past the Gold Coast - Australia bought six of the jets...
- + Apple iPod Touch, the best gets better - CNET—Indian ExpressApple iPod Touch, the best gets betterCNETAs a portable media player/gaming device/mini-tablet computer, Apple's iPod Touch has been...
- + Dollar rises to US90.75c, risks ahead - The Australian—International Business Times AUDollar rises to US90.75c, risks aheadThe AustralianTHE Australian dollar was higher in Asia today and heading for an of...
- + Oakeshott and Twiggy back tax summit - Sydney Morning Herald—Proactive Investors AustraliaOakeshott and Twiggy back tax summitSydney Morning HeraldIndependent Rob Oakeshott has proposed a summit to address tax r...
- + Rio Tinto's Walsh Sees 13% Drop in Iron Ore Prices as Chinese Demand Falls - Bloomberg—ABC OnlineRio Tinto's Walsh Sees 13% Drop in Iron Ore Prices as Chinese Demand FallsBloombergRio Tinto Group, the world's second- biggest iron...
- + REFILE-Foster's CFO resigns, takes over as Asciano CFO - Reuters—Reuters IndiaREFILE-Foster's CFO resigns, takes over as Asciano CFOReutersSYDNEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Angus McKay resigned as chief financial offic...
- + Tax office letter buoys Hogan's camp - The Australian—CBC.caTax office letter buoys Hogan's campThe AustralianA BREAKTHROUGH has been reached between actor Paul Hogan and the Australian Taxation Offic...
- + Women now make up 10pc of board members - ABC Online—International Business Times AUWomen now make up 10pc of board membersABC OnlineThe Australian Institute of Directors says the number of women in powe...
- + $7bn hole in Abbott's policy costings - Sydney Morning Herald—$7bn hole in Abbott's policy costingsSydney Morning HeraldOFFICIAL costings of the Coalition's election policies have found a hole of at least...
- + Household spending fires GDP growth - The Australian—MSN Philippines NewsHousehold spending fires GDP growthThe AustralianConsumer spending, including on cars, helped push the GDP growth rate to a three-...
- + Hardie breached tax law, judge rules - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsHardie breached tax law, judge rulesSydney Morning HeraldA GLOBAL restructure of the James Hardie group in 1998 included transactions whos...
- + New iPods abound—including multitouch nano—at Apple event - Ars Technica—New York Daily NewsNew iPods abound—including multitouch nano—at Apple eventArs TechnicaApple held its annual fall media event Wednesday. During the e...
- + Aussie Climbs on Domestic GDP Growth, Manufacturing Gains in US, China - Bloomberg—TheBull.com.auAussie Climbs on Domestic GDP Growth, Manufacturing Gains in US, ChinaBloombergAustralia's dollar rose by the most in almost three m...
- + MFS chief begged UBS to release cash from Stella group - The Australian—TopNews Arab EmiratesMFS chief begged UBS to release cash from Stella groupThe AustralianMFS co-founder Michael King "begged" UBS to release...
- + Flee tunnel turmoil, investors told - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineFlee tunnel turmoil, investors toldSydney Morning HeraldInvestors in the beleaguered RiverCity Motorway would be wise to cut their losses an...
- + Miners' $20bn rush for African resources - The Australian—International Business Times AUMiners' $20bn rush for African resourcesThe AustralianTHE number of listed Australian mining companies with operati...
- + Sharemarket jumps 2pc, dollar firms - The Australian—International Business Times AUSharemarket jumps 2pc, dollar firmsThe AustralianInvestor optimism rebounded after strong GDP growth figures, sending t...
- + Sale returns Dun & Bradstreet Australia to source at LCW Private Equity - The Australian—Dynamic BusinessSale returns Dun & Bradstreet Australia to source at LCW Private EquityThe AustralianDUN & Bradstreet Australia has been sold ...
- + Shares open higher, snubbing US moves - Herald Sun—International Business Times AUShares open higher, snubbing US movesHerald SunTHE share market opened higher today as local investors ignored off a mi...
- + Nufarm shares tumble on debt worries - Sydney Morning Herald—Nufarm shares tumble on debt worriesSydney Morning HeraldAgricultural chemicals supplier Nufarm has maintained its annual profit guidance but says its...
- + Bligh to move Townsville to 'reconnect with voters' - ABC Online—BigPond NewsBligh to move Townsville to 'reconnect with voters'ABC OnlineMs Bligh announced plans to reconnect with voters after a lengthy cau...
- + Perth house prices continue to fall - PerthNow—ABC OnlinePerth house prices continue to fallPerthNowHOUSE prices in Perth have continued their fall as the city emerges as one of the nation's wo...
- + Australia August Manufacturing Growth Slows to Weakest Pace in Five Months - Bloomberg—Australia August Manufacturing Growth Slows to Weakest Pace in Five MonthsBloombergAustralian manufacturing growth slowed to the weakest pace in five ...
- + Bligh cops criticism over public transport plan - ABC Online—Brisbane TimesBligh cops criticism over public transport planABC OnlineThe Queensland Government has come under fire from the Opposition and experts o...
- + Stocks rise despite flat US showing - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsStocks rise despite flat US showingSydney Morning HeraldThe outlook for Australian trading is positive, despite Wall St finishing flat and...
- + Current account deficit shrinks - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUCurrent account deficit shrinksSydney Morning HeraldA RECORD surge of mining revenue has all but eliminated Australia&#...
- + Australia's RBA Says Country's Forex Market Continues To Grow - Wall Street Journal—International Business Times AUAustralia's RBA Says Country's Forex Market Continues To GrowWall Street JournalSYDNEY (Dow Jones)--The Reserve...
- + 'I've paid too much tax' - Hogan - Herald Sun—CBC.ca'I've paid too much tax' - HoganHerald SunActor Paul Hogan says he's paid too much tax in Australia and claims he's the vict...
- + Organic growers unable to get locust control chemicals - ABC Online—ABC OnlineOrganic growers unable to get locust control chemicalsABC OnlineOrganic growers are worried about losing their crops to the locust plague. (...
- + Stock market 'hobby' cost $4.2 million - Herald Sun—Sydney Morning HeraldStock market 'hobby' cost $4.2 millionHerald SunGEORGE Hawa lists "financial markets" as a hobby on his Faceboo...
- + Perth property price slump continues - WA today—ABC OnlinePerth property price slump continuesWA todayPerth house prices continued their slump in July, making the city one of Australia's worst p...
- + Penny-pinching shoppers hurt retailers - NEWS.com.au—BigPond NewsPenny-pinching shoppers hurt retailersNEWS.com.auSTINGY shoppers are undermining the retail recovery as the nation's biggest stores re...
- + David Jones could have avoided $37m sex suit - NEWS.com.au—Brisbane TimesDavid Jones could have avoided $37m sex suitNEWS.com.auBy staff writers Kristy Fraser-Kirk outside the Federal Court in Sydney this week...
- + Indicators reveal good economic health - Herald Sun—International Business Times AUIndicators reveal good economic healthHerald SunAUSTRALIA'S economy appears to be firing on all cylinders, with the...
- + What happened to a fair go, asks Paul Hogan - The Australian—Globe and MailWhat happened to a fair go, asks Paul HoganThe AustralianHot seat... at his lawyer's office in Sydney yesterday, says he is prepared...
- + MFS looked to buy as it struggled with cashflow - The Australian—BigPond NewsMFS looked to buy as it struggled with cashflowThe AustralianMFS pushed ahead with plans to buy a British financial company, despite knowi...
- + AMP ridicules NAB's North strategy to placate watchdog - The Australian—Money AU (blog)AMP ridicules NAB's North strategy to placate watchdogThe AustralianAMP chief Craig Dunn has scoffed at NAB's attempts to ease ...
- + Rivercity's $1.56bn write-off takes its toll - The Australian—ABC OnlineRivercity's $1.56bn write-off takes its tollThe AustralianClem7 Tunnel entry off Shafston Ave, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. Picture: Liam K...
- + Alliance pushes fresh broadband plan - Sydney Morning Herald—The AgeAlliance pushes fresh broadband planSydney Morning HeraldMEMBERS of a hastily formed alliance of mobile phone and wholesale fibre operators hav...
- + Mortgage lending slows - Herald Sun—Mortgage lending slowsHerald SunMELBOURNE-BASED banks are growing their mortgage books nearly twice as quickly as their Sydney counterparts, clawing b...
- + Dark clouds loom over Centro - Sydney Morning Herald—Dynamic BusinessDark clouds loom over CentroSydney Morning HeraldCENTRO Properties faces an uphill battle of survival after yesterday warning signific...
- + Australia posts smallest deficit in 8 years - ABC Online—TopNews Arab EmiratesAustralia posts smallest deficit in 8 yearsABC OnlineAustralia has recorded its smallest current account deficit since the first ...
- + 'Perfect storm' hits ASX volumes - The Australian—BigPond News'Perfect storm' hits ASX volumesThe AustralianThe fallout from Wall Street's overnight plunge ripped through regional markets,...
- + RiverCity Motorways a debt risk - Ninemsn—ABC OnlineRiverCity Motorways a debt riskNinemsnThe operator of Brisbane's Clem7 toll road says it will be unable to meet its debt repayments if t...
- + Global worries hobble dollar's advance - Sydney Morning Herald—Peace FM OnlineGlobal worries hobble dollar's advanceSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian dollar closed weaker after a risk-averse mood gripped wor...
- + SEQ public transport plan stalls - Brisbane Times—Brisbane TimesSEQ public transport plan stallsBrisbane TimesThe Queensland government admits it has failed to meet a key public transport usage target...
- + Octaviar founder "ballistic" at CVC head - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsOctaviar founder "ballistic" at CVC headSydney Morning HeraldThe co-founder of the failed Octaviar Ltd, Michael King, went "...
- + Mutuals mortgage books grow 10% - Sydney Morning Herald—Mutuals mortgage books grow 10%Sydney Morning HeraldCredit unions and building societies' home loan book growth bounced back in 2009/10, after cus...
- + Putting Abbott's stamp on the NBN - Business Spectator—TheBull.com.auPutting Abbott's stamp on the NBNBusiness SpectatorThe Reserve Bank's Guy Debelle has given a very pragmatic assessment of the l...
- + House prices stabilise in July - Business Spectator—ABC OnlineHouse prices stabilise in JulyBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter, with Reuters Australian city home prices were little changed in July, r...
- + Putting Abbott's stamp on the NBN - Business Spectator—Sydney Morning HeraldPutting Abbott's stamp on the NBNBusiness SpectatorThe Coalition is already making some noises about changing its broadband p...
- + Double dip recession a risk, RBA - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auDouble dip recession a risk, RBASydney Morning HeraldThere is a risk the world will fall into a double dip recession, but its likelihood...
- + Holden to export green Commodore to Brazil - Herald Sun—SBSHolden to export green Commodore to BrazilHerald SunChairman and managing director Mike Devereux said the VE Series II car would be sold as the Che...
- + Telstra relaxed whoever wins - The Australian—International Business Times AUTelstra relaxed whoever winsThe AustralianTELSTRA chief executive David Thodey says the outcome of the federal election...
- + Big four facing heat on deposits - Herald Sun—Seedol.comBig four facing heat on depositsHerald SunTHE profit margins of Australian banks are falling as costs rise and competition for deposits and ...
- + Infill plus spread to ease population pressures - ABC Online—Infill plus spread to ease population pressuresABC OnlineThe Western Australian Local Government Association says it will work closely with the State ...
- + Stocks set to fall as US slips away - Sydney Morning Herald—Live Trading NewsStocks set to fall as US slips awaySydney Morning HeraldOffshore trading overnight has delivered poor leads to the Australian market ...
- + Public, private partnership crucial to broadband boom: Telstra boss - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUPublic, private partnership crucial to broadband boom: Telstra bossSydney Morning HeraldAustralia will only reap the tr...
- + Fallen Michael King 'very sorry' for investors hurt in $2.5 billion MFS collapse - NEWS.com.au—BigPond NewsFallen Michael King 'very sorry' for investors hurt in $2.5 billion MFS collapseNEWS.com.auFALLEN Gold Coast businessman Michael K...
- + Farmer confidence at 2.5 yr high - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUFarmer confidence at 2.5 yr highSydney Morning HeraldBusiness confidence among Australian farmers hit a two-and-a-half ...
- + I am one of seven harassed by ex-DJs boss: Fraser-Kirk - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineI am one of seven harassed by ex-DJs boss: Fraser-KirkSydney Morning HeraldMore women are expected to make sexual harassment claims against ...
- + Miners bring record rise in profits - The Australian—International Business Times AUMiners bring record rise in profitsThe AustralianA reclaimer loads a conveyor belt in a Rio Tinto operation in the Pilb...
- + Rio Tinto invests $1bn in Australia despite election doubts - Telegraph.co.uk—TheBull.com.auRio Tinto invests $1bn in Australia despite election doubtsTelegraph.co.ukMining giant Rio Tinto will spend $1bn (£646m) on a new iron-o...
- + Failed Coast property King in court - Gold Coast Bulletin News—BigPond NewsFailed Coast property King in courtGold Coast Bulletin NewsTHE Michael King that arrived at the NSW Supreme Court yesterday was a far cry ...
- + Will satellite broadband crash? - Business Spectator—International Business Times AUWill satellite broadband crash?Business SpectatorWith rural policy now front and centre in determining the country'...
- + Airlines introduce more flights - Lismore Northern Star—SBSAirlines introduce more flightsLismore Northern StarTRAVELLING between Sydney and Ballina will become even easier from December, with five extra Je...
- + Company profits in record surge - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUCompany profits in record surgeSydney Morning HeraldAUSTRALIAN businesses enjoyed a record profit surge in the latest q...
- + Rinehart and Rio in $1.8bn link-up - The Australian—Business StandardRinehart and Rio in $1.8bn link-upThe AustralianRIO Tinto and Gina Rinehart have agreed to spend $US1.6 billion ($1.8bn) on a new Pil...
- + McInnes hits back at new allegations of harassment - Sydney Morning Herald—Sydney Morning HeraldMcInnes hits back at new allegations of harassmentSydney Morning HeraldMore women are expected to make sexual harassment claims a...
- + Hogan 'knew of fraud' claim government - Herald Sun—TMC NetHogan 'knew of fraud' claim governmentHerald SunTHE Australian Government has formally accused Paul Hogan of "acquiescing" in...
- + Aust stocks close higher - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsAust stocks close higherSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian share market closed former on Monday as local banks and resource stocks follow...
- + Newcrest expansive about gold-sector M&A - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsNewcrest expansive about gold-sector M&ASydney Morning HeraldNEWCREST Mining believes the gold sector is ripe for further mergers and ...
- + $113M profit, but Centro warns of hedging troubles - The Australian—TopNews United Kingdom (blog)$113M profit, but Centro warns of hedging troublesThe AustralianDEBT-PLAGUED Centro Retail Trust has revealed that signif...
- + Former MFS chief examined by court - The Australian—BigPond NewsFormer MFS chief examined by courtThe AustralianTHE Michael King that arrived at the NSW Supreme Court yesterday was vastly different to t...
- + Home sales slump for third straight month - ABC Online—Dynamic BusinessHome sales slump for third straight monthABC OnlineThe HIA says the sharp drop in sales underscores the need for government to encoura...
- + Thodey frustrated by poll uncertainty - Business Spectator—International Business Times AUThodey frustrated by poll uncertaintyBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter Telstra Corp Ltd chief executive David Thode...
- + DJs sex case widens - ABC Online—Sydney Morning HeraldDJs sex case widensABC OnlineThe Federal Court in Sydney has heard a $37 million sexual harassment claim against retailer David J...
- + Jetstar boosts main city flights - Sydney Morning Herald—SBSJetstar boosts main city flightsSydney Morning HeraldLOW-COST carrier Jetstar says it will significantly increase flights out of Melbourne and Sydn...
- + Seoul shares may rise on US gain, Bernanke - Reuters—msnbc.comSeoul shares may rise on US gain, BernankeReutersSEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Seoul shares may open higher on Monday after gains on Wall Street ...
- + Six-year peak for gold output - The Australian—Live Trading NewsSix-year peak for gold outputThe AustralianAUSTRALIA'S goldminers are producing at their best rate in 6 1/2 years thanks to a hef...
- + Waiting on a missed connection - Sydney Morning Herald—Waiting on a missed connectionSydney Morning HeraldGovernment intervention will be required to give Australian households super-fast fibre, writes Luc...
- + Australians don't want more bank acquisitions: AMP - Money Management—Australians don't want more bank acquisitions: AMPMoney ManagementConsumer sentiment research regarding the 'big four' banks has provided ...
- + Santos and Apache ink gas deal - Sydney Morning Herald—Santos and Apache ink gas dealSydney Morning HeraldSantos Ltd has signed a deal with Texan company Apache Energy Ltd to produce gas from the Halyard a...
- + Macquarie Atlas charts loss but plots rebound - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsMacquarie Atlas charts loss but plots reboundSydney Morning HeraldMacquarie Atlas Roads has posted a half-year loss but it expects revenue...
- + Kingsgate posts sharp profit rise - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsKingsgate posts sharp profit riseSydney Morning HeraldGold miner Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd has more than doubled annual profit but foreca...
- + Perilya defends profit fall - ABC Online—Barrier Daily TruthPerilya defends profit fallABC OnlineMining company Perilya has recorded a drop in half-year profit of 35 per cent, due to falling ...
- + Australian market tipped to open firmer - Sydney Morning Herald—msnbc.comAustralian market tipped to open firmerSydney Morning HeraldLocal investors are expected to be buoyed by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bern...
- + Sims makes a $127m profit from scrap metal - The Australian—BigPond NewsSims makes a $127m profit from scrap metalThe AustralianSIMS Metal Management chief executive Daniel Dienst is "optimistic" abou...
- + Fire refuges still a long time coming - The Age—NEWS.com.auFire refuges still a long time comingThe AgeFIRE refuges will be built only in a ''very small number of communities'' in Vi...
- + Welcome to your Sunday Newspaper of the Year - Sydney Morning Herald—NTNews.com.auWelcome to your Sunday Newspaper of the YearSydney Morning HeraldQuality ... Editor Simon Dulhunty, Acting Editor Liz Hannan and Acting D...
- + Council backs Hampshire pulp mill option - ABC Online—ABC OnlineCouncil backs Hampshire pulp mill optionABC OnlineA north-west council says it is would be "more than willing" to back Hampshire a...
- + Resettlement too tall an order for Brumby - WA today—ABC OnlineResettlement too tall an order for BrumbyWA todayWHEN the Bushfires Royal Commission released its final report earlier this month, this news...
- + Bernanke soothes rattled markets - Telegraph.co.uk—msnbc.comBernanke soothes rattled marketsTelegraph.co.ukBen Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, has vowed to take "unconventional"...
- + Victorian Govt accepts most bushfire recommendations - ABC Online—NEWS.com.auVictorian Govt accepts most bushfire recommendationsABC OnlineMARK COLVIN: The Victorian Government has announced that it's adopting al...
- + Wall Street shares rally on Ben Bernanke's promise - The Australian—The GuardianWall Street shares rally on Ben Bernanke's promiseThe AustralianBen Bernanke, left, and Donald Kohn, governor of the Federal Reserve B...
- + Forrest hails turning point at Fortescue - The Australian—ABC OnlineForrest hails turning point at FortescueThe AustralianMINING: Fortescue Metals Group has delivered a 14 per cent rise in full-year net profi...
- + John Brumby details the official response to the Bushfires Royal Commission - ABC Local—ABC OnlineJohn Brumby details the official response to the Bushfires Royal CommissionABC LocalBy ABC Victoria Premier John Brumby discusses how his Go...
- + Oil price jumps after Bernanke speech - Sydney Morning Herald—Globe and MailOil price jumps after Bernanke speechSydney Morning HeraldOil prices soared beyond $US75 per barrel on Friday after US central bank chie...
- + Virgin boosts frills in bid for West Australian services - The Australian—Sydney Morning HeraldVirgin boosts frills in bid for West Australian servicesThe AustralianRESOURCE-RICH Western Australia is emerging as a major batt...
- + SMH takes top newspaper prize - The Spy Report—The Spy ReportSMH takes top newspaper prizeThe Spy ReportThe Sydney Morning Herald has taken out the top prize at the annual Pacific Area Newspaper Pu...
- + Wall Street shares rally on Ben Bernanke's promise - The Australian—Telegraph.co.ukWall Street shares rally on Ben Bernanke's promiseThe AustralianBen Bernanke, left, and Donald Kohn, governor of the Federal Reserv...
- + Intoll board backs A$3bn bid from Canada fund - Financial Times—CBC.caIntoll board backs A$3bn bid from Canada fundFinancial TimesThe board of Australian-listed infrastructure operator Intoll Management has recomme...
- + Emerging-Market Debt Gains On Treasurys After Bernanke Comments - Wall Street Journal—The GuardianEmerging-Market Debt Gains On Treasurys After Bernanke CommentsWall Street JournalNEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Yields on emerging-market bond pri...
- + Sweetened $3.4b offer wins Intoll - Sydney Morning Herald—CBC.caSweetened $3.4b offer wins IntollSydney Morning HeraldINTOLL has accepted a slightly improved $3.4 billion takeover offer from a Canadian pensio...
- + Advertising rebound lifts Fairfax profits and forecast - The Australian—PhysOrg.comAdvertising rebound lifts Fairfax profits and forecastThe AustralianBut investors in the newspaper, digital and radio business will have to...
- + Upbeat Harvey Norman to resume opening stores - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineUpbeat Harvey Norman to resume opening storesSydney Morning HeraldTHE bedding and whitegoods retailer Harvey Norman will resume opening stor...
- + Fire risk will be greater - Herald Sun—ABC OnlineFire risk will be greaterHerald SunVICTORIANS will face higher fire risks given the State Government's failure to adopt in full the roya...
- + Miner turns in solid-gold result, despite a year of big spending - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auMiner turns in solid-gold result, despite a year of big spendingSydney Morning HeraldHIGH gold prices have helped Lihir Gold turn a $US3...
- + Canberra Times wins Newspaper of the Year - The Canberra Times—NTNews.com.auCanberra Times wins Newspaper of the YearThe Canberra TimesThe Canberra Times has been named Newspaper of the Year by the Pacific Area Ne...
- + Fairfax prefers two-tier online model - Sydney Morning Herald—France24Fairfax prefers two-tier online modelSydney Morning HeraldFairfax Media Ltd says its online strategy will centre around a two-tier model where...
- + Harvey predicts minimal growth - Herald Sun—ABC OnlineHarvey predicts minimal growthHerald SunGERRY Harvey says times are tough for retailers and he doesn't expect things to improve any time...
- + Victorian govt ticks new fire tax - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineVictorian govt ticks new fire taxSydney Morning HeraldThe Victorian government has rejected a controversial buyout of properties in high-ris...
- + Canada Pension Agrees to Buy Intoll for $3 Billion - Bloomberg—Globe and MailCanada Pension Agrees to Buy Intoll for $3 BillionBloombergIntoll owns 25 percent of the Westlink M7, seen here, a 40-kilometer toll roa...
- + Sims 'performing solidly' - Herald Sun—TheBull.com.auSims 'performing solidly'Herald SunTHE world's biggest metal recycler Sims Metal Management has recovered to a full-year pro...
- + need2know AM: Mixed leads from offshore - Sydney Morning Herald—need2know AM: Mixed leads from offshoreSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian market has received mixed leads from offshore trading overnight. Wall Stree...
- + PANPA: SMH is newspaper of the year while News Ltd wins digital prizes - MuMbrella—NTNews.com.auPANPA: SMH is newspaper of the year while News Ltd wins digital prizesMuMbrellaFairfax dominated the major print categories at last night...
- + Kogas to Buy 10% of Santos LNG Venture - Wall Street Journal—Kogas to Buy 10% of Santos LNG VentureWall Street JournalKorea Gas Corp., the world's largest liquefied natural gas importer, is poised to buy aro...
- + Asahi Breweries to Acquire P&N Beverages of Australia for $323 Million - Bloomberg—International Business TimesAsahi Breweries to Acquire P&N Beverages of Australia for $323 MillionBloombergNaoki Izumiya, president of Asahi Brewe...
- + Final hurdle cleared for Lihir takeover - Sydney Morning Herald—France24Final hurdle cleared for Lihir takeoverSydney Morning HeraldNewcrest Mining's $10.45 billion takeover of Lihir Gold has been officially co...
- + Australian stockmarket rises slightly at close of trade - The Australian—Australian stockmarket rises slightly at close of tradeThe AustralianTHE sharemarket closed moderately higher today, ahead of the release of economic ...
- + Fairfax Returns to the Black - Wall Street Journal—MSN Philippines NewsFairfax Returns to the BlackWall Street JournalMELBOURNE—Fairfax Media Ltd. said Friday that it returned to a fiscal full-year pro...
- + Vic awaits fire refuge standard: Brumby - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineVic awaits fire refuge standard: BrumbySydney Morning HeraldSome high bushfire risk Victorian towns may need refuges, but the state governme...
- + Smartphones good for business - Sydney Morning Herald—The Spy ReportSmartphones good for businessSydney Morning HeraldThe smartphone fad will boost the digital economy, but Australians' love of techno...
- + Harvey Norman shares fall as underlying profit falls short of market forecast - The Australian—ABC OnlineHarvey Norman shares fall as underlying profit falls short of market forecastThe AustralianShopper and child at Harvey Norman store in Sydne...
- + Bernie can't brook cat herd at Myer - The Australian—Bernie can't brook cat herd at MyerThe AustralianMyer chief executive Bernie Brookes, with an image of Jennifer Hawkins in the background. Picture...
- + Intoll recommends CPPIB offer - Business Spectator—Globe and MailIntoll recommends CPPIB offerBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter, with Reuters and AAP Toll road operator Intoll Group Ltd has recomme...
- + Firm Spy gets more hits after ban - Ninemsn—Dynamic BusinessFirm Spy gets more hits after banNinemsnThe operators of workplace gossip website Firm Spy say that traffic and tip-offs have shot up ...
- + High Court appeal over sexual harassment payout - ABC Online—High Court appeal over sexual harassment payoutABC OnlineA South Australian home building company ordered to pay more than $500 thousand to a female e...
- + Fairfax shares rally on rebound to profit - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auFairfax shares rally on rebound to profitSydney Morning HeraldUpdate Fairfax Media reported net profit of $282 million, reversing a loss...
- + Intoll recommends CPPIB offer - Business Spectator—Globe and MailIntoll recommends CPPIB offerBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter, with Reuters and AAP Toll road operator Intoll Group Ltd has recomme...
- + THE DISTILLERY: Wowing the crowd - Business Spectator—ABC OnlineTHE DISTILLERY: Wowing the crowdBusiness SpectatorNow to some of our independents in Canberra, Woolworths is among the leading 'public e...
- + Mixed leads from offshore send stocks down - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auMixed leads from offshore send stocks downSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian market has received mixed leads from offshore trading over...
- + Crown casino staff 'took bribes for jobs' - NEWS.com.au—BigPond NewsCrown casino staff 'took bribes for jobs'NEWS.com.auSENIOR staff in Crown's food and beverage area are accused of demanding su...
- + New ports planned for mining growth - ABC Online—ABC OnlineNew ports planned for mining growthABC OnlinePremier Mike Rann says the Government is committed to building more ports for SA's mining g...
- + Sims warns of weak scrap flows - Sydney Morning Herald—Sims warns of weak scrap flowsSydney Morning HeraldThe world's largest scrap metal recycler Sims Metal Management Ltd has recovered to a full year...
- + Virgin's ambitions taking off - Sydney Morning Herald—Focus on Travel NewsVirgin's ambitions taking offSydney Morning HeraldTHREE and a half months in, John Borghetti's tenure as chief executive o...
- + The Australian's iPad app wins honour - The Australian—Geelong AdvertiserThe Australian's iPad app wins honourThe AustralianThe Australian's iPad app has won the PANPA award for best innovation in ...
- + Hard work hands Woolworths a $2b profit - Herald Sun—ABC OnlineHard work hands Woolworths a $2b profitHerald SunWOOLWORTHS has delivered its 11th straight year of double-digit profit growth and promises ...
- + Rio Tinto boss Tom Albanese sees hurdles ahead - Herald Sun—International Business Times AURio Tinto boss Tom Albanese sees hurdles aheadHerald SunMINING giant Rio Tinto's chief executive sees world markets...
- + Tatts revenue up despite pokies slump - Herald Sun—BigPond NewsTatts revenue up despite pokies slumpHerald SunTATTS Group is looking to its burgeoning lotteries business to replace the earnings it once...
- + Corrected: BHP sweetener may be inhibited by UK regulations - Reuters—CBC.caCorrected: BHP sweetener may be inhibited by UK regulationsReutersLONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - BHP Billiton's hostile $39 billion bid for fer...
- + Investors cheer solid company profits - The Australian—BigPond NewsInvestors cheer solid company profitsThe AustralianMichael Luscombe, chief executive and managing director of the Woolworths supmarket cha...
- + Woolworths Annual Profit Gains as Market Share Rises, Financing Costs Fall - Bloomberg—Times LIVEWoolworths Annual Profit Gains as Market Share Rises, Financing Costs FallBloombergWoolworths Holdings Ltd., a South African food and clothi...
- + Virgin Blue flags more changes - Ninemsn—Dynamic BusinessVirgin Blue flags more changesNinemsnAirline group Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd has returned to profitability in 2009/10 amid an improving...
- + Rio points to uncertain future with tax - ABC Online—International Business Times AURio points to uncertain future with taxABC OnlineRio Tinto head Tom Albanese says there is an uncertain outlook for the...
- + IAG's tale of two conflicting halves - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auIAG's tale of two conflicting halvesSydney Morning HeraldThe long-suffering shareholders of Insurance Australia Group can be forgive...
- + Coles blasted for failing to publish prices online - Sydney Morning Herald—NEWS.com.auColes blasted for failing to publish prices onlineSydney Morning HeraldThese polls are not scientific and reflect the opinion only of visit...
- + Australia shares up 0.7 pct; Fortescue, Virgin gain - Ninemsn—BigPond NewsAustralia shares up 0.7 pct; Fortescue, Virgin gainNinemsnMELBOURNE, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.7 percent on Thursday, pu...
- + Crown Advances After Australian Casino Operator Returns to Profitability - Bloomberg—BigPond NewsCrown Advances After Australian Casino Operator Returns to ProfitabilityBloombergCrown Ltd., Australia's biggest casino owner, rose th...
- + New era of journalism ahead: Hartigan - Sydney Morning Herald—Geelong AdvertiserNew era of journalism ahead: HartiganSydney Morning HeraldMainstream journalism is on the cusp of the most exciting era ever as an e...
- + Profits drive share market higher - ABC Online—TheBull.com.auProfits drive share market higherABC OnlineThe Australian share market has been buoyed by a late rally on Wall Street overnight and a st...
- + IOOF Holdings - The Intelligent Investor—TheBull.com.auIOOF HoldingsThe Intelligent InvestorIOOF's results are complicated, having been distorted by acquisitions and its small life insura...
- + V Australia chops services to South Africa and Thailand - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUV Australia chops services to South Africa and ThailandSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue will axe its loss-making long-h...
- + Capex to surge in 2010/11 - ABS survey - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsCapex to surge in 2010/11 - ABS surveySydney Morning HeraldThe quarterly survey of business capital spending plans by the Australian Burea...
- + Woolies bags a winner with buyback - Sydney Morning Herald—NEWS.com.auWoolies bags a winner with buybackSydney Morning HeraldWoolworths scored a try yesterday in its marathon competition with arch rival Coles ...
- + Stocks rise as banks balance out miners - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsStocks rise as banks balance out minersSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian stock market was in positive territory today, with gains in the...
- + Woolies soars on $2bn profit, buyback - The Australian—International Business Times AUWoolies soars on $2bn profit, buybackThe AustralianPeople walk in front of a Woolworths store near the Sydney Town Hall...
- + Tax officials keep 'Crocodile Dundee' in Australia - The Associated Press—ReutersTax officials keep 'Crocodile Dundee' in AustraliaThe Associated PressSYDNEY — Actor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee&quo...
- + IAG forecasts improvement after bad year - Ninemsn—TheBull.com.auIAG forecasts improvement after bad yearNinemsnInsurance Australia Group (IAG) Ltd says it will deliver an improved performance in the c...
- + Fortescue Metals profit trumps forecasts - The Australian—Fortescue Metals profit trumps forecastsThe AustralianFORTESCUE Metals Group posted a better-than-expected a 14 per cent rise in full-year profit toda...
- + Merger, markets quadruple IOOF profit - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auMerger, markets quadruple IOOF profitSydney Morning HeraldRising equity markets, better fund inflows and merger benefits saw IOOF Holdin...
- + AGL increases revenue, discusses NSW power bid - ABC Online—TheBull.com.auAGL increases revenue, discusses NSW power bidABC OnlineEnergy retailer AGL has reported a 78 per cent fall in its full-year net profit ...
- + Copper Demand Driven by Users Replenishing Inventories, BHP Billiton Says - Bloomberg—ReutersCopper Demand Driven by Users Replenishing Inventories, BHP Billiton SaysBloombergPhysical copper demand is being driven by consumers replenish...
- + Hogan prevented from leaving Australia - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsHogan prevented from leaving AustraliaSydney Morning HeraldActor Paul Hogan is said to be "stunned" and "disappointed"...
- + Seven posts net profit of $719 million - Ninemsn—International Business Times AUSeven posts net profit of $719 millionNinemsnSeven Group Holdings Ltd (SGH) has re-affirmed pro forma earnings guidance...
- + Asciano Posts $862.3 Million Loss - Wall Street Journal—TheBull.com.auAsciano Posts $862.3 Million LossWall Street JournalSYDNEY—Australian ports and rail operator Asciano Group reported a full-year net los...
- + Australian Dollar Down Late, Bonds Bid On Sour Mood - Wall Street Journal—AFPAustralian Dollar Down Late, Bonds Bid On Sour MoodWall Street JournalSYDNEY (Dow Jones)--The Australian dollar was weaker late Wednesday in Asia o...
- + MAP returns to half year profit - Sydney Morning Herald—MAP returns to half year profitSydney Morning HeraldAirport operator MAp Group has reported a return to half year profit, and says the near term outlo...
- + Mortgage Choice issues mixed outlook - Ninemsn—Money AU (blog)Mortgage Choice issues mixed outlookNinemsnHome loan broker Mortgage Choice Ltd says it sees growth opportunities ahead despite a housi...
- + Suncorp-Metway "making good progress", says Snowball - The Australian—BigPond NewsSuncorp-Metway "making good progress", says SnowballThe AustralianSuncorp chief Patrick Snowball says the company has "stab...
- + Asciano underlying earnings jump amid $1.14bn writedown - The Australian—BigPond NewsAsciano underlying earnings jump amid $1.14bn writedownThe AustralianMark Rowsthorn, chief executive of ports and rail operator Asciano. P...
- + Oz Minerals returns to profit - ABC Online—TheBull.com.auOz Minerals returns to profitABC OnlineThe Victorian-based mining company Oz Minerals has turned around its fortunes with a profit of al...
- + Macarthur raises capital, shares slide - ABC Online—TheBull.com.auMacarthur raises capital, shares slideABC OnlineThe Queensland-based miner, Macarthur Coal says it has raised almost $439 million throug...
- + Tas govt to meet National Foods on jobs - Sydney Morning Herald—Tas govt to meet National Foods on jobsSydney Morning HeraldThe Tasmanian government is hoping to meet with National Foods amid fears thousands of job...
- + Private sector construction spend grows, ABS data shows - The Australian—International Business Times AUPrivate sector construction spend grows, ABS data showsThe AustralianMORE spending on private-sector construction shows...
- + Shares can't shake off weak Wall St lead - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsShares can't shake off weak Wall St leadSydney Morning HeraldBusiness columnist Malcolm Maiden takes a look at the news in this week&#...
- + WorleyParsons Profit Falls 26% on Delays, Currency - BusinessWeek—TheBull.com.auWorleyParsons Profit Falls 26% on Delays, CurrencyBusinessWeekAug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- WorleyParsons Ltd., Australia's biggest enginee...
- + Aussie, NZ$ cut losses vs yen on intervention talk - Ninemsn—Stuff.co.nzAussie, NZ$ cut losses vs yen on intervention talkNinemsnSYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars shrug...
- + Mining, media conglomerate Seven posts profit - ABC Online—BigPond NewsMining, media conglomerate Seven posts profitABC OnlineThe owner of the Seven television network, Seven Group Holdings has announced a pro...
- + Clouds start to clear for Suncorp - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsClouds start to clear for SuncorpSydney Morning HeraldAfter almost a year in the role, Suncorp-Metway chief executive Patrick Snowball at ...
- + Asciano comedy routine keeps up its momentum - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsAsciano comedy routine keeps up its momentumSydney Morning HeraldIt is always hard to tell if Asciano Group chief executive Mark Rowsthorn...
- + Pacific Brands profits from job cuts - ABC Online—TheBull.com.auPacific Brands profits from job cutsABC OnlineClothing and footwear manufacturer Pacific Brands has reversed last year's losses to p...
- + Airbus flew with faulty wing for eight months - NEWS.com.au—NEWS.com.auAirbus flew with faulty wing for eight monthsNEWS.com.auA TIGER Airways jet flew for eight months with a faulty wing before the problem was...
- + Rio Tinto Unlikely to Make Potash Bid, UBS Says After Albanese Meeting - Bloomberg—Moneycontrol.comRio Tinto Unlikely to Make Potash Bid, UBS Says After Albanese MeetingBloombergRio Tinto Group, the world's third- largest mining ...
- + Macarthur Coal shares sink after capital raising - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auMacarthur Coal shares sink after capital raisingSydney Morning HeraldMacarthur Coal shares fell after the company raised $438.7 million ...
- + Thumbs up for Agrium - Herald Sun—CBC.caThumbs up for AgriumHerald SunCANADIANS seem destined to control the sale of the bulk of Australia's wheat after the $1.23 billion takeover ...
- + Opposition questions Premier's light rail plan for Newcastle - ABC Online—Sydney Morning HeraldOpposition questions Premier's light rail plan for NewcastleABC OnlineThe New South Wales Opposition is calling on the Premie...
- + Xstrata moves on iron ore miner Sphere - AFP—AFPXstrata moves on iron ore miner SphereAFPSYDNEY — Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata on Tuesday announced plans for a friendly takeover of iron ore miner Sp...
- + Dollar weighed down by share wobbles - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsDollar weighed down by share wobblesSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian dollar fell today amid uncertainty over the Australian federal ele...
- + GPT clean-up sparks massive turnaround - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auGPT clean-up sparks massive turnaroundSydney Morning HeraldProperty owner GPT Group has issued a positive outlook for the Australian pro...
- + Perpetual doubles profits and dividend - Ninemsn—TheBull.com.auPerpetual doubles profits and dividendNinemsnHealthier fund inflows and fatter revenue margins have allowed Perpetual Ltd to more than d...
- + Coalition win could delay Origin project - Sydney Morning Herald—France24Coalition win could delay Origin projectSydney Morning HeraldOrigin Energy Ltd says a coalition government win following the federal election ...
- + Macarthur placement to fund $334m deal - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auMacarthur placement to fund $334m dealSydney Morning HeraldCoal miner Macarthur Coal Ltd says it plans to fund the $334.35 million acqui...
- + Foster's on track to untangle beer and wine - Reuters—Reuters IndiaFoster's on track to untangle beer and wineReutersMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Foster's Group Ltd, Australia's largest brewer, said ...
- + Shares slide amid political stalemate - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUShares slide amid political stalemateSydney Morning HeraldClose Shares fell about 1 per cent today, following weak over...
- + Mirvac sees growth after return to profit - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auMirvac sees growth after return to profitSydney Morning HeraldProperty developer and investor Mirvac Group has returned to profit and fo...
- + Agrium sees annual AWB synergies of A$40 mln - Reuters—ABC OnlineAgrium sees annual AWB synergies of A$40 mlnReutersSYDNEY Aug 24 (Reuters) - Canadian fertiliser maker Agrium Inc (AGU.TO) said on Tuesday i...
- + Xstrata increases its Sphere of influence - ABC Online—Live Trading NewsXstrata increases its Sphere of influenceABC OnlineThe Swiss miner Xstrata is buying the Australian-listed iron ore exploration compa...
- + Coalition win could delay Origin project - Ninemsn—France24Coalition win could delay Origin projectNinemsnOrigin Energy Ltd says a coalition government win following the federal election could delay th...
- + Flight centre profit surges, despite falling sales value - ABC Online—BigPond NewsFlight centre profit surges, despite falling sales valueABC OnlineAustralia's largest travel agency chain Flight Centre has seen its f...
- + Macarthur Coal Raising $403 Million - Wall Street Journal—TheBull.com.auMacarthur Coal Raising $403 MillionWall Street JournalSYDNEY—Macarthur Coal Ltd. plans to raise up to 450 million Australian dollars (US...
- + Alcoa admits Wagerup dust breach of operating licence - PerthNow—Alcoa admits Wagerup dust breach of operating licencePerthNowDUST PROBLEM: Mining giant Alcoa have admitted a breach of licence conditions, by allowin...
- + Retailers devastated as GPT pulls out of development - ABC Online—Inside RetailingRetailers devastated as GPT pulls out of developmentABC OnlineThe decision by property group GPT to scrap its $600 million Newcastle i...
- + Packer, Murdoch face One.Tel suit: report - Business Spectator—Packer, Murdoch face One.Tel suit: reportBusiness SpectatorJames Packer and Lachlan Murdoch are set to face court after a long-mooted lawsuit was laun...
- + Wall Street shares fall on economic worries - The Australian—International Business Times AUWall Street shares fall on economic worriesThe AustralianA trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Picture:...
- + HP bids $1.6 billion for 3Par - Reuters—Telegraph.co.ukHP bids $1.6 billion for 3ParReutersHewlett-Packard this morning said it has submited a $1.6 billion bid to buy 3Par, just a week after...
- + Banks facing headwinds, says Westpac chief Gail Kelly - The Australian—TopNews New ZealandBanks facing headwinds, says Westpac chief Gail KellyThe AustralianWestpac CEO Gail Kelly at her office in Sydney. Picture: Adam Kn...
- + Government plans to keep miners off prime farmland - ABC Online—Government plans to keep miners off prime farmlandABC OnlineThe Queensland Government has released a plan to protect top quality agricultural land fro...
- + Business keen to talk to independents - Sydney Morning Herald—International Business Times AUBusiness keen to talk to independentsSydney Morning HeraldThe nation's peak industry group is keen to chat with the...
- + Lihir Gold shareholders approve Newcrest takeover - AFP—TheBull.com.auLihir Gold shareholders approve Newcrest takeoverAFPPARIS — Australian gold miner Newcrest said Monday that shareholders at rival Lihir ...
- + Australian Currency Reaches Lowest in a Month After Election - BusinessWeek—Stuff.co.nzAustralian Currency Reaches Lowest in a Month After ElectionBusinessWeekAug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Australia's dollar touched the lowest le...
- + Brookfield's Prime bid relies on not being forced to improve it - The Australian—Globe and MailBrookfield's Prime bid relies on not being forced to improve itThe AustralianCANADIAN asset management group Brookfield appears dete...
- + One.Tel liquidator to sue media giants - The Australian—One.Tel liquidator to sue media giantsThe AustralianOne.Tel co-founder Jodee Rich takes off his helmet before entering the courtroom. Picture: Lindsay...
- + Stocks flat at midday on possibly hung parliament - International Business Times AU—BigPond NewsStocks flat at midday on possibly hung parliamentInternational Business Times AUThe Australian stock market swung between small gains and ...
- + liquidator Ariff charged with client fraud - The Australian—liquidator Ariff charged with client fraudThe AustralianHe is accused of intending to defraud a former client of $1.18 million and of making false sta...
- + Dollar, margins hit Caltex result - Sydney Morning Herald—SBSDollar, margins hit Caltex resultSydney Morning HeraldCALTEX'S profit has plunged by half because of the volatile Australian dollar and an over...
- + SABMiller emerges favorite for Foster's beer - Reuters—Globe and MailSABMiller emerges favorite for Foster's beerReutersLONDON (Reuters) - SABMiller (SAB.L) is the early favorite to buy the highly prof...
- + Few places to turn for profit-hungry big four - Sydney Morning Herald—TopNews Singapore (press release)Few places to turn for profit-hungry big fourSydney Morning HeraldAmid the general confusion from the weekend's b...
- + Two-pronged approach from Canadian raider - Sydney Morning Herald—Two-pronged approach from Canadian raiderSydney Morning HeraldIT SEEMS the Canadians aren't content just to vacuum up Australia's listed infra...
- + Lihir Gold to accept Newcrest's takeover offer - The Australian—TheBull.com.auLihir Gold to accept Newcrest's takeover offerThe AustralianLIHIR Gold shareholders have voted almost unanimously to accept Newcrest...
- + Record annuities growth drives strong profit turnaround for Challenger - The Australian—Record annuities growth drives strong profit turnaround for ChallengerThe AustralianThe group yesterday booked a better than expected full-year net pr...
- + $5m puts Wattyl back in black - Sydney Morning Herald—$5m puts Wattyl back in blackSydney Morning HeraldPAINT maker Wattyl has turned around a loss in the 2009 financial year to book a profit in 2009-10. ...
- + Packer, Murdoch hit by lawsuit - Sydney Morning Herald—Packer, Murdoch hit by lawsuitSydney Morning HeraldONE of corporate Australia's longest-running disputes will have its day in court after papers w...
- + Dollar shrugs off election impasses - Sydney Morning Herald—Reuters IndiaDollar shrugs off election impassesSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian dollar clawed back on Monday after investors saw the prospect of t...
- + Developer pulls out, blames government - Sydney Morning Herald—Developer pulls out, blames governmentSydney Morning HeraldThe state government has been slammed by a property developer that abandoned a proposed $60...
- + Higher bank costs make rate rise likely - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auHigher bank costs make rate rise likelySydney Morning HeraldThe latest round of earnings reports from the four major banks carry similar...
- + Is Foster's an acquired taste? - Business Spectator—Peace FM OnlineIs Foster's an acquired taste?Business SpectatorThe speculation of an imminent takeover bid that fuelled a sharp rise in the Foster...
- + Australian dollar reverses losses vs U.S. currency - Reuters—Stuff.co.nzAustralian dollar reverses losses vs U.S. currencyReutersLONDON Aug 23 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar reversed losses against the dollar...
- + Aust stocks close flat - Business Spectator—TheBull.com.auAust stocks close flatBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter The Australian sharemarket has closed just slightly lower, as political unce...
- + Potash in third party talks to see off BHP - Financial Times—Reuters UKPotash in third party talks to see off BHPFinancial TimesPotashCorp said on Monday it was on talks with “a number of third parties who have ...
- + Prime time for a takeover after $1b loss - Sydney Morning Herald—Prime time for a takeover after $1b lossSydney Morning HeraldA merger offer for former Babcock and Brown satellite Prime Infrastructure Group has sent...
- + The Athletes Foot grows shoe sales 11.6% - Dynamic Business—Dynamic BusinessThe Athletes Foot grows shoe sales 11.6%Dynamic BusinessRCG Corporation, parent company of The Athlete's Foot has posted a Net Pro...
- + Euro dips, yen pushes higher - AFP—France24Euro dips, yen pushes higherAFPLONDON — The euro dipped against its main rivals on Monday as data showed the rate of economic recovery easing ...
- + Foster's Shares Advance Most in Three Months After Report of SABMiller Bid - Bloomberg—ReutersFoster's Shares Advance Most in Three Months After Report of SABMiller BidBloombergFoster's Group Ltd., Australia's biggest brewer,...
- + Westpac's Kelly calls for speedy political resolution - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auWestpac's Kelly calls for speedy political resolutionSydney Morning HeraldWestpac chief executive Gail Kelly, one of the country'...
- + Australian Dollar, Bonds Slide On Hung Parliament - Wall Street Journal—BigPond NewsAustralian Dollar, Bonds Slide On Hung ParliamentWall Street JournalSYDNEY (Dow Jones)--The Australian dollar traded lower in Asia Monday ...
- + Lihir Gold shareholders support Newcrest Mining takeover - The Australian—BigPond NewsLihir Gold shareholders support Newcrest Mining takeoverThe AustralianRaw gold bars weighing 10kg each are packed in Vienna. Picture by AF...
- + Caltex profit halves on strong currency - Ninemsn—TheBull.com.auCaltex profit halves on strong currencyNinemsnCaltex Australia Ltd says it remains optimistic about its future despite a slump in first ...
- + Aust stocks flat at noon - Business Spectator—BigPond NewsAust stocks flat at noonBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter The Australian sharemarket was flat at noon after negative overseas leads, a...
- + Board critic Paatsch quits - Sydney Morning Herald—Board critic Paatsch quitsSydney Morning HeraldDean Paatsch, the outspoken critic of board and management behaviour in corporate Australia, has resign...
- + Yen Rises Toward Seven-Week High Versus Euro on Slowdown; Aussie Declines - Bloomberg—ReutersYen Rises Toward Seven-Week High Versus Euro on Slowdown; Aussie DeclinesBloombergThe yen rose toward a seven-week high against the euro as sig...
- + NIB boosts profit, forecasts more growth - Ninemsn—ABN Newswire (press release)NIB boosts profit, forecasts more growthNinemsnPrivate health insurer NIB Holdings Ltd has forecast continuing growth in t...
- + The Athlete's Foot steps up sales - Franchising—The Athlete's Foot steps up salesFranchisingRetail franchise chain The Athlete's Foot reached total sales of $186.1 million for the last finan...
- + Australia shares seen slipping on election impasse - Ninemsn—BigPond NewsAustralia shares seen slipping on election impasseNinemsnMELBOURNE, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Australian stocks are set to drift lower on Monday,...
- + Westpac says profit, funding costs rise - ABC Online—Westpac says profit, funding costs riseABC OnlineWestpac has announced a cash profit of almost $1.5 billion for the three months to the end of June. W...
- + Rio reiterates quarterly ore pricing a better option - Business Spectator—ReutersRio reiterates quarterly ore pricing a better optionBusiness SpectatorBEIJING - Global miner Rio Tinto believes quarterly iron ore pricing is s...
- + Poll puts NBN, Telstra on hold - Sydney Morning Herald—Brisbane TimesPoll puts NBN, Telstra on holdSydney Morning HeraldJulia Gillard launched the National Broadband Network with Communications Minister St...
- + $10.9 billion bid for Foster's - Herald Sun—Reuters UK$10.9 billion bid for Foster'sHerald SunTHE world's No. 2 beer maker is reportedly considering spending up to $10.9 billion to acqui...
- + Caltex half year profit falls 61% - Sydney Morning Herald—Caltex half year profit falls 61%Sydney Morning HeraldCaltex Australia Ltd's 2010 first half profit has more than halved on the back of a strong A...
- + Ansell FY profit slips - Business Spectator—Ansell FY profit slipsBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter, with AAP Ansell Ltd has posted a slip in full-year profit for 2010, despite a faster than...
- + SABMiller May Bid $10.9 Billion for Foster's CUB Beer Unit, Times Reports - Bloomberg—TheBull.com.auSABMiller May Bid $10.9 Billion for Foster's CUB Beer Unit, Times ReportsBloombergSABMiller Plc may make a 7 billion pounds ($10.9 b...
- + Markets to fall on election uncertainty - Sydney Morning Herald—Markets to fall on election uncertaintySydney Morning HeraldThe uncertainty of the federal election result will push the Australian dollar and the sha...
- + Australia's Election Deadlock May Deepen Currency, Stock Market `Jitters' - Bloomberg—Reuters IndiaAustralia's Election Deadlock May Deepen Currency, Stock Market `Jitters'BloombergAustralia's dollar and stock market may be ...
- + DFO to be broken up and sold: report - Business Spectator—Sydney Morning HeraldDFO to be broken up and sold: reportBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter Debt-ridden Direct Factory Outlet (DFO) will reportedly...
- + BrisConnections: Airport link on time despite losses - Business Review Australia—TopNews United Kingdom (blog)BrisConnections: Airport link on time despite lossesBusiness Review AustraliaAirport link builder BrisConnections said th...
- + Senior Mine Geologist - Bunbury Mail—Senior Mine GeologistBunbury MailAs an internationally recognised mining house, this company provides unlimited scope to advance your career both loca...
- + Playing follow the world leaders - Sydney Morning Herald—Playing follow the world leadersSydney Morning HeraldAUSTRALIA'S financial markets are influenced more by events in the US and Europe at the momen...
- + Rio overhauls its Chinese operations - The Australian—ReutersRio overhauls its Chinese operationsThe AustralianRIO Tinto has signalled a shift in its China strategy as it overhauls its operations in the c...
- + Market report: ASX down amid renewed global concerns while election hangs on a ... - Australian Life Scientist—BigPond NewsMarket report: ASX down amid renewed global concerns while election hangs on a ...Australian Life ScientistThe Australian stock market fin...
- + Rio-BHP deal may collapse: Analysts - ABC Online—ABC OnlineRio-BHP deal may collapse: AnalystsABC OnlineObservers say the delay in approving BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto's bid to merge their Pilbar...
- + BHP Buyback Would Be Better for Investors Than Potash Deal, Citigroup Says - Bloomberg—Globe and MailBHP Buyback Would Be Better for Investors Than Potash Deal, Citigroup SaysBloombergBHP Billiton Ltd. investors would get higher free cas...
- + ANZ CEO Mike Smith Source: The Australian - The Australian—ABC OnlineANZ CEO Mike Smith Source: The AustralianThe AustralianANZ chief Mike Smith says the world's banks need to change their business models ...
- + Stokes, Packer back in hunt for control of ConsMedia as ceasefire ends - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auStokes, Packer back in hunt for control of ConsMedia as ceasefire endsSydney Morning HeraldA PEACE deal between James Packer and Kerry S...
- + Agrium in a hurry to wrap up AWB deal - Sydney Morning Herald—Globe and MailAgrium in a hurry to wrap up AWB dealSydney Morning HeraldAS THE race for Australia's agriculture assets hots up, Agrium of Canada h...
- + Christine Nixon, you've been 'Jeffed' - Herald Sun—BigPond NewsChristine Nixon, you've been 'Jeffed'Herald SunJEFF Kennett has personally claimed credit for forcing Christine Nixon to quit ...
- + DFO deal left emotions raw between Samuel and his partners - The Australian—Sydney Morning HeraldDFO deal left emotions raw between Samuel and his partnersThe AustralianIt happened when an orderly bankers' workout of the a...
- + Shares fall after Billabong reveals profit slide - Sydney Morning Herald—Dynamic BusinessShares fall after Billabong reveals profit slideSydney Morning HeraldSHARES in surfwear company Billabong dived 13 per cent yesterday ...
- + China boom defines our future - The Australian—RTT NewsChina boom defines our futureThe AustralianONE word has been missing from the campaign: the word that defines our future and is the basis for ...
- + Pilots round on Jetstar over new contracts - ABC Online—Pilots round on Jetstar over new contractsABC OnlineJetstar pilots say they are considering launching action with Fair Work Australia as discontent gr...
- + How Jeff Kennett forced Christine Nixon to quit - Herald Sun—BigPond NewsHow Jeff Kennett forced Christine Nixon to quitHerald SunJEFF Kennett has personally claimed credit for forcing Christine Nixon to quit th...
- + ANZ shares shine as CEO Mike Smith upbeat on growth prospects - The Australian—ABC OnlineANZ shares shine as CEO Mike Smith upbeat on growth prospectsThe AustralianANZ said today its third-quarter underlying profit jumped 37 per ...
- + Rio chief denies BHP iron ore venture dead - AFP—MiamiHerald.comRio chief denies BHP iron ore venture deadAFPSHANGHAI — Mining giant Rio Tinto on Friday dismissed speculation that its proposed iron o...
- + Australia Shares End Down 1.1% On Weaker Offshore Markets - Wall Street Journal—ABC OnlineAustralia Shares End Down 1.1% On Weaker Offshore MarketsWall Street JournalSYDNEY (Dow Jones)--The Australian share market hit a four-day l...
- + Reserve Bank's Battellino Says Australia Must Be `Alert' to Inflation Risk - Bloomberg—TheBull.com.auReserve Bank's Battellino Says Australia Must Be `Alert' to Inflation RiskBloombergAn expansion in Australia's economy, now ...
- + Billabong shares wipe out 10% - Ninemsn—Dynamic BusinessBillabong shares wipe out 10%NinemsnShares in Billabong International Ltd were dumped 10 per cent to a 13 month low after the surfwear...
- + Agrium Says AWB to Favor Its $1.1 Billion Offer Over GrainCorp's Rival Bid - Bloomberg—ABC OnlineAgrium Says AWB to Favor Its $1.1 Billion Offer Over GrainCorp's Rival BidBloombergAgrium Inc., bidding A$1.2 billion ($1.1 billion) in ...
- + Potash Corp. May Not Seek Chinese Rescue From BHP, Beijing Orient Says - Bloomberg—Moneycontrol.comPotash Corp. May Not Seek Chinese Rescue From BHP, Beijing Orient SaysBloombergBy Bloomberg News - Fri Aug 20 10:28:26 GMT 2010 Potash...
- + Consolidated Media Profit Falls on Smaller Asset Sales - BusinessWeek—BigPond NewsConsolidated Media Profit Falls on Smaller Asset SalesBusinessWeekAug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd., the investment ...
- + ASX Falls 1%, MinMetals Looking to Expand - Live Trading News—TheBull.com.auASX Falls 1%, MinMetals Looking to ExpandLive Trading NewsS&P/ASX200 index was down 45.2 points, or 1.01 per cent, at 4433.8, while ...
- + ACCC takes action against telemarketer - ABC Online—Dynamic BusinessACCC takes action against telemarketerABC OnlineThe competition watchdog has launched court proceedings against a telemarketing firm o...
- + Billbabong shares slump on lower profit news - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsBillbabong shares slump on lower profit newsSydney Morning HeraldShares in Billabong International slumped 10 per cent to their lowest in ...
- + Battellino Says Australia Must Be `Alert' to Inflation Risk of Mining Boom - Bloomberg—TheBull.com.auBattellino Says Australia Must Be `Alert' to Inflation Risk of Mining BoomBloombergAn expansion in Australia's economy, now in i...
- + ANZ gets red carpet at ASX as Smith defends Korea Exchange buy - The Australian—ABC OnlineANZ gets red carpet at ASX as Smith defends Korea Exchange buyThe AustralianANZ's report shows that, contrary to expectations, requests ...
- + Nixon quits Foster's to 'rethink' - Herald Sun—BigPond NewsNixon quits Foster's to 'rethink'Herald SunCHRISTINE Nixon admits the criticism in the Bushfires Royal Commission's final ...
- + AWB backs Agrium offer, GNC sidelined - The Australian—ABC OnlineAWB backs Agrium offer, GNC sidelinedThe AustralianA wheat field in Moree Plains - AWB and Canada's Agrium have agreed to proceed on a $...
- + Consolidated Media prepares to restart share buyback - The Australian—BigPond NewsConsolidated Media prepares to restart share buybackThe AustralianCONSOLIDATED Media is poised to continue a share buyback next week befor...
- + Australian market dips at open - Business Spectator—TheBull.com.auAustralian market dips at openBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter The Australian stock market has fallen almost 1 per cent at the open...
- + “Deluded” Clive Peeters embezzler gets eight years jail - SmartCompany.com.au—ABC Online“Deluded” Clive Peeters embezzler gets eight years jailSmartCompany.com.auThe accountant who embezzled $20 million from electronically good ...
- + Automotive Holdings rev up record profit - Ninemsn—Automotive Holdings rev up record profitNinemsnAustralia's largest car and motorcycle retailer Automotive Holdings Group Ltd says a record rise in...
- + Nixon stands down from Foster's board - Sydney Morning Herald—Nixon stands down from Foster's boardSydney Morning HeraldFormer Victoria Police chief Christine Nixon has stepped down from the board of Foster&#...
- + ANZ underlying profit after tax $3.6b - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsANZ underlying profit after tax $3.6bSydney Morning HeraldANZ Banking Group Ltd says its third quarter net profit was up 37 per cent on th...
- + Pilbara JV dead say BHP Rio execs - Sydney Morning Herald—Globe and MailPilbara JV dead say BHP Rio execsSydney Morning HeraldThe $130 billion Pilbara iron ore production joint venture between BHP Billiton an...
- + Deal struck to complete DFO project - Sydney Morning Herald—Brisbane TimesDeal struck to complete DFO projectSydney Morning HeraldColonial First State appears close to a deal that would see it rescue the troubl...
- + ConsMedia profit sinks despite Foxtel fillip - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsConsMedia profit sinks despite Foxtel fillipSydney Morning HeraldConsMedia said net profit for the 12 months to June 30, was $392.04 milli...
- + Superannuation industry slams Tony Abbott on election eve - Dynamic Business—Dynamic BusinessSuperannuation industry slams Tony Abbott on election eveDynamic BusinessAustralia's Superannuation industry has come out to slam ...
- + QBE chief defends cautious approach - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auQBE chief defends cautious approachSydney Morning HeraldTHE global insurer QBE yesterday defended its profit-dampening investment strate...
- + Elders flurry sparks bid talk - Herald Sun—TheBull.com.auElders flurry sparks bid talkHerald SunELDERS downplayed rampant market speculation it had become a takeover target for overseas predato...
- + Bumper profits at Coles as sales pass $30 billion mark - NEWS.com.au—Bumper profits at Coles as sales pass $30 billion markNEWS.com.auColes has made the bulk of profits for Westfarmers in the face of a weak retail envir...
- + Dunn talking up Axa may rile target board - The Australian—BigPond NewsDunn talking up Axa may rile target boardThe AustralianIn delivering a first-half profit that missed consensus by 5 per cent and as the co...
- + Analysis: BHP's Potash bid likely to pass regulatory muster - Reuters—Globe and MailAnalysis: BHP's Potash bid likely to pass regulatory musterReutersTORONTO (Reuters) - Marius Kloppers, chief executive of BHP Billit...
- + AMP first half profit rises 17% to $425m - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auAMP first half profit rises 17% to $425mSydney Morning HeraldAMP Ltd increased first-half profit 17 per cent as the wealth manager and l...
- + DFO hangs on as Samuel avoids conflict - NEWS.com.au—The AgeDFO hangs on as Samuel avoids conflictNEWS.com.auGraeme Samuel, chairman of the ACCC, faces a $50 million-plus wipeout of his personal fortune ...
- + City of houses out of reach in affordability - Herald Sun—SBSCity of houses out of reach in affordabilityHerald SunFirst time buyers are feeling the pinch of tightening housing affordability. Picture: Chris G...
- + APN earnings returning to pre-crisis levels - New Zealand Herald—New Zealand HeraldAPN earnings returning to pre-crisis levelsNew Zealand HeraldEarnings for APN News & Media are returning to a "more normal&...
- + CSL's thinning investor blood - Business Spectator—TheBull.com.auCSL's thinning investor bloodBusiness SpectatorIf he continues along his current path, CSL's Brian McNamee may pose the accounti...
- + Shrinking pay rises helping rates - The Australian—ABC OnlineShrinking pay rises helping ratesThe AustralianWORKERS are winning much smaller pay rises than they were before the global financial crisis,...
- + BHP Billiton May Raise Potash Offer to $165 a Share, Macquarie Group Says - Bloomberg—CBC.caBHP Billiton May Raise Potash Offer to $165 a Share, Macquarie Group SaysBloombergBHP Billiton Ltd., the world's largest mining company, may...
- + Moviegoers and good Apples help Westfield stay on top - The Australian—The Business Desk (registration)Moviegoers and good Apples help Westfield stay on topThe AustralianWESTFIELD Group's shopping centres in Australia...
- + King's reign at Leighton hinges on German lord - Sydney Morning Herald—TheBull.com.auKing's reign at Leighton hinges on German lordSydney Morning HeraldHochtief, which owns 53 per cent of Leighton, is looking to fix t...
- + Cudeco shares dive as company slashes copper resource in Queensland - The Australian—Cudeco shares dive as company slashes copper resource in QueenslandThe AustralianRETAILl investors in Cudeco saw the value of their holdings halved ye...
- + Samuel steps aside on NAB-Axa ruling - The Australian—Money AU (blog)Samuel steps aside on NAB-Axa rulingThe AustralianNAB'S $13.3 billion bid to buy Axa Asia Pacific is unlikely to be derailed by the...
- + Woodside up 26% but still no word on Pluto expansion - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsWoodside up 26% but still no word on Pluto expansionSydney Morning HeraldWOODSIDE has outshone market expectations to produce a better tha...
- + APN shares take a hit as profits fall shy of forecasts - Sydney Morning Herald—TopNews New ZealandAPN shares take a hit as profits fall shy of forecastsSydney Morning HeraldSHARES in APN News & Media have taken a battering af...
- + Tenants bleeding as Austexx struggles to survive - Sydney Morning Herald—Brisbane TimesTenants bleeding as Austexx struggles to surviveSydney Morning HeraldRETAILERS in Austexx's shopping centres are feeling the pain as...
- + Winter chill gives David Jones a boost - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineWinter chill gives David Jones a boostSydney Morning HeraldDAVID Jones has defied the tough trading conditions that have affected many retai...
- + Healthy CSL has no acquisition prospects in its sights - The Australian—TheBull.com.auHealthy CSL has no acquisition prospects in its sightsThe AustralianCSL will undertake another multi-million-dollar share buyback, havin...
- + US Stock-Index Fluctuate; Potash, Deere Fall, Mosaic Gains in Germany - Bloomberg—CBC.caUS Stock-Index Fluctuate; Potash, Deere Fall, Mosaic Gains in GermanyBloombergUS index futures swung between gains and losses, following the big...
- + CuDeco bombs on resource estimate - Sydney Morning Herald—CuDeco bombs on resource estimateSydney Morning HeraldShares in CuDeco Ltd bombed after the copper mining hopeful disappointed the market with an upda...
- + Australian Housing Affordability Sinks Sharply In 2Q As Rates Rise - Wall Street Journal—SBSAustralian Housing Affordability Sinks Sharply In 2Q As Rates RiseWall Street JournalSYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Australian housing affordability nudged cl...
- + CSL Plans A$900M Share Buyback After FY Net Profit Slips - Wall Street Journal—TheBull.com.auCSL Plans A$900M Share Buyback After FY Net Profit SlipsWall Street JournalSYDNEY (Dow Jones)--CSL Ltd. (CSL.AU), the world's second...
- + Occy settles court case with old mate - Gold Coast Bulletin News—Gold Coast Bulletin NewsOccy settles court case with old mateGold Coast Bulletin NewsTHE legal wrangle between Gold Coast surf star Mark Occhilupo and...
- + Potash Borrowing Costs Slide as Bondholders Endorse BHP Bid: Canada Credit - Bloomberg—CBC.caPotash Borrowing Costs Slide as Bondholders Endorse BHP Bid: Canada CreditBloombergPotash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.'s borrowing costs are c...
- + Woodside posts lift in H1 profit - Business Spectator—BigPond NewsWoodside posts lift in H1 profitBusiness SpectatorBy a staff reporter, with Reuters/AAP Oil major Woodside Petroleum Ltd says it expects s...
- + Occhilupo settles Billabong share row - ABC Local—Gold Coast Bulletin NewsOcchilupo settles Billabong share rowABC LocalFormer surfing world champion Mark Occhilupo says he is happy with the settlemen...
- + Economy Watch: Oz Wage Data Keep RBA Comfortable - Ninemsn—ABC OnlineEconomy Watch: Oz Wage Data Keep RBA ComfortableNinemsnBy Chris Shaw Wage pressures in Australia remain modest, the June quarter Australian ...
- + Gunns aims for pulp mill financing this year - Sydney Morning Herald—BigPond NewsGunns aims for pulp mill financing this yearSydney Morning HeraldWoodchipper Gunns says it hopes to have investment in its controversial $...
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