Slim chance of restitution for Storm Financial investors
The Storm Investors Consumer Action Group says it is unlikely that former clients of the failed investment planning company will get their money back. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:10pm
Indian Retailers Partner With SAP FRA-SAP To Fuel Future Growth
Bangalore- India- Mar 26- 2009 - ABN Newswire - SAP for Retail Solutions Help Retailers Anticipate Customer Needs and Inspire the Overall Shopping ExperienceHighlighting its continued commitment to deliver innovative solutions to retailers in India- SAP AG FRA-SAPNYSE-SAP today announced sustained adoption of its SAP for Retail solutions with significant customer endorsements. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 08:58pm
Bikies boisterous- not aggressive on flight- Qantas
Qantas has defended its security procedures after Sundays deadly bikie brawl- saying there was nothing to suggest that gang members on a Qantas flight en route to Sydney were about to become violent. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 08:49pm
Meatworkers reject Harvey Beef offer
Western Australias biggest abattoir- Harvey Beef- will be forced to consider whether it can afford to stay in operation after workers rejected a 3 year workplace agreement for the second time this mo ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 08:45pm
Brickworks looks forward to revival
Australia's biggest brick and tile producer- Brickworks- is looking forward to improvements in its core business after weathering the housing sector slowdown. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:52pm
Telstra blamed for giant Ipswich sink-hole
Traffic is flowing again through the Ipswich CBD after a giant sink-hole was repaired. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:48pm
Bikies boisterous- not aggressive on flight- Qantas
Qantas has defended its security procedures after Sundays deadly bikie brawl- saying there was nothing to suggest that gang members on a Qantas flight en route to Sydney were about to become violent. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:47pm
Bikies boisterous- not aggressive on flight- Qantas
Qantas has defended its security procedures after Sundays deadly bikie brawl- saying there was nothing to suggest that gang members on a Qantas flight en route to Sydney were about to become violent. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:46pm
Bikies boisterous- not aggressive on flight- Qantas
Qantas has defended its security procedures after Sundays deadly bikie brawl- saying there was nothing to suggest that gang members on a Qantas flight en route to Sydney were about to become violent. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:36pm
French workers release 3M manager
French workers have released a manager of US manufacturer 3M held for two days in a labour dispute over layoffs at a factory south of Paris. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:34pm
Judge orders Storm Financial to close
Federal Court Judge John Logan has ordered failed investment planning company Storm Financial be wound up. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:25pm
GCL-Poly Announces 2008 Annual Results Turnover Doubles to RMB3-693 million- Net Profit Soars to RMB131 million
Hong Kong- Mar 26- 2009 - ACN Newswire - GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited -amp quotGCL-Poly -amp quot or the -amp quotCompany -amp quot- stock code- 3800- together with its subsidiaries- the -amp quotGroup -amp quot- a leading integrated environmentally friendly energy enterprise in the PRC- announced its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December 2008 the -amp quotyear under review -amp quot. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:15pm
No need to panic- says RBA
The Reserve Bank says Australias banking sector is performing solidly in the current global climate- despite an increase in bad debts and a doubling of bad loans. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:14pm
World's biggest wine company axing jobs
Constellation Brands- the world's biggest wine company- has announced a five per cent cut in its workforce and a lower profit outlook due to a slump in sales. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:41pm
Unemployment main worry for banks- RBA
Australia's banks have been given a clean bill of health despite pressures from the global recession- but mortgage lenders face risks from rising unemployment. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:38pm
Virgin Blue cuts daily flight schedule
Virgin Blue will cut 28 domestic flights from its daily schedule as part of its efforts to cut costs. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:38pm
No broadband deal not the end- Telstra
Telstra's chief financial officer John Stanhope says a national broadband network built by a rival will threaten Telstra's revenues- but isn't the -amp quotArmageddon -amp quot. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:36pm
Workers dubious about compensation review
Unions say they do not have much faith that positive change will result from a review into the states workers compensation legislation.The Commerce Minister- Troy Buswell- today announced a review w ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:34pm
Judge orders Storm Financial to close
Federal Court Judge John Logan has ordered failed investment planning company Storm Financial be wound up. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:47pm
Unemployment main worry for banks- RBA
Australia's banks have been given a clean bill of health despite pressures from the global recession- but mortgage lenders face risks from rising unemployment. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:46pm
Opposition- Xenophon seize on ETS report
The Federal Opposition says a report into the effects of the Governments emissions trading scheme is proof the scheme has serious flaws. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:43pm
Hannans chairman turns heat on director
Chairman of Hannans Reward Richard Scallan is demanding the resignation of a director whom the company says gave pre-bid acceptance to a proposed takeover. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:39pm
Australia shares gain 1 pct banks lead- Rio bounces
SYDNEY- March 26 - Australian shares rose 1 percent on Thursday- rising for a fourth straight day- with financials buoyed by hopes of a revival in global growth on the back of recent U.S. government efforts to ease the credit crisis. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:20pm
Market closes higher on miners gains
The Australian stock market has closed higher after the big miners gained ground in Thursdays trade. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:19pm
Opposition- Xenophon seize on ETS report
The Federal Opposition says a report into the effects of the Governments emissions trading scheme is proof the scheme has serious flaws. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:18pm
Conquest Mining Limited ASX-CQT Confidence in Silver Hill Resource Improves
Perth- Australia- Mar 26- 2009 - ABN Newswire - Conquest Mining Limited ASX-CQTPINK-CQMLF Based on the drilling completed to November 2008- the resource estimate at the Silver Hill deposit has been recalculated by independent experts Hellman and Schofield. This recalculation increases confidence over the previous estimate completed in November 2008. The previous resource estimate was based on drilling completed to April 2008. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:12pm
Asian Market Overview of March 26
Sydney- Australia- Mar 26- 2009 - ABN Newswire - Most Asian markets opened firmer Thursday following Wall Streets rebound overnight lifted by better-than-expected economic figures. Asia Economy WatchBank of Japan said the nations corporate services prices fell 2.6 from a year before in February. The corporate service price index stood at 92.1 against 100 for the base year of 2000. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 05:11pm
Brambles defends core pallet business
Brambles defended its core timber pallet business- saying it is still winning contracts despite a key customer Pepsi switching to a rival provider in the US. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:55pm
Lower rates improved affordability- RBA
A boom in lending for housing- led by low interest rates- is not expected to cause a sharp rise in bad debts when rates eventually pick up again- the RBA says. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:55pm
Decoding the secrets of platypus venom
A dead platypus found by the side of a road in Tasmania is yielding venom that may one day help scientists design new painkillers. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:40pm
Heavy metals recovery
Resources company Intec is planning to discharge treated industrial waste into Burnies sewerage system. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:35pm
Virgin to ground five 737s for a year
Virgin Blue has announced it is grounding five Boeing 737s for at least a year from May. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:31pm
Australia 'to escape housing meltdown'
Mortgage defaults will continue to rise as the economy slows but Australia will avoid a housing meltdown similar to the US- the nation's central bank says. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:27pm
Australia shares rise 1 pct miners- banks lead
SYDNEY- March 26 - Australian shares gained 1 percent on Thursday- rising for a fourth straight day- as miners and banking stocks climbed on hopes U.S. government efforts to ease the credit crisis would revive the global economy. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:21pm
Investor confidence 'at four-year low'
Investor confidence has fallen to the worst level in more than four years due to the global financial crisis- a new quarterly survey shows. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:18pm
Judge orders Storm Financial to close
Federal Court Judge John Logan has ordered failed investment planning company Storm Financial be wound up. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:11pm
Tower refinances its $100m debt
Tower Australia Group Ltd has completed the refinancing of its $100 million ANZ bank debt for another three years. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:54pm
Brambles defends core pallet business
Brambles defended its core timber pallet business- saying it is still winning contracts despite a key customer Pepsi switching to a rival provider in the US. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:49pm
Businesses demand answers on infrastructure roll-out
The New South Wales Business Chamber has accused the State Government of leaving businesses in the dark on how to get involved in the roll out of infrastructure projects. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:40pm
Thailand hands out stimulus gift cheques
Thailand has started handing out gift cheques to 10 million low-income earners as part of a stimulus package aimed at curbing the impact of the global crisis. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:35pm
Australia shares extend gains Rio turns positive
SYDNEY- March 26 - Australian shares rose 1.5 percent on Thursday- extending the weeks gains- with property and banking stocks up on hopes that the freeze in global credit markets is starting to thaw. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:28pm
Report shows flaws in ETS- Oppn
The Federal Opposition says a report into the effects of the Governments emissions trading scheme is proof the scheme has serious flaws. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:24pm
Businesses demand answers on infrastructure roll-out
The New South Wales Business Chamber has accused the State Government of leaving businesses in the dark on how to get involved in the roll out of infrastructure projects. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:21pm
Thailand hands out stimulus gift cheques
Thailand has started handing out gift cheques to 10 million low-income earners as part of a stimulus package aimed at curbing the impact of the global crisis. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:17pm
Benitec Limited ASX-BLT Provides Re-Examination Update Of The 099 Graham Patent
Melbourne- Australia- Mar 26- 2009 - ABN Newswire - The Directors of Benitec Limited ASX-BLTPINK-BNIKF provide the following update on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent re-examination of the 099 Graham patent.The Company was notified today that the USPTO has issued an Advisory Action indicating that the amendments- arguments and evidence proposed by Benitec and CSIRO will not be entered on procedural grounds. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:16pm
Australian Market Report of March 26- Unexpected Good Data
Sydney- Australia- Mar 26- 2009 - ABN Newswire - Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday with a late rally after government figures showed that new home sales and orders for US-made durable goods rose unexpectedly.Yesterday the Australian share market extended its gains despite a weak lead from Wall Street. The benchmark S -amp ampP-ASX200 rose 0.8- or 29.3 points- at 3609.3- while the broader All Ordinaries added 0.8- or 28.9 points- at 3546.2. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:15pm
Virgin Blue cuts daily flight schedule
Virgin Blue will cut 28 domestic flights from its daily schedule as part of its efforts to cut costs. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:14pm
Apache Energy boss takes overseas job
The Managing Director of Apache Energy- Tim Wall- has been promoted to a new job in Canada. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:11pm
Rio Tinto offers 100 workers redundancy packages
Rio Tinto has offered 100 workers at it pig iron plant at Kwinana- south of Perth- redundancy packages after deciding to shut its Hismelt operation for 12 months. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:54pm
Rio Tinto offers 100 workers redundancy packages
Rio Tinto has offered 100 workers at it pig iron plant at Kwinana- south of Perth- redundancy packages after deciding to shut its Hismelt operation for 12 months. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:53pm
Telstra hits back in Fake Stephen Conroy stoush
The boss of the Telstra employee behind a Fake Stephen Conroy Twitter profile has weighed into the online flurry about claims the man was sacked. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:50pm
Rio Tinto shelves pig iron plant in WA
Rio Tinto will continue the shut down of its HIsmelt pig iron plant in WA for the next 12 months- with the loss of 100 jobs- because of lower commodity prices. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:47pm
Virgin Blue cuts daily flight schedule
Virgin Blue will cut 28 domestic flights from its daily schedule as part of its efforts to cut costs. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:42pm
World's biggest wine company axing jobs
Constellation Brands- the world's biggest wine company- has announced a five per cent cut in its workforce and a lower profit outlook due to a slump in sales. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:32pm
UK braces for protests before G20 summit
Britain is bracing for a week-long series of protests in the run-up to next week's G20 summit in London. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:30pm
Rudd gives emissions trading advice in US
As the United States debates an emissions trading scheme- Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has talked to Americas senate leaders about Australias experience. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:16pm
Food and Agriculture shake up to benefit farmers
The West Australian Government has announced a shake-up of the Department of Food and Agriculture to increase focus on industry and development.The Premier- Colin Barnett- made the announcement at th ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 01:49pm
Hannans chairman turns heat on director
Chairman of Hannans Reward Richard Scallan is demanding the resignation of a director whom the company says gave pre-bid acceptance to a proposed takeover. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 01:42pm
Rio Tinto shelves pig iron plant in WA
Rio Tinto Ltd says the HIsmelt pig iron plant in Western Australia will close due to depressed global pig iron prices and a poor market outlook. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 01:24pm
Telstra hits back in Fake Stephen Conroy stoush
The boss of the Telstra employee behind a Fake Stephen Conroy Twitter profile has weighed into the online flurry about claims the man was sacked. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 01:19pm
RBA believes cheap home loans are safe
The Reserve Bank does not believe Australia will suffer the same economic consequences as the US- as more people rush into cheap home loans. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 01:15pm
Telstra hits back in fake Stephen Conroy stoush
The boss of the Telstra employee behind a fake Stephen Conroy Twitter profile has weighed into the online flurry about claims the man was sacked. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 01:15pm
Australia shares rise 0.8 pct property stocks gain
SYDNEY- March 26 - Australian shares rose 0.8 percent on Thursday- extending the weeks gains- with property and banking stocks up on hopes that the freeze in global credit markets is starting to thaw. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:59pm
Banking system sound- despite alarming figures- RBA
The Reserve Bank says Australias banking sector is performing solidly in the current global climate- despite an increase in bad debts and a doubling of bad loans. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:57pm
Frankston bypass will be toll free- Brumby says
Victorian Premier John Brumby says he is confident the proposed Frankston bypass- linking Carrum Downs to Mount Martha- will still be built this year and will be toll free. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:47pm
Data fuels hope for US economic recovery
WASHINGTON AFP - Amid signs the battered US economy may be slowly reviving- the government was set to deliver a grim reminder Thursday of the depth of the recession that has dragged on for over a year. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:41pm
Aussie dollar holds ground bonds at multi-month lows
AUSTRALIAN CREDIT-FOREXSNAPSHOT FOREIGN EXCHANGE AT 0010 GMTagainst previous Sydney close AUD 0.7006-100.6991-94 AUDNZDR1.2282-981.2391-08 AUDJPYR 68.43-50 68 ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:34pm
FBI steps up Wall St fraud investigations
The FBI says it is accelerating its probe of financial fraud cases amid public demand for a quicker crackdown on Wall Street villains. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:28pm
BHP cuts 400 mining jobs in Queensland
BHP Billiton has axed 400 coal mining contract workers on top of the 1-100 job losses at its Queensland operations announced earlier in the year. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:22pm
Brickworks looks to improved activity
Australia's biggest brick and tile producer- Brickworks- is looking forward to improvements in its core business after a slowdown in the housing sector. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:21pm
Greens cautious about $10 billion Darwin fuel plant proposal
The Northern Territory Government could be putting its economy at risk in the long-term by signing up for more heavy industry developments- a Federal Greens senator says. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:14pm
EU says US stimulus 'the road to hell'
The head of the European Union has slammed President Barack Obama's $US2 trillion economic stimulus plan as 'the road to hell' that EU governments must avoid. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:55am
Metalica defers nickel laterite study
Metallica Minerals has deferred a feasibility study into a planned nickel laterite operation at its flagship north Queensland nickel cobalt project. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:49am
Local banks get RBA's tick of approval
The Reserve Bank of Australia continues to give its approval to the performance of the domestic banks despite the current stress on financial systems. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:48am
Borrowers need to factor in rate rises- RBA economist warns
A chief Reserve Bank economist has warned households to carefully consider their options before jumping into home ownership- because interest rates could rise again in the future. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:48am
Australia shares rise 0.4 pct Rio down
SYDNEY- March 26 - Australian shares rose 0.4 percent on Thursday- extending the weeks gains- helped by a late rally on Wall Street amid optimism over an economic recovery. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:43am
RBA believes 'cheap home loans are safe'
The Reserve Bank does not believe Australia will suffer the same economic consequences as the US- as more people rush into cheap home loans. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:36am
One-tenth of a cent- Telstras new billing system
The consumer advocacy magazine Choice is warning Telstra customers they might end up paying more under the telcos new billing system. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:36am
Telstra fired me- fake Stephen Conroy
The man responsible for creating a fake Twitter profile of Communication and Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy says he has lost his Telstra job over the affair- but Telstra says that is a lie. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:19am
Greens cautious about $10 billion Darwin fuel plant proposal
The Northern Territory Government could be putting its economy at risk in the long-term by signing up for more heavy industry developments- a Federal Greens senator says. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:11am
Greens cautious about $10 billion Darwin fuel plant proposal
The Northern Territory Government could be putting its economy at risk in the long-term by signing up for more heavy industry developments- a Federal Greens senator says. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 11:10am
Production begins at Shenzi- BHP
BHP Billiton says production has commenced from the 100-000 barrels per day Shenzi oil project in the Gulf of Mexico. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:45am
Telstra fired me- fake Stephen Conroy
The man responsible for creating a fake Twitter profile of Communication and Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy says he has lost his Telstra job over the affair- but Telstra says that is a lie. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:41am
Telstra fired me- fake Stephen Conroy
The man responsible for creating a fake Twitter profile of Communication and Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy says he has lost his Telstra job over the affair. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:40am
Production begins at Shenzi- BHP
BHP Billiton says production has commenced from the 100-000 barrels per day Shenzi oil project in the Gulf of Mexico. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:34am
Frankston bypass will be toll free- Brumby says
Victorian Premier John Brumby says he is confident the proposed Frankston bypass- linking Carrum Downs to Mount Martha- will still be built this year and will be toll free. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:33am
Local share market opens higher
Australian shares are higher after a late rally on Wall Street overnight. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:30am
UN chief wants global stimulus at G20
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has urged G20 leaders to agree to a -amp quotsubstantial -amp quot international economic stimulus package at their London summit next month. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:27am
Beach Petroleum Limited ASX-BPT Weekly Drilling Report Week ending 25 March 2009
Adelaide- Australia- Mar 26- 2009 - ABN Newswire - Beach Petroleum Limited ASX-BPTPINK-BEPTF The drilling report and well location map for the week ending 25 March- 2009 are attached. Highlights of the weeks activities include-Egypt - South East July Concession - Gulf of SuezSouth July-1 ST1- targeting oil in the Yusr sands of the lower Rudeis Formation- is currently drilling ahead at a depth of 3058 metres. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:21am
Aussie dlr steady bonds tumble to multi-month lows
SYDNEY- March 26 - The Australian dollar AUD held on to modest gains against a weaker U.S. currency on Thursday- with higher stock markets offering support near recent two-month peaks. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:16am
Australia shares rise after late U.S. rally
SYDNEY- March 26 - Australian shares rose 0.4 percent on Thursday after a late rally on Wall Street following upbeat housing and durable goods data and a recovery in bank stocks. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:14am
IBA Health Group Limited ASX-IBA iSOFT Wins Two New Projects In Latin America
Sydney- Australia- Mar 26- 2009 - ABN Newswire - IBA Health Group Limited ASX-IBAPINK-IBATF Australias largest listed health information technology company today announced an important step in its strategy for growth in Latin America with a fourth contract for iSOFT in Mexico and its first in Honduras. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 10:13am
Brickworks net profit up six fold
Australia's biggest brick and tile producer- Brickworks- increased first-half net profit six-fold after the sale of an Indonesian mine by coal miner New Hope. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:59am
Shop around for cheap fuel- FuelWatch
FuelWatch is urging Perth drivers to shop around for petrol. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:56am
Shop around for cheap fuel- FuelWatch
FuelWatch is urging Perth drivers to shop around for petrol. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:47am
Lower rates improved affordability- RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia says the big cuts to interest rates have helped improve housing affordability and are expected to support home building. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:46am
400 Bowen Basin mine jobs axed- union
There have been more job losses in Queensland Bowen Basin coal mines. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:41am
Committee to look at govt ad spending
A parliamentary inquiry will consider guidelines for the use of taxpayers money for government advertising in South Australia. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:32am
Apple growers appeal on Chinese imports plan
Australian growers have lodged an appeal over a plan to allow imports of apples from China. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:26am
FBI steps up Wall St fraud investigations
The FBI says it is accelerating its probe of financial fraud cases amid public demand for a quicker crackdown on Wall Street villains. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:25am
100 NEC jobs to go in Melbourne
Technology company NEC is axeing about 100 jobs at its head office in Melbourne. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:15am
Harvey Beef future in hands of workers
The future of Western Australias largest abattoir- Harvey Beef- could be in doubt if workers fail to accept a collective workplace agreement today. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:14am
Harvey Beef future in hands of workers
The future of Western Australias largest abattoir- Harvey Beef- could be in doubt if workers fail to accept a collective workplace agreement today. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 09:13am
Apple growers appeal on Chinese imports plan
Australian growers have lodged an appeal over a plan to allow imports of apples from China. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 08:56am
Harvey Beef future in hands of workers
The future of Western Australias largest abattoir- Harvey Beef- could be in doubt if workers fail to accept a collective workplace agreement today. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 08:25am
Australia shares seen rising after late U.S. rally
Financial shares are expected to rise- and gold miners are in for a positive start after gold prices rose sharply on Wednesday as the dollar weakened. Mining stocks could be flat- after copper prices held steady. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 08:17am
Rudd continues high-level US talks
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has met the leaders of the United States Senate and the World Bank as he continues a busy round of discussions in Washington. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 08:12am
Researchers put new marine park theory
Research has suggested that a network of exclusion zones in marine parks- rather than one big one- could be a better way of protecting fish. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 08:10am
Below-cost offer for SA grapes
Grape growers in the South Australian Riverland say they are being offered below-cost prices for their crops by buyers from other regions and interstate. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:54am
Last-minute rally rescues Wall Street
Wall Street has staged a surprise rally late in the session- as positive outcomes for home sales and orders for durable goods managed to off-set concerns about how to pull the United States out of recession. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:38am
Judge to decide fate of Storm Financial
The Federal Court is today expected to rule on an application to liquidate failed Queensland-based planning company Storm Financial. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:34am
US toxic assets plan can succeed- Stevens
The head of the Reserve Bank says the US Governments plan to try to stabilise the banking system is well-placed to succeed. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:25am
Obamas economic strategy a way to hell
Czech Prime Minister- Mirek Topolanek- whose country holds the revolving European Union EU presidency- has condemned US President Barack Obamas economic recovery plans as a way to hell. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:22am
Govt moves to allay job service outsourcing fears
Employment anxiety is hitting the very people who are paid to help others find a job- as the Federal Governments recasting of Australias job network reaches its final stages. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 07:10am
Rudd continues high-level US talks
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has met the leaders of the United States Senate as he continues a busy round of discussions in Washington. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:56am
Top Chinese banks profits soar
Two of China's largest banks reported soaring profits for 2008- defying the global financial storm- but warned that this year could be much more difficult. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:49am
Rudd continues high-level US talks
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has met the leaders of the United States Senate as he continues a busy round of discussions in Washington. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:43am
EU presidency blasts US recovery plans as way to hell
STRASBOURG AFP - The European Unions Czech presidency Wednesday blasted US plans to spend trillions of dollars to revive its economy as a -amp quotway to hell -amp quot- before downplaying the remark to avert a diplomatic crisis. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:38am
US plans 'stronger' rules against fraud
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said he will propose stronger rules against financial fraud and abuse soon to avoid another financial crisis. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:29am
Data offers hope for US economic bottom
WASHINGTON AFP - Fresh signs emerged Wednesday that the battered US economy was slowly reviving- with data showing stability or growth in the key sectors of housing and manufacturing. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:26am
Rudd continues high-level US talks
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has met the leaders of the United States Senate as he continues a busy round of discussions in Washington. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:19am
US toxic assets plan can succeed- Stevens
The head of the Reserve Bank says the US Governments plan to try to stabilise the banking system is well-placed to succeed. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:16am
European trio call in the IMF
BUCHAREST AFP - A trio of countries in southeast Europe called in the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday to provide emergency loans needed to plug budget gaps left by the financial crisis. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:13am
US toxic assets plan can succeed- Stevens
The head of the Reserve Bank says the US Governments plan to try to stabilise the banking system is well-placed to succeed. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 06:11am
Switzerland agrees to tax talks with US- Japan
BERN- Switzerland AFP - The Swiss government on Wednesday gave the green light for talks with the United States and Japan to bring dual taxation deals with the two countries into line with OECD standards on secrecy. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 04:44am
US new homes sales rise after six months of decline
WASHINGTON AFP - Sales of new US homes rose 4. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:56am
Ford in talks with Volvo Cars buyers- spokesman
STOCKHOLM AFP - US carmaker Ford is in detailed talks with potential buyers for its Swedish brand Volvo Cars- a spokesman said Wednesday- adding that Ford was pleased with the number and quality of the bidders. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:52am
Top Chinese banks warn on outlook as profits soar
BEIJING AFP - Two of Chinas largest banks reported soaring profits for 2008- defying the global financial storm- but warned that this year could be much more difficult. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 03:21am
US data sparks fresh hope worst is over
WASHINGTON AFP - Much better-than-expected US industrial orders data boosted markets Wednesday- offering another ray of hope that the stricken US economy could finally be steadying after months of turmoil. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:48am
Sacked French workers take to bossnapping
PARIS AFP - Bosses across the world are having to break bad news to employees as companies go under. But that can be a risky business in France- where some furious workers have taken to holding their managers hostage to demand better pay-offs. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 02:38am
US to unveil stronger rules against fraud
WASHINGTON AFP - The United States will propose stronger rules against financial fraud and abuse soon as part of concerted global action to avoid another financial crisis- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 01:45am
Overseas firms to snap up Aust job services- Greens
The Australian Greens have accused the Federal Government of hypocrisy over its pleas for Australian businesses to retain workers. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:59am
Overseas firms to snap up Aust job services- Greens
The Australian Greens have accused the Federal Government of hypocrisy over its pleas for Australian businesses to retain workers. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:49am
British PMs G20 trip clouded by warning at home
LONDON AFP - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown took his pre-G20 summit tour to New York Wednesday- but his message was clouded by a surprise warning back at home- commentators say. ...
Thu 26th March 2009 - 12:27am
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