Finance News, Monday 26th September 2011
Airport delays as Customs staff strike
Passengers at Australias international airports are experiencing delays after Customs and Border Protection officers staged a one-hour strike.Workers walked off the job for one hour this morning and ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:48pm
Airport delays as Customs staff strike
Passengers at Australias international airports are experiencing delays after Customs and Border Protection officers staged a one-hour strike.Workers walked off the job for one hour this morning and ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:22pm
Bonds soften as risk appetite recovers
Australian bonds have opened weaker as traders show a renewed willingness to invest in relatively riskier investments amid optimism that Europe may avoid a recession.JP Morgan interest rate strategist ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:16pm
Market set to follow Wall St higher
Australian shares are expected to gain ground in early trade today after US and European indices all rose overnight.Wall Street rose for a second straight session overnight- with the Dow Jones Industrial ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:14pm
Australia shares seen up on hope for euro zone action
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-STOCKS-Australia shares seen up on hope for euro zone action ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:10pm
Unconscious bias against women remains
Unconscious bias against women still exists in the workplace and remains a barrier to women reaching leadership roles- a new report finds.The Committee for Economic Development of Australia CEDA says ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:07pm
Unions demand local contracts for Wheatstone
Unions WA says it is sceptical about claims a major gas project in Western Australias Pilbara will benefit local businesses.Chevron yesterday announced it will go ahead with its 29 billion Wheatstone ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:06pm
Airport delays as Customs staff strike
Passengers at Australias international airports are experiencing delays after Customs and Border Protection officers staged a one-hour strike.Workers walked off the job for one hour this morning and ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:04pm
Market set to follow Wall St higher
Australian shares are expected to gain ground in early trade today after US and European indices all rose overnight.Wall Street rose for a second straight session overnight- with the Dow Jones Industrial ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:55pm
Business investment fuels Qlds strong growth- Nolan
The State Government says a new economic report shows a surge in business investment is leading growth in the Queensland economy.Acting Treasurer Rachel Nolan says the Westpac Coast to Coast ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:47pm
Business investment fuels Qlds strong growth- Nolan
The State Government says a new economic report shows a surge in business investment is leading growth in the Queensland economy.Acting Treasurer Rachel Nolan says the Westpac Coast to Coast ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:34pm
Forest compo cap concerns
Tasmanias forest contractors are concerned about a compensation cap proposed under the forest peace deal.The Forest Contractors Association will reject the Commonwealths scheme which includes ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:31pm
Government to table cropping land bill in Parliament
The Queensland Government will introduce laws into Parliament next month to protect cropping land from mining.The question of farming versus resources is set to be a major issue at the next election- with ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:24pm
No word on contractors payments
The Federal Government is yet to commit to a timeframe for when further exit payments will be available for Tasmanias forest contractors.There is 45 million in the 276 million intergovernmental ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:19pm
Aussie- NZ dollars rise on Europe banks hope
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-FOREX-Aussie- NZ dollars rise on Europe banks hope ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:45pm
A higher as EU recession fears recede
The Australian dollar has risen almost two US cents on renewed optimism that Europe may avoid a recession.Bank of New Zealand currency strategist Mike Burrowes said there was an improvement in risk sentiment ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:45pm
Stocks to watch on Tuesday morning
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange early on Tuesday-BOW - BOW ENERGY LTD - up 0.5 cents- or 0.34 per cent- at 1.465Coal seam gas explorer and producer Bow Energy will recommend its shareholders ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:28pm
Insurers remain under spotlight at floods inquiry
The second round of the Queensland floods inquiry in Brisbane is today expected to continue scrutinising the conduct of insurance companies.The commission is questioning how insurers assessed claims and ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:12pm
International markets roundup
A roundup of trading on major world markets-NEW YORK - US stocks rallied sharply Monday as investors saw positive signs in European efforts to find a way to resolve the eurozone debt crisis.The Dow Jones ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:05pm
Commodities markets summary
A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas-ENERGYOil prices closed little changed Monday after a day of see-saw trade Monday as markets remained on edge over the eurozone crisis.New Yorks ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:59pm
Australian market preview
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street closed up 2.5 per cent.At 0652 AEST on Tuesday- the December share price index futures contract was up 105 points at 3-984.There is no economic ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:56pm
A opens stronger on lead from equities
The Australian dollar was almost two US cents higher as stock markets in Europe and the US closed firmer overnight.US stocks rallied sharply on Monday as investors reacted favourably to European efforts ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:46pm
Airport delays expected as Customs staff strike
Passengers at Australias international airports will experience delays this morning as Customs and Border Protection officers take industrial action.Workers will walk off the job for one hour this ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:36pm
Petrol prices to rise as dollar falls
Australian motorists are being warned petrol prices are set to rise in the coming weeks because of the weaker local currency and volatility in global oil prices.Figures from the Australian Institute of ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:04pm
Petrol prices to rise as dollar falls
Australian motorists are being warned petrol prices are set to rise in the coming weeks because of the weaker local currency and volatility in global oil prices.Figures from the Australian Institute of ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:51pm
Eurozone bites wider bailout bullet
Europe bit the bullet on Monday with talk of boosting its debt rescue fund- but Greece was kept waiting for the return of auditors who have the keys to funds it needs to avoid default.The news followed ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 04:13pm
Europe scaring Obama as global recession lurks
Europes failure to tackle crippling Greek debt is scaring the world- US President Barack Obama warned as Germany stoked fears Tuesday of a worldwide plunge back into recession.Obama spoke ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 01:58pm
Ex-Google exec- Mr President raise my taxes
A rich former Google executive pleaded with Barack Obama to raise his taxes Monday- boosting the US leaders push to get well off Americans to bankroll his 447 billion jobs plan.Obama stormed through ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:33pm
Italys ENI resumes oil work in Libya
Italian oil giant ENI has resumed oil production in Libya more than six months after civil unrest brought oil and gas output in the country to a near standstill.ENI- working in partnership with Libyas ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:47am
Woolworths has profit lift in FY12
Supermarket giant Woolworths says it still expects to lift net profit in the current year but admits the retail sector faces significant challenges.The company- which is among Australias 10 biggest ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:39am
US stocks rally on eurozone debt hopes
US stocks rallied sharply Monday as investors saw positive signs in European efforts to find a way to resolve the eurozone debt crisis.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 272.38 points 2.53 percent ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 11:13am
Markets end lower after volatile late trading
The Australian share market has given back all of its opening gains in late trading as concerns about the global economy got the better of local investors.A slump in commodity prices saw resource shares ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:52am
Union defends Customs strike
Industrial action by Customs and Border Protection staff is expected to cause delays for passengers catching international flights on Tuesday.Thousands of customs and quarantine workers around the country ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:47am
Obama- Europe crisis scaring world
US President Barack Obama on Monday complained that Europes financial crisis was scaring the world and was rooted in the eurozones failure to fix its banks. In a new sign of US frustration about ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:47am
Oil prices mixed in volatile trade
Oil prices closed little changed Monday after a day of see-saw trade Monday as markets remained on edge over the eurozone crisis.New Yorks main contract- West Texas Intermediate WTI for November ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:26am
ANA takes Boeings first 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and All Nippon Airways celebrated Monday the long-awaited delivery of the worlds first 787 Dreamliner airplane to the Japanese airline.More than three years behind schedule due to production ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:12am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resources project is to set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 29 billion Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.The Federal Resources ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:06am
Markets end lower after volatile late trading
The Australian share market has given back all of its opening gains in late trading as concerns about the global economy got the better of local investors.A slump in commodity prices saw resource shares ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 10:01am
Investors pour 85 million into Tumblr
Tumblr on Monday announced a fresh round of funding that poured 85 million into the fast-growing online service for sharing pictures- videos- written musings and other digital snippets.Greylock Partners ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:48am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resources project is to set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 29 billion Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.The Federal Resources ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:29am
Fitch revises Wesfarmers to positive
Fitch Ratings has revised Wesfarmers Ltds outlook to positive from stable because of the growing contribution from Coles and the companys improving financial profile.Fitch ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:25am
Australia to become an LNG giant
Australia is on the path to rival Qatar as the worlds largest liquefied natural gas LNG producer after US energy giant Chevron signed off on its US29 billion A29.63 billion Wheatstone project.Chevrons ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:06am
Airbus considering stepping up A320 production- unions
European planemaker Airbus is considering stepping up production of its medium-haul A320 passenger aircraft by 16 percent within two years- labour union representatives said Monday.Airbus officials indicated ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 09:01am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resource projects is set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 29 billion Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.Federal Resources Minister ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:55am
ANA takes Boeings first 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and All Nippon Airways celebrated Monday the long-awaited delivery of the worlds first 787 Dreamliner airplane to the Japanese airline. More than three years behind schedule due to production ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:51am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resource projects is set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 29 billion Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.Federal Resources Minister ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:43am
Markets end lower after volatile late trading
The Australian share market has given back all of its opening gains in late trading as concerns about the global economy got the better of local investors.A slump in commodity prices saw resource shares ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:39am
Arrow takeover of Bow up for vote
Bow Energy has agreed to an increased takeover offer from fellow coal seam gas company Arrow Energy.Bow Energy shareholders now need to vote on the takeover.Arrows chief executive Andrew Faulkner ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:36am
Woolworths says it lift profit in FY12
Supermarket giant Woolworths says it still expects to lift net profit in the current year but admits the retail sector faces significant challenges.The company- which is among Australias 10 biggest ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:18am
Germany KOs bid to raise euro rescue guarantees
Germany shot down Monday moves to boost European debt rescue funding- bursting renewed optimism on markets amid global pressure for the eurozone to stave off recession.As Greece languished without a date ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:17am
Aust stocks fall after commodities slump
The Australian share market fell more than one per cent to a two-year low as investors sold out of miners and energy companies after commodity prices slumped.Gold miners led the tumble after the price ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:14am
Wary on Greece- EU mulls deepening bailout
Greeces finance minister has pledged to do whatever it takes to haul the nation out of crisis- but European policymakers wary of a devastating default are pushing to deepen the regions bailout ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:13am
Markets end lower after volatile late trading
The Australian share market has given back all of its opening gains in late trading as concerns about the global economy got the better of local investors.A slump in commodity prices saw resource shares ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:12am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resources project is to set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 29 billion Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.The Federal Resources ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:09am
Woolworths says it lift profit in FY12
Supermarket giant Woolworths says it still expects to lift net profit in the current year but admits the retail sector faces significant challenges.The company- which is among Australias 10 biggest ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:05am
Production starts on Woodside oil vessel
Production has started on Woodside Petroleums Okha floating vessel that is expected to produce 30-000 barrels of oil a day.Woodside said the first take-off from the Woodside-operated Okha floating ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:04am
Air NZ increases Virgin Aust stake to 20
Air New Zealand has increased its stake in Virgin Australia to just under 20 per cent as part of a strategy to boost its presence in the region.Air NZ chief executive Rob Fyfe said his airline had no intention ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 08:01am
A lower amid more Greek worries
The Australian dollar has hit a 10-month low as uncertainty grows whether Greece can get help to avoid a debt default and a global recession can be prevented.Easy Forex senior currency dealer Francisco ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:48am
Coke launches biggest Russia plant
World beverage leader Coca-Cola announced the launch Monday of its largest plant in Russia in a move aimed at countering the growing influence in the region of its US rival PepsiCo.The shiny new 120 million ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:42am
Air NZ increases Virgin Aust stake to 20
Air New Zealand has increased its stake in Virgin Australia to just under 20 per cent as part of a strategy to boost its presence in the region.Air NZ chief executive Rob Fyfe said his airline had no intention ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:42am
Germanys Schaeuble says no plan to boost euro rescue fund
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said Monday that there was no plan to boost the size of the eurozone rescue fund- following comments that fed such speculation.We are giving it the European ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:32am
Australia shares end down 1 pct- commodities sell-off hits miners
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-STOCKS UPDATE 2-Australia shares end down 1 pct- commodities sell-off hits miners ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:26am
Super report misleading- FSC says
New research suggesting that people saving for their retirement would be better off putting their money in the bank rather than a retail superannuation fund is misleading- the head of the Financial Services ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:23am
Coke launches biggest Russia plant
World beverage leader Coca-Cola announced the launch Monday of its largest plant in Russia in a move aimed at countering the growing influence in the region of its US rival PepsiCo.The shiny new 120 million ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:13am
Weak dollar to bring more petrol pump pain
The weakening Australian dollar is putting increasing pressure on petrol prices and will force motorists to pay more to fill up their cars in coming weeks.Figures from the Australian Institute of Petroleum ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:04am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resources project is to set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 29 billion Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.The Federal Resources ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:01am
Europe- US stocks rise on talk of eurozone action
European and US shares rose on Monday with intense speculation over a more ambitious bailout fund for the eurozone and an orderly Greek default- though lack of details and denials by officials kept trading ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 07:01am
Chevron commits to US29bn LNG project
US energy giant Chevron has signed off on its US29 billion A29.63 billion liquefied natural gas LNG project in Western Australias Pilbara region.Chevron announced final investment approval on ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:56am
Aust bonds strengthen on Greek jitters
Australian 10-year bonds traded near a two-and-a-half-year high as investors remained uncertain as to whether the Eurozone could prevent Greece from defaulting on its debts.At 1630 AEST on Monday- the ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:54am
Aust stocks fall after commodities slump
The Australian share market fell more than one per cent to a two-year low- pulled down by investors selling out of miners and energy companies after commodity prices slumped.Gold miners led the tumble ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:48am
Oil prices climb in volatile trade
Oil prices rose on Monday in volatile trade as investors reacted to the latest twists and turns in the eurozone debt crisis and the effect of the global economic slowdown on worldwide demand for energy.Brent ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:47am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resources project is to set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 25 billion LNG Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.The Federal ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:40am
Australia shares end down 1 pct- miners fall on commodities sell-off
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-STOCKS UPDATE 2-Australia shares end down 1 pct- miners fall on commodities sell-off ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:38am
Stocks to watch at close on Monday
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Monday-BOW - BOW ENERGY LTD - up 0.5 cents- or 0.34 per cent- at 1.465Coal seam gas explorer and producer Bow Energy will recommend its shareholders ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:23am
Aust shares give up gains to fall 1.3
The Australian sharemarket gave up earlier gains to fall 1.3 per cent to a fresh two-year low as anxious investors awaited more news about a Greek bailout from Europe.At the close on Monday- the benchmark ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:17am
Chevron commits to US29bn LNG project
US energy giant Chevron has signed off on its US29 billion A29.63 billion liquefied natural gas LNG project in a West Australias Pilbara region.Chevron announced final investment approval on ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:11am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resources project is to set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 25 billion LNG Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.The Federal ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 06:09am
Chevron announces go-ahead on Wheatstone project
One of the nations largest resources project is to set to get underway with Chevron formally approving the 25 billion LNG Wheatstone project in Western Australias Pilbara region.The Federal ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:51am
Retail super funds arent matching it with banks
Anyone close to retirement or already retired will be closely watching the performance of their superannuation fund given the current market volatility.Even though superannuation needs to be viewed over ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:33am
Business warns over confidence slump
Tasmanias peak business group has warned confidence in the local economy wont improve- until the State Government get its own finances back into the black.The Chamber of Commerce and Industry ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:28am
Weld Range Metals denied mining lease go-ahead
The National Native Title Tribunal has denied Weld Range Metals permission to operate on four of its mining leases in the Mid West.The tenements lie on land belonging to the Wajarri Yamatji people.The ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:26am
Forest compo cap concerns
Tasmanias forest contractors are concerned about a compensation cap proposed under the forest peace deal.The Forest Contractors Association will reject the Commonwealths scheme which includes ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:25am
Wary on Greece- EU mulls deepening bailout
Greeces finance minister has pledged to do whatever it takes to haul the nation out of crisis- but European policymakers wary of a devastating default are pushing to deepen the regions bailout ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:22am
Business warns over confidence slump
Tasmanias peak business group has warned confidence in the local economy wont improve- until the State Government get its own finances back into the black.The Chamber of Commerce and Industry ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:15am
Wage growth under agreements perks up
Wage growth under enterprise bargaining agreements perked up in the first three months of 2011- particularly for public servants- government data shows.The somewhat-dated data released by the Department ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:10am
Aussie -amp NZ dlrs fragile amid euro zone uncertainty
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-FOREX-Aussie -amp NZ dlrs fragile amid euro zone uncertainty ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:09am
Chevron to announce decision on Wheatstone project
Chevron is today expected to give the formal go ahead to its 25 billion Wheatstone LNG Project in Western Australias Pilbara region.The Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson and the Premier ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 05:01am
Wary on Greece- EU mulls deepening bailout
Greeces finance minister has pledged to do whatever it takes to haul the nation out of crisis- but European policymakers wary of a devastating default are pushing to deepen the regions bailout ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 04:57am
Prosperine Sugar takeover bid process continues
The Proserpine Sugar board in north Queensland has announced the amended 115 million takeover offer from Sucrogen is superior to a 120 million deal being offered by Tully COFCO.The bidding war for the ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 04:20am
Enough police for AFL grand final- Ryan
The acting Victorian Premier- Peter Ryan- says he does not think a police union ban on overtime will cause any problems this weekend.The AFL grand final is on Saturday.Police will stop doing unpaid overtime ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 04:05am
Australia shares give up early gains to fall 0.5 pct
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-STOCKS UPDATE 2-Australia shares give up early gains to fall 0.5 pct ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 04:00am
Retail super funds arent matching it with banks
Anyone close to retirement or already retired will be closely watching the performance of their superannuation fund given the current market volatility.Even though superannuation needs to be viewed over ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 03:42am
Retail super funds arent matching it with banks
Anyone close to retirement or already retired will be closely watching the performance of their superannuation fund given the current market volatility.Even though superannuation needs to be viewed over ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 03:20am
Chancellor Merkels comments drag A lower
The Australian dollar fell about half a US cent after comments from German Chancellor Angela Merkel raised concerns that Greeces debt problems could spread to other economies.CMC Markets foreign exchange ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 03:20am
Weld Range Metals denied go-ahead on mining leases
The National Native Title Tribunal has denied Weld Range Metals permission to operate on four of its mining leases in the Mid West.The tenements lie on land belonging to the Wajarri Yamatji people.The ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 03:15am
Weld Range Metals denied go-ahead on mining leases
The National Native Title Tribunal has denied Weld Range Metals permission to operate on four of its mining leases in the Mid West.The tenements lie on land belonging to the Wajarri Yamatji people.The ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 03:03am
Market battling through choppy financial waters
Australian shares are having a choppy trading session today- but the banking sector is holding up quite solidly.About 12.30pm AEST the All Ordinaries Index was up 10 points to 3-988 and the ASX 200 was ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 03:00am
Noon stocks shed early gains
Australian shares remained in positive territory at noon but had shed some of their early gains from morning trade as anxious investors awaited more news about a Greek bailout from Europe.After opening ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 02:30am
Retail super funds underperforming compared to banks
Anyone close to retirement or already retired will be closely watching the performance of their superannuation fund given the current market volatility.Even though superannuation needs to be viewed over ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 02:17am
Financial turmoil prompts mortgage buffer
Australian mortgage holders are creating bigger financial buffers for themselves as financial market turmoil gives them the jitters- a survey shows.Sixty per cent of mortgage holders are ensuring they ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 02:14am
Stocks to watch at noon on Monday
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Monday-ADD - ARDENT LEISURE GROUP - down one cent- at 1.035Queenslands embattled tourism industry can ill afford a transport strike- says ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 02:07am
Aussie -amp NZ dlrs wobbly amid EU confusion
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-FOREX-Aussie -amp NZ dlrs wobbly amid EU confusion ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 01:52am
Enough police for AFL grand final- Ryan
The acting Victorian Premier- Peter Ryan- says he does not think a police union ban on overtime will cause any problems this weekend.The AFL grand final is on Saturday.The unpaid overtime ban is a part ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 01:38am
Australia shares inch higher- mood cautious
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-STOCKS UPDATE 1-Australia shares inch higher- mood cautious ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 01:27am
CCI says governments reform agenda stalled
The State Government has been given a poor report card by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry which says the Premiers tough reform agenda has stalled.The chamber has rated the governments performance ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 01:26am
McCarthy chases Tiger flights and Chinese tourists
Northern Territory Tourism Minister Malarndirri McCarthy will meet officials from Tiger Airways in Singapore today.The airline stopped flying between Melbourne and Alice Springs earlier this year in a ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 01:22am
Market gains ground in early trade
The Australian share market rose 1 per cent in early trade as investors appeared to shrug off concerns over the European debt crisis.The All Ordinaries has gained 38 points to be back above the 4-000 mark ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 01:08am
Passengers warned of airport delays tomorrow
Passengers at Perth International Airport have been warned to expect delays tomorrow because of expected industrial action by customs and border protection staff.The industrial action will consist of one ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:54am
Aust stocks open slightly higher
The Australian share market opened slightly higher with investors seemingly confident European leaders were getting closer to taking action on the eurozone debt crisis.The rise came after a horror week ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:46am
Market up in early trade
The Australian share market rose 1 per cent in early trade as investors appeared to shrug off concerns over the European debt crisis.The All Ordinaries has gained 38 points to be back above the 4-000 mark ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:41am
Quarry plan worries Scenic Rim community
A community group has lodged nearly 1-000 objections to an application to develop a quarry in the Scenic Rim region- west of Queenslands Gold Coast.The Scenic Rim Regional Council is due to consider ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:30am
Retail super money better off in the bank
The head of industry superannuation funds has warned people not to do anything hasty in the current volatile environment on financial markets.The Industry Super Network released a new report on Monday ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:26am
Enough police for AFL grand final- Ryan
The acting Victorian Premier- Peter Ryan- says he does not think a police union ban on overtime will cause any problems this weekend.The AFL grand final is on Saturday.The unpaid overtime ban is a part ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:23am
Australia shares open 1.3 pct higher on euro debt hopes
MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-STOCKS-Australia shares open 1.3 pct higher on euro debt hopes ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:20am
CCI says governments tough reform agenda stalled
The State Government has been given a poor report card by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry which says the Premiers tough reform agenda has stalled.The chamber has rated the governments performance ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:13am
Aust shares open
The Australian share market has opened more than one per cent higher.At 1010 AEST on Monday- the benchmark S-ampP-ASX200 index was up 52.7 points- or 1.35 per cent- at 3-955.9- while the broader All Ordinaries ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:13am
Swan accepts finance minister award
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan paid tribute to his predecessor Paul Keating as he was officially named Finance Minister of the Year at a ceremony in Washington this morning.Euromoney magazine named Mr Swan ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:09am
Company releases study into 8.3b coal project
Waratah Coal has released an environmental study into an 8.3 billion coal project in central Queenslands Galilee Basin.The company is planning a series of coal mines near Alpha- west of Rockhampton- ... ...Mon 26th September 2011 - 12:02am
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