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$A down and staying down

17 May 2013, 15:26 PM

The Australian dollar appears to be settled for a long stay below the 100 US cent mark. Read more

China buys into power network

17 May 2013, 15:01 PM

A state-owned Chinese power company is set to take a major stake Singapore Power International's Australian assets. Read more

Facebook, Twitter jump on Google glasses

Facebook, Twitter jump on Google glasses

17 May 2013, 11:40 AM

Social media giants Facebook and Twitter have taken steps to incorporate Google's new internet glasses into its platforms. Read more

Microsoft set to launch Windows 'Blue'

17 May 2013, 11:01 AM

Windows Blue will be previewed on June 26 and will be a free update for users of Windows 8.1, Microsoft says. Read more

Aust needs more high-end tourists: Packer

Aust needs more high-end tourists: Packer

17 May 2013, 7:00 AM

Australia | Billionaire casino tycoon James Packer wants more high-end tourists, especially from China, to visit Australia.
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We would scrap carbon tax, mining tax: Abbott

We would scrap carbon tax, mining tax: Abbott

16 May 2013, 21:10 PM

Australia | Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition would scrap the carbon tax, the mining tax and would not proceed with the federal government's increase to the humanitarian refugee intake if it wins the election. Read more

Graincorp profits fall 34% amid takeover

16 May 2013, 15:53 PM

Graincorp says an end of bumper harvests contributed to a 34 per cent drop in profits, as foreign investment regulators consider a US takeover bid. Read more

Tabcorp takes Vic govt to court

16 May 2013, 15:30 PM

Tabcorp is going ahead with legal action against the Victorian government to challenge a $42 million levy imposed on the gaming firm. Read more

Imports of goods rose 1% in April

Imports of goods rose 1% in April

16 May 2013, 12:32 PM

Imports of goods rose by $118m or one per cent in April, according to ABS data. Capital goods imports rose strongly while consumtion goods imports fell. Read more

Foxtel compensates free TV customers

16 May 2013, 11:39 AM

Foxtel customers who did not receive a free TV within 10 days as promised in a promotional offer will be compensated, the company says. Read more

IMF releases first Cyprus bailout funds

IMF releases first Cyprus bailout funds

16 May 2013, 11:08 AM

The IMF has approved a $US1.3 billion bailout for Cyprus and paid the first installment to the country. Read more

France's Hollande anticipates zero growth

16 May 2013, 8:30 AM

France has slipped back into recession, with President Hollande predicting zero growth for 2013. Read more

IMF's Lagarde warns rising income gap hurt

IMF's Lagarde warns rising income gap hurt

16 May 2013, 8:06 AM

Americas | The IMF's Christine Lagarde says rising income disparity is harming world economic growth. Read more

US stocks hit fresh record highs

16 May 2013, 7:24 AM

US stocks have closed at an all-time high. Read more

Copper falls on eurozone growth data

16 May 2013, 7:08 AM

Copper is lower on the NY Mercantile Exchange, dropping 0.7 per cent. Read more

Eurozone economy trapped in recession

Eurozone economy trapped in recession

15 May 2013, 22:06 PM

Europe | The latest figures show the eurozone is now firmly entrenched as the global economy's "weakest link". Read more

More news than people want: Fairfax boss

More news than people want: Fairfax boss

15 May 2013, 20:07 PM

Fairfax chief Greg Hywood says politicians need to adapt to the 24 hour news cycle but may be better off not talking to the media. Read more

Govt approves Rio bauxite mine

Govt approves Rio bauxite mine

15 May 2013, 19:52 PM

The federal environment minister has approved a Rio bauxite mine and port development on the Cape York peninsula. Read more

France in recession again

France in recession again

15 May 2013, 19:02 PM

Europe | After a similar contraction in late 2012, France has had another GDP fall and is now once more in recession. Read more

Optus flags fall in mobile revenue in 2014

Optus flags fall in mobile revenue in 2014

15 May 2013, 18:17 PM

Australia's second biggest telco Optus has flagged a single digit fall in mobile revenue in full year 2014 as rival Telstra gains momentum with new users. Read more

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