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Continuing anger over PNG mine
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Angry landowners in Papua New Guinea say they will continue to stop construction at a Chinese-owned nickel mine until they meet the PNG Government next week.
Business lobby upset by rail failure
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Tasmania's business lobby says it is flabbergasted at the lack of information from the State Government about Pacific National.
Power debate polarises NSW
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There have been passionate reactions on both sides of the electricity privatisation debate.
Labor promises more late night trains
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The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Alannah MacTiernan, says the Labor Party will provide more late night train services if it is elected in just over a week.
Power play: Iemma's move 'smacks of desperation'
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Morris Iemma has denied he is being sneaky in pushing ahead with an alternative electricity privatisation.
Public service shakeup
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The Tasmanian Government is not denying speculation it is planning a major shake-up at the top of the public service.
LNP urges permanent shale oil mining ban
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The Liberal-National Party (LNP) is calling on the Queensland Government to place a life long ban on shale oil mining.
GDP figures show US economy still growing
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Revised gross domestic product data in the US shows the economy grew by 3.3 per cent in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helped by strong exports.
Govt to talk emissions with big players
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Some of Australia's largest companies will tomorrow raise concerns over the Government's emissions trading scheme.
PM backs Budget surplus to fight slowing economy
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Kevin Rudd says building a buffer for the future through a large budget surplus is right for the times.
Iemma to push through new power plan
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New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma has announced he is intending to push on with a form of electricity privatisation after a tumultuous day in State Parliament.
Spotlight falls on sovereign risk deadline
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Gunns has admitted for the first time its planned Tamar Valley pulp mill may never be built.
Market buoyed by commodities
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Strength in commodities pushed the miners up and helped the overall share market today.
Fairfax staff strike over job cuts
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Journalists at several Fairfax newspapers have agreed to go on strike until Monday.
Industry group warns against luxury car tax
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The peak body representing the automotive industry has warned that a proposed tax increase on cars worth more than $57,000 would have a damaging effect on the economy.
Uranium mine expansion angers Greens
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The Greens are outraged as a bigger uranium mining area is allowed in eastern SA.
ASEAN ends with Aust, NZ free trade deal
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South East Asian nations have concluded talks with Australia and New Zealand on a comprehensive free trade deal.
NT economy bucks national downward trend
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A nationwide study shows Northern Territory businesses are faring better than their southern counterparts in Australia's economic downturn.
Labor should admit WA's lost Inpex gas plant: Barnett
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The Liberal Leader, Colin Barnett, says the Premier must come clean and tell voters Western Australia has lost a multi billion dollar gas project to the Northern Territory.
Manchester Unity backs HCF merger
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Private health insurer Manchester Unity Australia has backed a $256 million buyout bid.
Trial date set for ASIC claim against Forrest
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A trial date has been set for the corporate watchdog's claim against Australia's richest man and his company, Fortescue Metals Group.
Senate inquiry into WA's gas explosion 'politically motivated'
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The Premier, Alan Carpenter, says the terms of reference for a Senate inquiry into Western Australia's gas crisis have been watered down, but he maintains the investigation is politically motivated.
Inpex to drill Darwin site
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Inpex is set to start a drilling project in Darwin Harbour to investigate the foundations of a site where it's considering building a $12 billion gas plant.
Shareholders win record $145m in Aristocrat case
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The Federal Court in Sydney has approved what is believed to be the largest class action settlement in Australian legal history.
