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Isobel halts BHP Billiton's operations
0pointsTropical cyclone Isobel, the first of Western Australia's cyclone season, has taken its toll and forced several companies to shut their oil and gas production.
Wikinomics could change everything as concept of sharing spreads
0pointsAs it turns out, it's more than simply a tool to facilitate Lilliputian peace accords. It might even make you rich.
$A lower, overnight $US gains shortlived
0pointsThe Australian dollar opened weaker today, after overnight gains versus its US counterpart proved short-lived.
More rate rises in 2007, study predicts
0pointsA new economics study has tipped further interest rate increases in 2007, sparked by inflationary pressures. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies said higher interest rates would also lead to slower economic growth next year.
Low-skilled will feel economic downturn
0pointsAustralia's low-skilled workers would suffer badly in an economic downturn, and apprenticeships should be encouraged by a repayment system similar to universities, a conference was told.
Coles Myer Quarterly Sales Rise Less Than Expected
0pointsColes Myer Ltd., Australia's second- biggest retailer, increased first-quarter sales less than expected, missing its first chance to convince investors it was justified in rejecting an A$18.2 billion ($13.9 billion) buyout offer.
New gas well discovered off WA
0pointsGlobal gas company Chevron Corporation has announced the discovery of a significant new gas well off the north-west of Western Australia.
Telstra flicks switch on faster broadband
0pointsTelstra today launched its upgraded national high-speed broadband internet network that is more than 13 times faster than the maximum speed of existing services.
Rank finalises Burns Philp buy
0pointsRank Group, the food specialist and private company of New Zealand’s richest man Graeme Hart, has declared its acquisition of listed food specialist Burns Philp unconditional, after acquiring more than 90 percent of the group’s shares.
Nokia wins $230 mln network services deal
0pointsNokia said on Thursday it had won a seven-year managed services agreement with Vodafone Australia worth $230 million.
Seek says first quarter trading strong
0pointsTrading conditions in the first quarter remained solid for online job advertiser Seek, which says ongoing migration from print to web-based advertising is driving growth in its business.
Jackson shares surge on WA discovery
0pointsShares in junior explorer Jackson Gold have surged over 70 per cent after the company announced a new copper-gold discovery in Western Australia. Jackson discovered the one kilometre mineralised zone at its Boolaloo project in the Western Pilbara…
Media laws debate gagged
0pointsThe media laws will be rushed through Federal Parliament today after the Government moved to gag debate in the House of Representatives. The laws lift 20-year-old limits on how many television stations, radio stations and newspapers can be owned b…
Medibank members get special share deal
0pointsMedibank Private members will receive a special entitlement to buy shares in the company when it is sold by the government in 2008. Finance Minister Nick Minchin has unveiled details of legislation enabling the sale, which will be introduced into…
Wheat growers angry at AWB over sales
0pointsEmbattled monopoly wheat exporter AWB is in the firing line for forward selling a huge stake of the nation's crop for at least $60 a tonne less than the current price.
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