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Dollar bounces after post-FOMC falls

THE Australian dollar is slightly higher as the dust settles on the US Federal Reserve's tapering decision.

Shares continue to rise

Shares continue to rise

AUSTRALIAN shares are higher as the banks post gains, and a stronger US dollar benefits many local companies with overseas operations.

Dollar falls after Fed taper decision

Dollar falls after Fed taper decision

THE Australian dollar is slightly lower with the market not surprised by the US Federal Reserve announcement of a small winding back its economic stimulus program.

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Branson to boycott anti-gay Uganda

Sir Richard Branson

RICHARD Branson has urged companies to boycott Uganda over a draconian anti-homosexuality bill passed by its parliament last week.

Macca's staff warned off fast food

McDonald's fast food hamburger

MCDONALD'S employees have logged on to their staff website to find warnings about the dangers of eating fast food.

CEO's pay package shrinks, still earns US$34.3m

CEO's pay package shrinks, still earns US...

DISNEY CEO Bob Iger's pay package shrank 7 per cent for 2013, despite the entertainment company's strong financial performance during the year.

Agents 'caught having sex in listed home'

Agents 'caught having sex in lis...

TWO real estate agents are being sued for allegedly using a home they were supposed to be selling for late-night sex sessions.

Is it time for 'Fat Barbie'?

Is it time for 'Fat Bar...

A PLUS-SIZE Barbie doll has sparked a heated debate about the doll's impact on body image.

Apple ad delivers sad message

Apple ad delivers sad message

APPLE'S latest ad "Misunderstood" is leaving viewers with impassioned and conflicting interpretations.

CEO's pay package shrinks, still earns US$34.3m

DISNEY CEO Bob Iger's pay package shrank 7 per cent for 2013, despite the entertainment company's strong financial performance during the year.

David Beckham gets into casino game

David Beckham

RETRIED soccer superstar David Beckham has signed on to promote the Las Vegas-based Sands' properties in Singapore and Macau.

Politician 'sent staff video of oral sex'

Politician 'sent staff video of ...

A POLITICIAN is in hot water after allegedly bombarding good looking female staffers with sexually explicit suggestions and lewd videos.

Agents 'caught having sex in listed home'

Agents 'caught having sex in lis...

TWO real estate agents are being sued for allegedly using a home they were supposed to be selling for late-night sex sessions.

Is it time for 'Fat Barbie'?

Is it time for 'Fat Bar...

A PLUS-SIZE Barbie doll has sparked a heated debate about the doll's impact on body image.

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Dollar bounces after post-FOMC falls

Dollar bounces after post-FOMC falls

THE Australian dollar is slightly higher as the dust settles on the US Federal Reserve's tapering decision.

Dollar falls after Fed taper decision

Dollar falls after Fed taper decision

THE Australian dollar is slightly lower with the market not surprised by the US Federal Reserve announcement of a small winding back its economic stimulus program.

Dollar falls further ahead of FOMC decision

Dollar falls further ahead of FOMC decision

THE Australian dollar has fallen below 89 US cents for the first time in four months as expectations about an upcoming US Federal Reserve announcement continue to weigh on the currency.

Agents 'caught having sex in listed home'

TWO real estate agents are being sued for allegedly using a home they were supposed to be selling for late-night sex sessions.

Inside King Henry's love nest

Inside King Henry's lov...

AN 800-year-old house which was once the home of two of Henry VIII's wives has been put up for sale. Check out the photographs inside this historic home.

Private school land grab

Private school land grab

ELITE private schools are snapping up properties and turning themselves into Sydney's wealthiest landholders - despite still receiving government funding.

Where will property prices go in 2014?

Where will property prices go in 2014?

RECORD low rates, foreigners swooping on bargains and naive home hunters - property was a hot commodity in 2013 and it's going to get hotter.

Investors reap mining rewards

Investors reap mining rewards

PROPERTY investors continue to reap rewards from the resources industry, with mining towns accounting for the top 10 rental yields in the country.

Online niche product owners thrive

AUSTRALIA'S craftiest small business owners are bucking the trend of high business failure rates by starting online with a niche product.

Bosses fear new bully dob-in laws

Bosses fear new bully dob-in laws

BOSSES fear staff blackmail over new powers imposed by the former Labor government for workers to dob in an office bully.

The words that are killing your career

The words that are killing your career

STILL waiting for that elusive promotion? You might be doing things all wrong. Here are the 10 buzzwords that could be killing your career.

The secrets of successful people

The secrets of successful people

GLAMOROUS lives and high flying jobs make them the envy of millions. But behind the scenes it can be a different story. Here is the other, dark side of success.

Fear, misery and the shock decay of a superpower

Fear, misery and the shock decay of a superpower

IT'S the land of opportunity where anyone willing to work hard can make their dreams come true. But inside an increasingly destitute America, a war is being waged between the new class of poor and the wealthy.

Retiring in style ... we're dreaming

Retiring in style ... we're ...

INDUGLING in exotic foods, frequently travelling and buying new cars is what many Australians expect to do in retirement despite being unable to afford it.

Double-digit growth for super funds

Double-digit growth for super funds

SUPER funds members have enjoyed double-digit growth in 2013 despite this month's returns on track to be the worst of the year.

A long retirement? In your dreams

A long retirement? In your dreams

A GIRL born today can expect to live to 94 and a boy to 92, can we really afford a long retirement or is it a costly modern invention?