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Branson to boycott anti-gay Uganda
RICHARD Branson has urged companies to boycott Uganda over a draconian anti-homosexuality bill passed by its parliament last week. more business news
Read MoreMacca's staff warned off fast food
MCDONALD'S employees have logged on to their staff website to find warnings about the dangers of eating fast food. more business news
Read MoreCEO'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. more leaders news
Read MoreAgents '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. More Real estate News
Read MoreDollar 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
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
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.
Branson to boycott anti-gay Uganda
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 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
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'
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'?
A PLUS-SIZE Barbie doll has sparked a heated debate about the doll's impact on body image.
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
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'
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'
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'?
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
THE Australian dollar is slightly higher as the dust settles on the US Federal Reserve's tapering 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
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
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
ELITE private schools are snapping up properties and turning themselves into Sydney's wealthiest landholders - despite still receiving government funding.
Kidnapped lottery winner freed by cops
BRAZILIAN police have freed the kidnapped $US3 million ($3.4 million) lottery winner whose captors were demanding a ransom of about $US200,000.
We're shopping until we drop
EXPECT a lot of presents and lots of food over Christmas as we've spent a staggering $29.6 billion, with another $13.1 billion to go on the sales.
Miracles exist. Here's the proof
A HOMELESS couple living in a car with their two daughters were not looking forward to Christmas until something amazing happened.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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?