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Not-for-profit first to offer reforestation credits to public
Greenfleet moves beyond voluntary offsets to regulated market. Read more
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Stand-alone solar plant 'best option for Port Augusta'
Renewables advocates celebrate as hybrid coal station ruled out in feasibility study. Read more
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Aquila's Poli resigns as takeover proceeds
Suitors Aurizon and Baosteel to appoint own nominees to board in 'orderly transition'. Read more
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Lambie suggests RET change
Senator says party leader is on board with Tasmanian exemptions. Read more
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Copper ekes out 16-week high
Prices for commodity spike on the LME after upbeat manufacturing data out of China. Read more
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Aust hails Japan's military policy shift
Australia has lauded Japan's shift in security policy which will allow it to go into battle in defence of allies under so-called "collective self defence". Read more
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Lambie won't be steered by Palmer
New senator denies Clive Palmer is calling the shots for PUP's Senate voting bloc. Read more
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Services sector contracts in June
Services sector contracts for fourth straight month on weak consumer sentiment, budget worries. Read more
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Hockey must act on CBA scandal: Labor
Bowen demands Treasurer give proper consideration to a Royal Commission into bank's financial advisers. Read more
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CBA apologises, flags review
Lender says misconduct 'unacceptable', to open files from 9-yr period after fraud claims. Read more
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Retail sales at lowest since December
ABS data shows retail spending drops by 0.5% in May, against expectations of a flat outcome. Read more
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ACCC flags Fung casino concerns
Competition watchdog worried about Hong Kong billionaire owning two casinos in Cairns. Read more
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ACCC cracks down on 'daily deals'
Competition watchdog warns group buying websites against misleading behaviour. Read more
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China services sector growth slips in June
Official data, HSBC deliver different views of pace of growth in China's non-manufacturing activity. Read more
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Catapult Sports buys GPSports ahead of US expansion
Melbourne-based sports technology start-up raised $6m for the acquisition. Read more
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Cisco, Flinders University in IOT tie-up
The South Australian university is set to become a key hub for Cisco’s Internet of Things push in Australia. Read more
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Hospitality industry unprepared for chip and PIN transformation
As many as 10 per cent of customers have never used a chip and PIN on their card. Read more
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Building approvals spike in May
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows a larger than expected 9.9% lift in the month. Read more
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RBA says property bubble won't force its hand
Stevens points to signs of cooling housing market, says GDP likely still below trend. Read more
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China's Communist Party ousts more officials
Two more expelled for various acts of suspected corruption including bribery. Read more
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Rothschild wants MacDiarmid replacment soon
Internal, external candidates reportedly being considered for co-head of local unit role. Read more
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Sarkozy hits back at 'political' corruption
Former president denies wrongdoing, alleges 'political interference' in process. Read more
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Frozen funds still paying CBA planners: report
News comes as financial giant prepares lengthy response to Senate committee report. Read more
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US mightn't be done after BNP
Expectations growing US authorities could target Credit Agricole, Deutsche and UniCredit. Read more
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Vale mulls leaving mining group over Rio spat
Report says Brazilian miner is increasingly agitated about Guinea iron ore dispute. Read more
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Yellen sees little threat to stability
Fed chair says regulatory tool could be used to address sectors with risk taking. Read more
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Flagship PIMCO fund exodus continues
Investors pull $US4.5bn from Total Return Fund; 14th straight month of outflows. Read more
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China to give banks more yuan freedom
Beijing to allow banks to set yuan exchange rate with US dollar for retail customers. Read more
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Abbott lies on RET: Solar Citizens
Lobby group calls out PM on claims renewables target driving power prices. Read more
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Shorten praises Palmer for climate saves
Green bank, renewables target and Climate Change Authority 'efficient and effective' measures. Read more
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Palmer unaware of Senate Direct Action bill
But PUP leader says party will vote it down; says CEFC, RET can deliver 5% target. Read more
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China enters budget airline market
State-backed China Eastern Airlines to create new low-cost carrier. Read more
Yesterday
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US private-sector payrolls lift in June
Greater-than-expected rise sharpens focus on Thursday's Labor Bureau print. Read more
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London property soars 26% in 12 months
House prices sit 30 per cent above pre-GFC high, at more than double national average. Read more
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Qld greenlights new $1.76bn coal mine
QCoal, JV partner plan to produce up to 10 million metric tonnes a year. Read more
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Eurozone producer prices fall for fifth month
May prices seen unlikely to rebound steeply in coming months. Read more
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Sarkozy placed under formal investigation
Police questioning leads to appearance before anti-corruption court. Read more
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Class action filed against Treasury Wine
Maurice Blackburn files suit against winemaker alleging it misled the market about 2013 writedown. Read more
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Smartgroup skids on ASX debut
The owner of the salary packging company had a disappointing start to its first day of trade. Read more
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Tech company Orion weighs NZ IPO
New Zealand tech companies are making plans to list, with one candidate likely to raise up to $500m. Read more
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BHP flags more iron ore job cuts
Mining giant says cuts won't be in response to falling market prices. Read more
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ASIC still investigating Newcrest case
Selectively briefed analysts are still being probed as miner ordered to pay $1.2m fine. Read more
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Vodafone reveals latest anti-bill shock initiative
Mobile carrier to give customers greater clarity with regard to data usage and automated data top-up option. Read more
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Wesfarmers flags hefty writedown for Target goodwill
Retailer says $774m impairment for Target, liquor will erode profit from insurance sale. Read more
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Lynas flags job losses
Rare earths miner will relocate head office to Kuala Lumpur, cut jobs as part of savings drive. Read more
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Telstra picks up a piece of TeleSigns
Telco turns its attention to keeping its customer accounts safe and sound with a strategic investment in IT security company. Read more
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Trade deficit blows out in May
ABS data shows trade balance widened 145% in month, significantly more than analysts expected. Read more
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Super industry to grow in FY15: study
IBISWorld also predicts strong growth in building societies, mortgages in year ahead. Read more
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Expert backs Horizon, Roc merger
Deal would be in the best interests of Horizon Oil shareholders, Deloitte says. Read more
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Goldman in court over 'boys' club'
US lawsuit alleges investment bank pays female vice presidents 21% less than men. Read more
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Tens of thousands at Hong Kong democracy rally
Tens of thousands of people have gathered at a pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong's Victoria Park to protest against Beijing's control of local elections. Read more
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Vocus strengthens trans-Tasman presence with FX Networks buy
ASX-listed telco to acquire New Zealand’s only inter-city fibre optic network provider for $108 million. Read more
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Japan expands scope for military action
Changes to Japan's pacifist constitution allowing for 'collective self-defence' likely to inflame tensions with China and South Korea. Read more
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Swiss-China free trade deal debuts
First such accord between China and a mainland European economy. Read more
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'DragonFly' hackers compromise energy targets: Symantec
US security firm uncovers a malware campaign, similar to Stuxnet, used by a group of Russian cyberattackers to hit energy corporations in the US and Europe. Read more
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Telcos to make 1800 numbers free from mobiles
New ACMA guidelines also include '13-Friendly' plans to improve access for consumers. Read more
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Asciano cautions on $1bn freight hub
The viability of a planned $1bn freight hub in southwestern Sydney called into question. Read more
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Australand recommends Frasers bid
Directors unanimously back $2.6 billion offer from Singaporean-listed developer. Read more
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Oil prices dip on profit taking, Iraq
World oil prices have slipped on profit taking and easing concerns about the Iraq crisis. Read more
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Gore warned on Palmer deal
Al Gore's advisers cautioned former vice-president against deal with Clive Palmer: report. Read more
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US car sales surpass expectations
GM and Chrysler have reported higher US sales in June, while rival Ford suffered decline. Read more
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BoE reveals eurozone crisis warning
In 2011 the UK central bank cautioned on high risk of more bank bailouts. Read more
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US says China's currency undervalued
US Treasury Secretary says China's currency needs to 'appreciate more' ahead of Beijing talks. Read more
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US manufacturing expands in June
US manufacturing grew in June for the 13th straight month, expansion pace slowed. Read more
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Twitter names new CFO
Former Goldman Sachs exec Anthony Nato to take key role at microblogging site. Read more
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US pressure on banks 'blackmail': Putin
Russian president says BNP Paribas fine linked to French-Russian warship deal. Read more
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US home prices rose more slowly in May
Property prices up 8.8 per cent on last year, pace of gains steadily fading. Read more
Girl heard mum beg for her life
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A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl heard her mother plead for her life in the moments before a double murder at Hamilton in 2012, a court has heard.
Accused pollie wails like a baby
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WE have seen Australian politicians’ cry yet this tear-filled hysterical rant from a Japanese politician is up there with the best.
Tassie singing in harmony
![Asutralian Girls Choir](http://web.archive.org./web/20140703055545/http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2014/07/02/1226975/746888-859dc7de-00d7-11e4-b272-fb6ce70c69e9.jpg)
PRIMARY school songsters from across the state will take to the stage tonight in Tasmania Sings.
Kyrgios can’t beat ace Canadian
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AUSTRALIAN teenager Nick Kyrgios’ excellent Wimbledon adventure is over — for now — following his loss to Canadian Milos Raonic.
Teen talent makes paper shine
![Youth Jewellry Art Prize](http://web.archive.org./web/20140703055545/http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2014/07/02/1226975/190588-8c844910-018b-11e4-a85d-b094767f573d.jpg)
DIAMONDS may be a girl’s best friend but paper has earned one Hobart schoolgirl first place in the inaugural Tasmanian Youth Jewellery Prize.
North’s $250,000 hole in the pocket
RACT Insurance will not renew its contract to bring North Melbourne to Hobart after this season, leaving a $250,000 hole in the next contract.