The nation's richest person Gina Rinehart says she has fulfilled the dreams of her and her father Lang Hancock as the first ore from her $10 billion iron ore mine in the Pilbara set sail from Port Hedland on Thursday.
The competition watchdog has launched legal action against supermarket giant Woolworths for unconscionable conduct over its dealings with suppliers.
Brookfield Infrastructure has formally opened its $9 billion takeover offer for Asciano shareholders.
Banks hit by heavy selling as blockbuster jobs data lowered odds of further RBA rate cuts.
The Palmer Nickel and Cobalt Refinery in Yabulu, Queensland, may have a future if the nickel price picks up, according to management.
There were only 15 women in the list of 300 highest-paid CEOs. But they beat their male peers hands down when it came to delivering for shareholders.
Former UNSW classmates Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar eclipse local billionaires Kerry Stokes, Solly Lew and Gerry Harvey on the rich scales after their bumper sharemarket float.
The Australian market darling raised $638 million in its highly anticipated Nasdaq float as strong investor demand put up the price for its shares .
The "inside job" is alive and well: Survey shows bosses looking to fund flashy lifestyles are right up there with professional criminals.
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The decision comes as the tech giant faces resistance from media companies that want more money for their programming.
Male managers need to rethink how they respond to assertive women.
With only 10 per cent women in her industry, Desiree faces a "cultural problem".
New Zealand's dollar defied market logic on Thursday, jumping more than 1 per cent moments after the RBNZ cut the official cash rate for the fourth time in seven months.
Banks and bluechips tank despite solid jobs data.
The big issues for 2016, according to Commsec, are inflation, China, US interest rates, Australian economic growth, animal spirits, the housing market, tax reform, and oil prices.
No one can accuse the Employment Minister of failing to take advantage of an opportunity.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch says a gradual recovery may lead the RBA to look at lifting rates by the end of next year.
Shares in online furniture and homewares retailer Temple & Webster tanked on their sharemarket debut, falling more than 30 per cent.
Metcash's improving sales could be derailed by the launch of IGA in Western Australia and South Australia as concern builds that Woolworths' aggressive bid to reclaim market share will trigger a potentially damaging price war.
Apple has big global plans for its mobile payments system. But Australia's banks aren't playing ball.
Suncorp Group is recruiting health insurance experts and contemplating setting up its own private health arm as it hunts for new growth avenues.
Royal Dutch Shell is mulling a complete exit from New Zealand, putting all its oil and gas assets in the country under review for a possible sale that would probably fetch billions of dollars.
The gold price slump to a five-year low could bring big revenue to jewellers in India, one producer says.
South Africa removed Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene and replaced him with a little-known lawmaker, sparking a sell-off in the currency.
As China's exports continue to fall, a slump in imports extended to a record 13 months.
Chinese demand for Australian homes has dropped as much as 15 per cent from a year earlier as China's stocks tumbled and the economy slowed, according to real estate agent McGrath.
We constantly see claims made by professional advisers in many sectors claiming to be independent. This is portrayed as an important advantage for their clients.
The planned south east light rail project is forecast to attract investors and residents to the area around Kensington and Randwick, which are already high-sought after locations.
Growing demand for Sydney's western districts has led to Frasers Property Australia being able to complete the four-hectare Rhodes Corporate Park.
Mirvac could spin off half its residential business to create shareholder value, according to analysts.
These 'investment' drams have serious pedigree, and prices to match.
We'd all like to have a passive income stream where money rolls in as we sleep, but is it really that easy?
Online imports may be dearer, but there are lasting benefits from the rise of digital stores.
Whether you like it or not you are being constantly Googled so controlling what people see can make all the difference.
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Awaiting the first shipment of iron ore, Gina Rinehart reflects on the challenges she had to face to bring her Roy Hill project to fruition.
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