Eureka: The new Aussie gold rush
A new breed of Australian gold miners has engineered an renaissance that is winning the world's attention.
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- CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED -0.34%
- CWN CROWN RESORTS LIMITED -0.81%
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Cheer up: Australia is doing OK
Despite dizzying ups and downs, Australia's economy is adjusting to the post-mining boom world better than expected.
Australian dollar hits eight-month high
The Australian dollar has continued its recent good run, surging to an eight-month high overnight, as investors' appetite for risk grew.
Tesco giving all its leftover food to charity
Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, pledged on Friday to give any left-over food from its stores to charity so that by the end of 2017 nothing is thrown away.
US equities rally on ECB rethink
Risk assets from stocks to commodities and emerging-market currencies surged as traders warmed to an unprecedented policy boost from the ECB.
Arthritis sufferers denied payouts
Sufferers of crippling arthritis are being denied insurance payouts due to the use of "antiquated" Â medical definitions that experts in the field say are hopelessly out of date.
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'Mr Maccas' is lovin' life in the fast-food lane
Hani Sidaros has come a long way since begging for shifts in western Sydney as a 15-year-old.
In Depth
Part 1: James' $1m 'kick in the guts'
James Kessel suffered a heart attack that almost took his life. He thought his insurer would look after him.
Part 2: 'Like a slap in the face'
CBA said he was too sick to work yet CommInsure denied his insurance payout.
Part 3: 'Your heart's ripped out'
A young father who is terminally ill; a former employee with MS. Both were refused payouts by CBA's insurance arm.
Workplace
From sandwiches to sirens: changing culture a slow burn
A stoush has highlighted the 'beyond appalling' representation of women in the ranks of Victoria's firefighters.
Use office group chat? Don't do this
The informality and speed of group chat makes gossiping and joking easy - and dangerous.
Markets
US oil extends recovery through fourth week
Oil capped the longest run of weekly gains since May amid signs of rising US fuel demand and slowing crude production.
No respite for trading revenue, says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank, which runs Europe's biggest investment bank, said it expects the industry's revenue to decline this year.
Goldman sees oil in $US25-$US45 range in second quarter
The oil market may be starting to rebalance as US production shows signs of declining, potentially shrinking the global oversupply, according to Goldman Sachs.
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The Economy
The deal threatening Australia's food labelling laws
Should a huge trade deal be ratified the Australian government could be sued by foreign companies if it introduced or strengthened food labelling laws, says Choice.
10 stock picks for the new economy
US investment bank Morgan Stanley identifies the stocks best-placed to do well if the great Australian transition stays on track.
Retail
How to save a fortune living in Sydney
Sydney is more expensive than ever but you don't have to look far for discounts.
Myer closes Brisbane store
Retail chain giant Myer has announced its first store closure since revealing plans to cut its store footprint by up to 20 per cent as part of its $600 million turnaround strategy.
Banking & Finance
ANZ Bank sued over alleged misconduct
The ANZ Bank is repossessing the home of a Melbourne couple despite the financial ombudsman finding bank staff engaged in "maladministration" by pushing one of them into a risky investment loan they could never afford.
No respite for trading revenue, says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank, which runs Europe's biggest investment bank, said it expects the industry's revenue to decline this year.
Mining & Resources
US oil extends recovery through fourth week
Oil capped the longest run of weekly gains since May amid signs of rising US fuel demand and slowing crude production.
Goldman sees oil in $US25-$US45 range in second quarter
The oil market may be starting to rebalance as US production shows signs of declining, potentially shrinking the global oversupply, according to Goldman Sachs.
World Business
South Sudan forces raped and killed civilians, UN report says
Forces loyal to South Sudan's government enacted a "scorched earth" policy that included rape, abuse and killings of civilians during more than two years of civil war, according to a United Nations report.
GM buys self-driving car startup
​General Motors Co announced Friday it is buying Cruise Automation, a San Francisco self-driving vehicle startup, the latest move by the auto company as it competes with Silicon Valley to develop self-driving cars that could be used in ride-sharing fleets.
China
China wants migrant workers to end housing glut
Migrant workers are the unsung heroes of China's economic miracle. Now, as China's economy slows, the country's leaders have a new mission for them: Buy homes.
Inside China's $445b startup splurge
China is getting into the venture capital business in a big way. A really, really big way.
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Property Focus
Cargo Bar owners call last drinks
Keystone Group has unveiled the sale of its waterfront icon Cargo Bar, at Kings Street Wharf, at a time when pubs and bars are the hot sector of the property industry.
Investa Office Fund battle intensifies
Under the proposed agreement, DEXUS is offering an aggregate of 0.4240 DEXUS securities and $0.8229 in cash per IOF unit, valuing IOF units at an average of $4.11.
Chatswood riding high on new leases
Residential developments from office conversion, infrastructure upgrades and the new metro rail project are creating a perfect storm of demand for commercial space in Sydney's northern suburbs.
Owners pull together to raise $30m from development
Investors, developers put pubs in spotlight as Terminus hotel up for sale
Investors and developers are pumping cash into the pub sector with two prominent sites at Pyrmont and Leichhardt the latest to hit the market.
Executive Style
The secret obsession of cyclists
There's one habit that keen bike riders everywhere agree on.
Money
Telstra dividend still a good call
BHP Billiton has cut its dividend and there's speculation about the big banks, but Telstra's dividend looks secure.
Save yourself from drowning in debt
The number of Australians wallowing in debt is a real issue, so maybe we need to pay the same attention to financial safety as to being waterwise.
Small Business
Why you might hate your job
It's ego deflating to do something that's not actually your job.
The GST fallout for small business
GST compliance costs small and medium businesses more than $13.7 billion a year.
Business Video
S&P;'s highest close of 2016
Stocks finished the week off with a rally, driven higher by a rally in energy after the International Energy Agency said oil prices have bottomed out.
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