Public Service has swelled but moved towards temp jobs: snapshot shows

Ranks of "non-ongoing" public servants continue to swell.

ASX closes on a high

The Australian share market has rallied to close the day on a high.

'I'm not drinking it now': VB on the nose as pubs join brewery boycott

Well-known pubs have turned off their Carlton Draught and VB taps and removed many other popular beers from sale as they join a growing, union-led boycott of the brewery.

ASX soars in $39b relief rally

The ASX surged to its first weekly gain in six, as the promise of continuing easy money from central banks cheered financial markets.

A period of outperformance in store for ASX 200

The Bank of Japan and FOMC meeting have led to falling longer-term bond yields, with market volatility crushed. In this environment, there is no market like the ASX 200 as traders rush for yield and income.

Markets Live: ASX in $39b relief rally

Investors pile back into shares, with bluechips leading the charge higher.

A lot at steak: beef exports could be worth $1 billion to WA by 2030

Western Australia's beef export industry to Asia could grow to $4.5 billion by 2030, according to a new report.

Former BBY chairman denies 'deflecting blame' for firm's demise to CEO

When he left the witness box on Friday, former BBY chairman Glenn Rosewall had drained a jug of water and been grilled for hours about his reliance on advice from a Sydney psychic.

Local consortium lodges proposal for Ausgrid lease

Premier Mike Baird says the unsolicited bid will be thoroughly assessed by the NSW government

Hedge funds target retail investors

Hedge funds are targeting retail investors who have crowded into the sharemarket under the "there is no alternative" premise.

UN fears third leg of global financial crisis

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The world will soon need a massive and co-ordinated spending push by governments to bring the broken global system back into equilibrium.

Telstra to hire 1000 new field technicians

Telstra will hire 1000 new field technicians to cope with NBN-related work and reduce the time customers spend waiting for service or new connections.

Solomon Lew: Modern retail champion

Business veteran Solomon Lew continues to kick goals with superstar brands Smiggle and Peter Alexander set to continue their overseas expansion.

How some of world's most famous companies got their names

Have you ever wondered how today's famous companies got their names? Here's a little snapshot history

The professions where 76,000 new jobs are

Non-routine jobs are becoming steadily more important.

You're not as rich as you think you are

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The idea that the world is awash in savings and we're wealthier than ever is, on the surface, a persuasive one. Too bad it may not be true.

Scaling a mountain at Investible's boot camp

Why Investible co-founder Creel Price takes his entrepreneurs on a six-hour hike to help them build their business.

Airbnb raises $US555m in latest funding

Airbnb has raised at least $US555 million in new funds, valuing the company at some $US30 billion.

Splitting hairs: Banning dreadlocks in workplace legal, US court finds

A US court of appeals has ruled that refusing to hire someone with dreadlocks is legal.

Qantas jet on way to Melbourne returns to Sydney with landing-gear issue

A Qantas plane flying from Sydney to Melbourne has returned to Sydney after problems with the landing gear.

Supermarket suppliers still 'under pressure'

As the big supermarkets Woolworths and Coles cull their product ranges to cut costs and better compete with discounter Aldi, suppliers are under as much pressure as they have been in the past five years.

The $7m super pot still possible for a fortunate few

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It's possible for a well-advised and fortunate couple to still build a superannuation pile of more than $7 million.

'Irresponsible': Facebook slammed in US terrorism law suit

Is the social media giant doing enough to deter terrorists from using its platform? A US judge has lashed out at Facebook for failing in its moral obligation to combat terrorism.

Telstra launches LANES, a secret mobile network for police, fire and ambulance

Firefighters, police and ambulance workers will get priority on Telstra's mobile network this summer after the telco announced the launch of LANES Emergency service on its 4G network.

Get off my lawn! Pokemon Go tests global laws

The popularity of the game that puts digital creatures into private homes, shops, parks and museums has fuelled debate on land rights, the legal boundaries of private property, and what constitutes trespass.

Strain begins to show over China's $2 trillion black hole

• ANALYSIS

Bad debts in the Chinese banking system are 10 times higher than officially admitted.

8@eight: ASX to open higher as Fed rally continues

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The local sharemarket looks set to open higher as global stocks continue to rally after the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold.

$US to extend losses on Fed

Morgan Stanley said the greenback likely will extend its slide for about two more months.

Oil rises on hope for Saudi, Iran accord

Oil climbed to a two-week high after rival OPEC members Saudi Arabia and Iran met in Vienna again.