Ardent boss dreams of Disneyland-style precinct
Outgoing Ardent Leisure CEO Deborah Thomas says Dreamworld could become an entertainment precinct on the same scale as Disneyland or Universal Studios.
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Markets Live: Retailers cop discount
Strong gains in energy stocks as well as some bargain hunting in banks sparks a turnaround in the ASX.
'One down': Dutton calls for ABC purge after Abdel-Magied axing
Mr Dutton took aim at the Q&A; program and its host Tony Jones, whom he accused of acting disgracefully.
Why German speakers are prone to be penny pinchers
Once again, it's the German speakers who pinch their pennies.
Moody's downgrades Hong Kong after China ratings cut
Moody's Investors Service downgraded Hong Kong's local and foreign currency issuer ratings just hours after it cut China's credit ratings for the first time in nearly 30 years.
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Ansell sells condom division
A consortium of Humanwell Healthcare Group Co and CITIC Capital China Partners is buying Ansell's "sexual wellness" division.
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Financial markets remain beholden to political risk
In the absence of any tier-one economic data, it really will be sentiment towards US politics that dominates investors' mindsets, although the OPEC meeting is also a consideration. (This video was produced in commercial partnership between Fairfax Media and IG Markets ).
'He's nuts': Soros blasted in mining brawl
Israeli businessman Beny​ Steinmetz has labelled George Soros "nuts" and accused him of trying to upset his hopes of developing the Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea, according to a media report.
Govt abandons its $210 million 'shared services' white elephant
Corporate services gambit abandoned, taxpayers left with the bill.
Aristocrat Leisure half-year profit jumps
Poker machine supplier Aristocrat Leisure has reaffirmed its full-year earnings forecast after strong growth in its Americas business helped lift first-half profit by 57 per cent.
Ansell sells condom unit to Chinese consortium for $800m
Ansell says it will sell its condom business to a Chinese consortium for $800 million as it launched a share buyback.
Woolies' buying spree reflects a bright future
The retail analysts at Deutsche Bank have been watching what the Woolworths board members are putting in their shopping baskets.
China's downgrade shows investors are under siege
It is not one story, but so many stories, that is leading me to the conclusion that it's as scary an environment for global investors as it's ever been.
8@eight: Focus on the Fed
The ASX is set to rise at the open, with SPI futures pushing up a modest eight points overnight.
Unusual jobs and what they pay
How much do you think chimney sweeps, beekeepers and bingo callers take home?
CFMEU boss co-erced Barangaroo workers and intimidated company employees
NSW construction union boss nine other officials face heavy penalties after being found liable for unlawful industrial action.
So many employees don't know what they're signing up for
Many individuals never really read their employment contract before they sign it - they're just excited to be starting a new role.
Power bill 'spike' looms after court ruling
Households facing 'price spike' as industry regulator loses key legal case.
Coalition rejects claims of $2b bank levy 'black hole'
Government stare down claims of $2 billion 'black hole' in revenue its bank tax will raise.
Fashion fail: Topshop Australia calls in administrators
High-profile fashion retailer has collapsed under debts and entered voluntary administration.
Coates workers fold after threat to wages
Hire company staff accept twice-rejected deal that also allows new staff to be paid less.
Adani does not need Australian banks' money: Ex-Rio Tinto CEO
Major Australian banks have been under pressure to rule out funding Adani's controversial Carmichael mine but the former CEO of Australia's second biggest miner says the Indian giant doesn't need their money anyway.
The death of Uber - one large investor's bold prediction
One of Australia's most high profile investors appears to have engaged in "new economy heresy".
Super funds for bank employees among the best performers
The banks have some of the best-performing super funds of all, at least for their employees.
Plutus law firm probed over Henry Kaye land bank scam
The firm linked to a $165 million tax fraud syndicate was also central to a $100 million land-banking scandal.
Westpac to offload up to $645m in BTIM shares
Westpac is selling its remaining stake in fund manager BT Investment Management, offloading up to $645 million worth of stock to institutional investors and signalling it intends to ultimately sell all shares it holds in the business.
At OPEC's Vienna meeting, optics will be key
The member countries of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries will have to execute a delicate balancing act when they meet in Vienna on Thursday.
Meet the real high taxpayers. They're not high earners
The budget pushed low-income earners' marginal tax rate up towards 100 per cent.
Chinese government says Moody's overestimated difficulties
The Chinese government has criticised international ratings agency Moody's, saying its first ratings downgrade in 30 years was based on "inappropriate methods" of pro cyclical rating.
Uber 'the stupidest business in history'
Magellan boss Hamish Douglass expects Uber to collapse in the next decade and labels the ride-sharing firm a "Ponzi scheme".
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The problem with best places to work lists
Whatever happened to staff choosing the best employers based on the work, career path, employer support and pay?
Government's $300 million red tape removal scheme stalls
Key states are refusing to sign up to the government's small business red tape scheme.