'Ball of tears': Ciara fired after falling down stairs
Ciara Burke was about to fulfill her dream of becoming a fully-fledged flight attendant. Then she fell.
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Appco suing Seven over Sunday Night program
Marketing agency Appco Group is suing Seven Network for malicious falsehood over an expose alleging the fundraising organisation retains more than a fair share of money it collects on behalf of charities, according to documents filed with the Federal Court.
The 'dismal' science's seven secrets to happiness revealed
In truth, economics has much to teach us about the pursuit of "utility" or happiness.
Markets Live: Investors dump shares, bonds
There are few places to hide this morning as stocks and bonds follow the overnight lead and sell-off in tandem, while there's more trouble for Bellamy's.
Buffett near a US$18b takeover bid for Oncor of Texas
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reportedly is ready to bid for Oncor Electric in Texas after a US$18b deal collapsed.
Bellamy's Australia hits another roadblock in China
Troubled dairy company Bellamy's Australia has hit another roadblock in Chinese authorities suspended the export licence of Camperdown Powder, a company it just acquired.
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Coke's latest sugar-free drink
Coca-Cola introduces No Sugar, the latest offering in the company's sugar alternative drinks.
Tesla shares near bear market
Tesla's meteoric rise to become the nation's most valuable auto maker has ended, at least for now.
ATO deputy commissioner's son splashed $200k on racing cars
Two months before he was stripped of his bank accounts, flash cars and lavish lifestyle, Adam Cranston splurged $200,000 on two racing cars from Italy.Â
Punt on chicken wings if you believe in driverless cars
When analysts at Morgan Stanley were trying to handicap the driverless car race, their thoughts kept turning to chicken wings. And the Disney film "Frozen." And beer. All the things you can do when you're not spending your time locked behind the steering wheel anymore.
VW emissions scandal: more charges set to be laid
A former Audi AG manager is being charged with fraud by the Justice Department for his alleged role in helping Volkswagen AG cheat US emissions standards, a person familiar with the matter said.
France's Villeroy warns of debt risk
France's new government must lose no time reining in its budget deficit, the central bank governor said.
8@eight: Wall Street takes a hit
Wall Street suffers falls as nervy bond investors send equities lower, setting up the local sharemarket for falls at the open.
More pain for bond bulls
Hedge funds that built up bullish long-end Treasury wagers to the highest outright level since 2008 are rushing for the exit.
US private employers add 158,000
US private employers hired fewer workers than expected in June, suggesting job growth is losing momentum.
ECB discussed bond-buying bias shift
The account highlighted how nervous decision-makers are about the outlook for the post-crisis recovery.
German bond yields surge
The drop in global government bonds gathered pace overnight, as German yields climbed to their highest level in 18 months.
Iron ore seen below $US50 next year
Iron ore is bound for a retreat next year, estimated the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
No need to fear a housing bubble, says HSBC economist
Soaring home prices in Australia's biggest cities are driven by strong demand and a lack of supply, rather than being a sign of a "bubble," according to HSBC Holdings local chief economist Paul Bloxham.
What a fiery night tells us about global relations
International relations will always be a test for us all. That's where the arts come in.
Cbus to cut insurance costs for young members
Superannuation fund Cbus will slash how much its youngest members are spending on life insurance, as part of a crackdown on unnecessary insurance cover purchased through the retirement saving system.
Domino's looks to shrink its way to profit
CBD will eat its hat if pizza chain's new menu features same-sized slices as current offerings.
NAB extends crackdown on interest-only home loans
National Australia Bank will start automatically knocking back customers seeking to borrow a high multiple of their income through an interest-only home loan, amid concerns over the risks created by rising household indebtedness.
British billionaire floats renewable energy hopes
The British billionaire leading the group set to buy Australian steel maker and mining group Arrium has floated a radical suggestion on how to generate power using empty mines.
Flight Centre shares lose altitude on downgrades
Investors took profits in Flight Centre on Thursday after several analysts lowered their recommendations on the stock.
Bullish outlooks for Australia's major miners
Higher than expected prices and strong volumes should buttress the performance of the nation's biggest iron ore miners ahead of the looming reporting season, market analysts predict.
Second setback for Coca-Cola Amatil as pizza chain chooses Pepsi
Coca-Cola Amatil has suffered another setback after losing a contract to major rival Pepsi/Schweppes to stock soft drinks and bottled water at hundreds of fast-food shops across the nation.
ASX treads water as mining rebound fades
Shares struggled for direction on Thursday, as losses in the big banks and resources stocks offset gains in defensive sectors.
Bull market 'old but not finished': Citi
Analysts at many of the world's major brokers are shrugging off warnings and projecting an expansion of the bull market well into next year.
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ASX winners and losers - a snapshot
The stand out listings traded on the ASX captured at key moments through the day, as indicated by the time stamp in the video.
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The learner driver app which could be a lifesaver on the roads
LDrivo wants to connect learner drivers and driving instructors.
Small businesses fear being penalty rate hostages
Small business owners are just getting on with the job.