Business
Companies
In fight for survival, Lottoland boss flags High Court petition
Online lottery disrupter Lottoland has dramatically ramped up political lobbying efforts and is threatening to launch a fight in the High Court.
- by Nick Toscano
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Mining
China's quality push for iron ore and coal is a boon for BHP
BHP's chief commercial officer, Arnoud Balhuizen, says the miner is well placed to benefit from the continued evolution of the Chinese steel making industry.
- by Darren Gray
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Analysis
Westpac's Hartzer is winning the battle with 'liar loans'
Westpac boss Brian Hartzer could smell revenge after a robust half year result.
- by Colin Kruger
Courts
Fairfax Media fined $15,000 in REA court case
Fairfax Media has been fined $15,000 for contempt after it unintentionally published false advertising for its real estate site Domain despite a court undertaking.
- by Tammy Mills
Energy
Origin's plan to double its hydro power at Shoalhaven
Origin wants to double its pumped hydro storage power in New South Wales' Illawarra region, taking advantage of rapidly falling renewable energy costs.
- by Cole Latimer
Telecommunications
Telstra refuses to reveal how many Australians caught up in 000 outage
Telstra won't say how many people were affected when back-up systems failed last Friday.
- by Jennifer Duke
Mining
Orica shares hit after first-half profit falls 37%
The explosives group sank to a $229 million statutory net loss in a “challenging” first half.
- by Darren Gray
Manufacturing
Reece bets on US housing sector with $1.9b plumbing deal
The Morsco deal gives Reece access to a market that's forecast to grow at twice the rate of the Australian market and is currently about eight times the size.
Gaming & wagering
UK's betting giant is upping its bet on Australian gamblers
International gambling group Paddy Power Betfair is aggressively ramping up its investment in Australia.
- by Nick Toscano
Media & marketing
Struggling Ten to pin hopes on new game show to revive ratings
International broadcasting giant CBS bought Network Ten more than six months ago, but the Australian free-to-air television company has yet to hit its stride.
- by Michael Lallo & Jennifer Duke
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Analysis
Former Woolies boss Roger Corbett joins battle at cash box Molopo
Former Woolies boss, and ex Fairfax Media chairman, Roger Corbett has joined the fray at cash box Molopo Energy.
- by Colin Kruger