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Andrew Forrest believes while there continue to be issues with excessive global commodity supplies, price levels will begin to edge higher.
Mining

'Twiggy' Forrest $320m richer as Fortescue triples its dividend

Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest is set to enjoy a dividend payday of about $327 million.

  • by Darren Gray
NAB chief Andrew Thorbun is leaving at the end of the month.
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Banking royal commission

NAB chief Andrew Thorburn to get $1m farewell as he heads for the exit

  • by Clancy Yeates
Billboards in Hong Kong advertising a2 infant formula. The company says it will double its marketing spend in China.
Retail

a2 Milk shares hit record high on bumper profit result

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey
A Stockland housing estate being built in Melbourne.
Commercial real estate

Housing slump, weak retail limit Stockland's earnings

  • by Simon Johanson
2016 Melbourne Cup at Flemington racecourse,01/11/2016, picture by Justin McManus. The crowds enjoying at big day at the cup. Champagne O'Clock. Lina Hosni enjoying the bubbles.
Retail

Woolies says champagne is out, sparkling wine in as confidence fizzes

  • by Patrick Hatch
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The economy

The Treasurer downplayed the wider impact of falling property prices on the general economy.
Opinion
Housing Slump

The mystery paper that could explain Australia's housing slump

A new bestseller might be in the offing. If the public could get its hands on it, that is.

  • by Daniel Moss
Participants at the Franking Credits Inquiry.
Opinion
Superannuation

If only the Indigenous had the worries of the well-off aged

As the righteous retired rallied to protect their franking credits, the PM released the Closing the Gap report.

  • by Ross Gittins
ANZ did not find clear evidence that federal elections affect retail trade.
Analysis
Federal election

Election campaign slowdown? Maybe not

  • by Clancy Yeates
The Reserve Bank admits if house prices were to fall "much further", this would slow the economy and drive up unemployment
Housing Slump

Further falls in house prices will hit the economy, says Reserve Bank

  • by Shane Wright
Australians are legally entitled to know who paid for a political ad before they vote.
Advertising

Voters asked to dob in illegal political ads appearing on social media

  • by Lucy Battersby
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Markets

Half-year results are coming in with some good, and some bad surprises
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Markets Live

Markets Live: Pact Group down 12pc

  • by Lucy Battersby
World markets

Wall Street advances as Walmart shines

  • by Stephen Culp
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8@eight

8@eight: ASX set for positive start as Wall Street resumes with gains

  • by Kyle Rodda

Companies

Not enthused about Westfield deal: UniSuper.
Commercial real estate

They're 'living centres', not malls: Scentre bets on luxury for growth

  • by Carolyn Cummins
Technology
Earnings Season

WiseTech slumps as forecast disappoints market's high expectations

  • by Colin Kruger
Earnings Season

Corporate Travel Management rebounds from short attack on strong earnings

  • by Nick Bonyhady

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Small business

Ted O'Brien said SMEs are not reaping the benefits of Free Trade Agreements.
Managing

Grey channels and deep pockets: Small businesses fail to benefit from Free Trade Agreements

A parliamentary report into Free Trade Agreements released on Monday found they need to be more user friendly for small businesses.

  • by Cara Waters
Chief executive of the Australian Information Industry Association, Ron Gauci.
Startups

Push to rethink 'frustrating' innovation debate ahead of budget

Could another innovation agenda be back on the cards?

  • by Emma Koehn
Jarrod Alderton, founder Carabao Australia is ther entrepreneur bringing Thai energy drink to Australia.
Entrepreneur

Cult Thai energy drink Carabao lands in Australia to take on Red Bull

  • by Emma Koehn
Aylo co-founders Melissa Lee and Surasak Saetang have built a startup from personal savings and credit cards while raising a family.
Startups

'A perilous position': Credit card tightening could hurt growth

  • by Emma Koehn
Shadow assistant treasurer Andrew Leigh has championed the access to justice reforms.
Managing

'A moment in the sun': Political maneuvering delivers access to justice for small business

  • by Cara Waters

Consumer affairs

Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the new rules will help households not to be hit twice with late payment fees.
Energy

Power retailers hit with new rules to stop 'sneaky' bill fees

  • by Cole Latimer
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Holidays

Timeshare owners upset by 'devalued' resale rights

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Explainer
Food safety

Scrape off jam mould or throw out the jar? Food safety myths explained

  • by Charlotte Grieve

Workplace

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Public service

ABC has culture problem: father of alleged bullying victim

  • by Sally Whyte
Careers

Testing times: Industry needs more genetic counsellors

  • by Sue White
Industrial relations

Dock workers locked out for nine days in wages dispute

  • by Anna Patty

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