Inflation higher than expected, rate rise expectations grow: Midday Roundup
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
The long-awaited inflation figures released this morning have shown a higher-than-expected jump for the March quarter, heightening expectations of an interest rate rise later this year.  ...

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Telstra delays vote on NBN, UN backs no-fly-zone for Libya: Midday Roundup
Friday, 18 March 2011
Telco giant Telstra has announced it will not be able to meet a July 1 target for a shareholder meeting on its proposed $11 billion deal with the Government over the National Broadband Network.  ...

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Packer, Murdoch accept Ten Network board positions, Shares lower: Economy Roundup
Tuesday, 09 November 2010
Ten Network has confirmed James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch have accepted an offer to join the company's board in mid-December, while executive chairman Nick Falloon has also confirmed he will step down.  ...

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ACCC approves Virgin-Etihad deal, Shares lower: Economy Roundup
Thursday, 23 September 2010
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted preliminary approval for a proposed alliance between airlines Virgin Blue and Etihad.  ...

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Seek profit up 62% to $89 million, Fosters slumps to big loss: Economy Roundup
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Online job listings site Seek has recorded a 62% increase in full year net profit to $89.5 million, up from $55.3 million in 2009, with revenue up by 34.7% to $280.7 million.  ...

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ASG continues run of acquisitions, buys Capiotech for $30 million
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
The trend of acquisition in the IT sector continues with services group ASG completing its third takeover in as many months after buying business IT specialist Capiotech for $30 million.  ...

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Zoe Warne
Friday, 23 April 2010
Age: 29 Company: August Sector: Internet, marketing and advertising Zoe Warne started her online marketing agency, August, with partner Daniel Banik in 2005 – albeit in the month of September. They have grown the business every year since then, despite the ...

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Australia’s looming power crisis: Gottliebsen
Thursday, 18 March 2010
For the past 18 months, while we have been debating climate change and emissions trading, we have been largely ignoring the fact that with population and industrial growth Australia is rapidly losing its ability to supply reliable power.  ...

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Andrew Forrest named wealthiest Australian in Forbes rich list
Friday, 05 March 2010
Iron ore baron Andrew Forrest has stolen James Packer's crown as the richest man in the country, after his net worth jumped a massive 149% during the past year backed by rising commodity prices and demand, the latest Forbes Australia's 40 Richest list reveals. ...

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THE WEEK AHEAD: Is business investing again?
Monday, 22 February 2010
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) hasn't had a great track record of late. The IMF didn't foresee the US financial crisis. Then it became far too gloomy with its forecasts on global growth, downplaying the strength in the Asian region. And then the IMF ...

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And the best of is...
Monday, 21 December 2009
As 2009 draws to a close, it's time for our annual awards celebrating the best and worst in the world of the wealthy.  ...

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Lend Lease considers $1.4 billion acquisition, Shares fall: Economy Roundup
Friday, 04 December 2009
Lend Lease Group is now considering the potential acquisition of ING Retail Property Fund, the company announced in a statement.  ...

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Push to name and shame companies that fail to encourage female directors and executives
Friday, 23 October 2009
A prominent company director has called for companies who do not promote women to board and executive positions to be named and shamed.  ...

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Australia and China in $50 billion gas deal, Qantas profit plummets 87%: Economy roundup
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Australia and China have now agreed to the two countries' biggest ever trade deal, with Exxon Mobil and PetroChina signing a $50 billion liquefied natural gas deal. "It's a statement about the nature of our two economies and the fact that Australia is important ...

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Inflation gauge jumps, Sharemarket rally runs on: Economy roundup
Friday, 31 July 2009
A private gauge of inflation has risen by the biggest amount in seven years on the back of higher communications, utilities and housing-related costs.  ...

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The new members of the wealth club
Monday, 01 June 2009
One of the best parts about reading any new rich list is looking at the newest members. Despite the dire state of the economy - or perhaps because of it, given the cut-off for inclusion on BRW's Rich 200 has fallen from $200 million to $150 million - there ...

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Zoe Warne
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Age: 28 Company: August Sector: Advertising and marketing While the advertising industry struggles, many digital businesses continue to thrive. For Zoe Warne, who co-founded the Melbourne-based digital agency August with her partner Daniel Banik, the last ...

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Rich list 2009: A sneak peek
Monday, 25 May 2009
The big day for wealth watchers is almost here. On Thursday, BRW magazine will release its annual Rich 200 edition, which promises to be one of most fascinating in years.  ...

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An entrepreneur's vision is rewarded
Thursday, 23 April 2009
When it comes to wealth creation, entrepreneur Paul Fudge could well be the biggest winner we are likely to see during this downturn.  ...

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How entrepreneur Paul Fudge made $660 million in one day
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Entrepreneur Paul Fudge is $660 million richer today after utilities giant Origin Energy paid that amount to buy a coal-seam gas exploration permit from Fudge's company, Pangaea.  ...

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