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Launceston retailers join forces to ban shoplifters

Launceston business owners have escalated their campaign to stop shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in the city. They have launched a strategy to ban shoplifters from Launceston businesses. Under the partnership, store owners can ban shoplifters ... >> view original

For Rio Tinto, Diamonds Make the Cut

SYDNEY—Wobbly Asian diamond demand that has been dragging down prices of the gemstones won't last, with rising affluence in China and a dearth of new discoveries pointing to a dazzling outlook over the longer run, said Alan Davies, diamonds chief ... >> view original

Australia Post boss grilled over job losses

Watch the full interview as 3AW host Neil Mitchell grills Australia Post's managing director Ahmed Fahour over the planned loss of 1900 jobs. 26/06/15. CCTV killer trio walk into pub after dumping body (Video Thumbnail). Up next... CCTV killer trio walk into ... >> view original

Australian stocks slammed by Greece, China woes

The Australian sharemarket has tumbled 1.5 per cent after negotiations between Greece and its creditors faltered, while a selling frenzy across Chinese stockmarkets spooked local investors. It was one giant step forward and two small steps back in the Greek ... >> view original

Woolworths shares up 5% on takeover rumours

Shares in Australia's biggest supermarket chain Woolworths have risen as much as 5% in Sydney on media reports of a possible takeover. The Australian newspaper reported fresh rumours that US private equity giant KKR had a bid that could be "almost ... >> view original

$A higher despite Greek talks stalling

The Australian dollar is slightly higher as traders wait for the outcome of the debt negotiations between Greece and her international creditors. At 0630 this morning, the dollar was trading at 77.39 US cents, down from 77.30 cents yesterday. Greek debt talks ... >> view original

House backing onto bushland in Blaxland sold for $68000 more than the asking ...

Cannot Contact Server. Please upgrade your Flash Plugin. Hot Homes: Have Hot Offices 3:01. Play video. http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/. Hate your office? Imagine working from a smoking hot home. News Corp Australia; 23 Jun 2015; Lifestyle ... >> view original

Scott Morrison calls on private sector to invest more in welfare

'A perverse incentive': Shorten defends pensions stance. Social Services Minister Scott Morrison has put pressure on the private sector to invest more money and skills into the welfare system, saying the government shouldn't have to shoulder the ... >> view original

Industry and retail super funds in stoush over new board rules

Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants to change the governance of super funds. Photo: Ryan Stuart. Australia's $650 billion non-profit superannuation sector has hit back at the Abbott government's claim that there is any need to lift governance ... >> view original

Carsales to take Carsguide to court

Carsales said its full-year net profit after tax rose 14 per cent to $95.5 million. Louie Douvis. Share on twitter · Share on Google Plus. by Max Mason. Carsguide.com.au plans to defend claims brought forward by larger rival Carsales.com of alleged misleading ... >> view original