The Tasmanian Government has been accused of wasting money and ignoring light rail in its urban passenger transport framework.
January 31, 2010
Fed govt urged to raise super guarantee
The superannuation industry & #39;s peak lobby group has repeated its call for the federal government to raise the compulsory super contribution to 12 per cent.
Japan’s listed firms keep boosting profits: report
TOKYO (AFP) – Japan’s listed companies saw their profits rise 14 percent in the October-December period for a third straight quarter-on-quarter gain, a newspaper survey showed Sunday.
Aussie set to lead non-bank lenders
Aussie Home Loans is positioning itself to dominate the non-bank lending sector despite expectations of up to three more interest rate rises in 2010.
Savings will pay for Abbott’s climate policy
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says his climate change policy will be paid for with savings from the federal budget, rejecting claims it will include a “mega tax” on Australians.
Woodside workers end strike
STRIKING workers at Woodside Petroleum’s $12 billion Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing plant in Karratha are back on the job.
Wall St slumps after ‘too much, too soon’
WALL Street stocks slumped on Friday on persistent concerns over economic recovery, erasing early gains following data showing a stronger-than-expected US growth in the final quarter of last year.
January 29, 2010
The repercussions of picket lines returning
The strike by 1600 construction workers at Woodside’s $12 billion Pluto LNG project will have major political and industrial repercussions.
Macarthur ditches Donaldson bid
Macarthur Coal has abandoned part of its multi-pronged transaction package with Noble Group but will proceed with a deal central to its growth plans.
Home loan growth likely to slow: APRA
Home loan growth is likely to slow in 2010 after a surge in 2009 led by first-home buyers, as interest rate rises make borrowing less attractive.