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Sunday, March 21, 2010
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Australia - Business
China Won't Budge on Closed Court for Hu Says DFAT
Mar 19, 2010, 12:00 amPart of the trial against Tio Tinto executive Stern Hu will be heard in closed court, China has confirmed.
Stern Hu to be Tried in Closed Court: Decision Slammed
Mar 16, 2010, 6:00 pmAustralian businessman Stern Hu will be tried in closed court in China, a situation slammed as "outrageous" by the Australian Greens.
AWB Shares Plummet after Annual Profit Downgrade
Mar 16, 2010, 4:00 pmShares in agribusiness AWB Ltd fell sharply after it downgraded its annual profit guidance.
Supermarket Regulator Needed to Tackle Competition Issues
Mar 16, 2010, 4:00 amAustralia needs an ombudsman to protect consumers and food producers from being ripped off by big supermarkets groups.
Margin Squeeze, Climbing Costs hit Mutuals' Profits in 2009
Mar 16, 2010, 4:00 amA squeeze on interest margins and higher costs hit credit unions' profits in 2009 as they felt the brunt of the big banks' pricing power.
RBA a 'Reluctant Regulator' of Credit Card Fees
Mar 15, 2010, 4:00 amRBA says the jury is still out on whether it should force credit card providers to lower interchange fees.
Budget Could be Back in Surplus Four Years Early: Economist
Mar 15, 2010, 4:00 amMacquarie Research says the budget could be brought back to surplus by 2011-12, four years earlier than forecast by the government.
Electricity Disconnections Down as People use Payment Plans
Mar 15, 2010, 4:00 amThe NSW body that sets energy prices is being urged to consider the impact on households as it prepares to lift electricity rates.
Woolworths Pleased With Progress in Telco Market
Mar 15, 2010, 4:00 amSupermarket giant Woolworths Ltd says its foray into the telecommunications market is proving successful.
Greek Woes Push Aussie Dollar Higher
Mar 14, 2010, 6:00 amThe fallout from Greece's debt woes have helped propel the Australian dollar to a 13-year high against the euro, experts say.
