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Low Paid Workers to Get $21.66 a Week Extra

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 6:03:00 PM

About 1.3 million low paid workers across Australia will get a $21.66 per week pay rise, the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) has ruled.   Full Story

Australians Turn to Scooters As Petrol Prices Soar

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 6:01:00 PM

Australians are turning to scooters to combat escalating petrol prices.   Full Story

Australian Catholic Abuse Victims Want Apology From Pope

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:12:00 PM

SYDNEY—Victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and brothers in Australia, like Jose Respall who still vividly recalls being fondled at age 11, are calling on Pope Benedict to apologise when he arr ...   Full Story

Federal Govt Recommits to 2010 Timetable for Emissions Scheme

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:09:00 PM

CANBERRA—The Rudd Labor Government remains committed to a 2010 start date for an emissions trading scheme, says Agriculture Minister Tony Burke.   Full Story

Skills Shortage may see Business 'Hoard' Labour-Economists

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:08:00 PM

CANBERRA—Workers fearing their jobs are about to become redundant as the economic slowdown bites may gain a reprieve because of the difficulties employers have had finding staff in recent years.   Full Story

Aborigines Need to be Included on Climate Change-Commissioner Calma

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:07:00 PM

CANBERRA—Aborigines must play a major role in the development of Australia's climate change policies, a prominent indigenous leader says.   Full Story

Analyst Warns Against Further Separation of Telstra

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:06:00 PM

CANBERRA—Further separation of Telstra's network and retail businesses could cause serious damage to Australia's telecommunications industry, a leading independent analyst has warned.   Full Story

Large Banks Failing to Offer Value on Credit Cards-Survey

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:05:00 PM

CANBERRA—Almost 70 per cent of Australians believe the country's four largest banks are failing to provide their customers value for money on their credit cards, a new survey has found.   Full Story

Appeal Launched over Diversion of Sacred Aboriginal River

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:04:00 PM

DARWIN—Traditional owners are appealing to the full bench of the Federal Court after losing their bid to halt the controversial expansion of one of the world's largest zinc mines.   Full Story

ASIC Strikes Deal with Hong Kong for Greater Investor Access

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:03:00 PM

CANBERRA—Australia's securities watchdog has struck a deal that will give investors greater access to the Hong Kong stock market, and indirectly mainland China, Corporate Law Minister Senator Nick ...   Full Story

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