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Budget a dud for the govt - Abbott May 11, 2011 Tony Abbott has labelled the budget a dud that has done nothing to help families with the cost of living.

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Retail trade down 0.5% in Mar May 05, 2011 The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released retail trade data for March.

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Weather hits Asciano activity May 02, 2011 Rail and ports operator Asciano Ltd says it expects to report a jump in full year earnings.

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Gold One secures Rand Uranium for $230m April 29, 2011 Gold One International is buying Rand Uranium for just over $230 million in cash.

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Origin output, revenue higher YTD April 29, 2011 Origin Energy has reported a 32 per cent production lift even after weather adversely affected operations.

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Beach lowers FY11 production guidance April 28, 2011

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High CPI makes rate hike more likely April 27, 2011 Economists warn that the surging CPI in the March quarter may trigger a rise in interest rates.

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$5.2b black hole in NSW budget April 27, 2011 An audit of NSW’s public finances is set to reveal the situation is worse than first thought.

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China Minmetals gives up bid for Equinox April 27, 2011 Barrick Gold Corp has a won a bidding war for Equinox Minerals Ltd after China withdrew its offer.

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Santos downgrades FY guidance April 20, 2011 Santos has downgraded its full year production guidance, blaming wild tropical weather.

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News Corp explores F1 Racing takeover April 20, 2011 News Corp is reportedly in the early stages of a potential takeover bid for Formula One motor racing.

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BHP Q3 petroleum production drops off April 20, 2011 BHP’s Q3 production of petroleum, iron ore, and coking coal dropped off slightly due to adverse weather.

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Q1 production falls for Santos April 20, 2011 Santos Ltd has blamed wild tropical weather for a drop in Q1 production and sales.

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Easter trading hours April 19, 2011 Businesses and employees are being urged to prepare for this weekend’s Easter trading hours.

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Beach Energy to launch shale gas well April 15, 2011 Beach Energy hopes to launch a pilot shale gas well in South Australia’s Cooper Basin.

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Global economy remains volatile - Swan April 15, 2011 The global economy remains volatile but long-term prospects for the Asian region are strong, says Treasurer.

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Australian wage discrepancy fuels NZ row April 12, 2011 Economists in New Zealand are concerned about the 30 per cent wage gap with Australia.

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McCrann’s wrap April 08, 2011 Herald sun business commentator Terry McCrann looks at a week in finance.

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Scott Murdoch on interest rates April 05, 2011 Scott Murdoch, business writer with The Australian, analyses the impact a chain of interest rate rises is having on the economy. Produced by Christine Nestel

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Market Insights - consumer caution March 31, 2011 Andrew Main and UBS senior economist George Tharenou discuss the factors behind the slow pace of consumption growth.