THE Australian market looks set to open higher following gains in oil prices and US and European sharemarkets. The March share price index futures contract was up 76 points at 5,307. On Friday,
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Perfect homes for a white Christmas
WHILE families may celebrate Christmas Day differently throughout Australia one thing is usually the same — the weather. It’s usually stinking hot. But don’t worry it’s not too late to
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City eyesore sells for millions
ONE of the Gold Coast’s worst bombsites is to be transformed into a premium 30-storey residential tower. The Oak Building site in Surfers Paradise has been bought by developer Barry
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Barnaby threatens budget bomb
A CABINET minister has warned the Government will be forced to close hospitals, scrap the ABC and be left with an ineffective military in just five years if it cannot fix the Budget.
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Retail trade up for fifth month in a row, ABS figures show
RETAIL spending has risen for the fifth consecutive month, helped by solid gains in the household goods and department stores category. Australian retail spending rose 0.4 per cent in
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