China warns of double-dip recession
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China's premier Wen Jiabao says the world could still fall back into recession and is warning against complacency.
Ocean queen docks in Fremantle
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The largest passenger ship to visit Australia has docked at Fremantle Harbour.
Toyota hit with US consumer lawsuit
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US prosecutors in southern California have filed the first consumer protection lawsuit against Japanese carmaker Toyota, alleging it knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of defective vehicles.
Lehmans accused of disguising insolvency
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A report on the collapse of the American investment bank, Lehman Brothers, has found that it disguised its true financial position before it filed for bankruptcy in September 2008.
US confident Australia will stick with strike fighter
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The chief weapons buyer for the United States Pentagon says he is confident Australia and seven other countries will all stick with the F-35 joint strike fighter project, despite cost blowouts and delays.
Power cuts more than double
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The number of lengthy power cuts, and street light faults jumped in WA in the last financial year.
CLEM7 tunnel to open next week
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The operators of Brisbane's first under-river traffic tunnel, the CLEM7, say it will open some time next week.
East Timor threatens to scuttle gas development
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Jose Ramos-Horta has threatened to scuttle the development of a major gasfield if East Timor's interests are not met.
Beaconsfield gold production shrinks
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The owners of the Beaconsfield Gold Mine in northern Tasmania say production at the mine for the March quarter is about 6,00 ounces down on projections.
Strikes inevitable as BA talks break down
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British Airways says it will try to run as many services as possible despite two strikes planned by cabin crew.
FEA lifeline denied
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The troubled Tasmanian timber company Forest Enterprises Australia has suffered another blow.
Revamped Launceston Airport pitches for more Tiger, Jetstar flights
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The owner of the Launceston Airport has officially unveiled a $20 million redevelopment that has doubled the airport's capacity.
Market finishes marginally higher
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The Australian share market finished flat on Friday, after initially making gains on a positive lead from Wall Street overnight.
Fishing boat scuppered on Moreton Bay
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A former fishing boat that will form part of an artificial reef in Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland has been sunk two days earlier than planned.
EPA approves Mid West power plant
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Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has recommended conditional approval of a coal-fired power station in the Mid West.
SE Qld whipped by strong winds
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Strong winds have caused blackouts in parts of south-east Queensland.
Geraldton mayor backs Skywest hub
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The City of Geraldton-Greenough is supporting Skywest permanently basing more aircraft in Geraldton.
Negotiations for LNG hub formally endorsed
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Aboriginal people from across the Kimberley have formally endorsed traditional owners continuing negotiations over the proposed Kimberley gas hub.
Onus on shipbuilders in downturn
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Australia's Export Finance and Insurance Corporation says it will support Australian shipbuilders during an industry downturn, if builders find credit-worthy clients.
Business bears brunt of interest margin increase
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A Reserve Bank report estimates the major banks have enjoyed a 20 to 25 basis point increase in interest margins during the financial crisis.
Business grants on offer for fire-affected communities
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The Victorian and Federal Governments have announced details of a $10 million business stimulus package for bushfire-affected communities.
Chinese visitor numbers soar
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New figures show Victoria is attracting more tourists from New Zealand, China and the United Kingdom than from any other country.
Power supply copes with unseasonal heat
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Western Power is confident it will be able to meet peak power demands with temperatures set to reach 39 degrees today.
Call centre expansion plans
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A call centre operator has begun work to expand its Devonport site and create 300 jobs.
US weighs black boxes for cars
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US safety regulators are considering whether to make "black boxes" mandatory for all new vehicles in response to recent unintended acceleration problems in Toyota vehicles.
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