US unemployment rate hits 8.3 per cent

The US jobless rate fell for a fifth straight month to 8.3 per cent, its lowest point in nearly three years.
Firm eyes class action over dam

A law firm is investigating a class action over the operation of Wivenhoe dam during Qld's flood crisis.
Stop Westpac cuts, unions urge O'Farrell

Unions have called on NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell to use his power to stop Westpac from slashing jobs.
Climate chief predicts tough talks

The EU's climate chief says tough talks lie ahead with countries like India and China on carbon emissions.
Greek unions, employers reject wage cuts

Unions and employers' associations in Greece have rejected demands for private-sector wage cuts.
Whitehaven mines closed due to weather

Coal miner Whitehaven has closed four of its mines in NSW because of recent heavy rainfall.
Westpac hints at undersized rate cuts

Westpac boss Gail Kelly has refused to speculate on whether the lender would pass on an RBA rate cut.
Aust stocks flat in cautious trade

Australian shares have edged lower as investors remain cautious ahead of the release of US data.
$A in tight range ahead of jobs data

The Australian dollar eased back below 107 US cents after trading within a tight range.
Austar to delay vote on Foxtel take-over

Regional pay TV provider Austar will seek court approval to delay a vote on Foxtel's proposed take-over.
Qantas lifts fares on all flights

Qantas says fuel costs and carbon pricing schemes in Australia and Europe are to blame for rising air fares.
Panasonic set for record loss

Japan's Panasonic has warned it will see its worst-ever net loss of $A9.58 billion for the year to March.
Ausdrill's Sayers faces tax fraud charge

Ausdrill managing director and founder Ron Sayers will vigorously defend a tax fraud charge.
Japan to approve fourth extra budget

Japan's parliament has approved a Y2.5 trillion ($A30.5 billion) extra budget.
Interest rate cut widely expected

A third consecutive interest rate cut by the RBA is expected as inflation eases and jobs growth slows.

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The US jobless rate fell for a fifth straight month to 8.3 per cent, its lowest point in nearly three years.

A law firm is investigating a class action over the operation of Wivenhoe dam during Qld's flood crisis.

Unions have called on NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell to use his power to stop Westpac from slashing jobs.

The EU's climate chief says tough talks lie ahead with countries like India and China on carbon emissions.

Unions and employers' associations in Greece have rejected demands for private-sector wage cuts.

Coal miner Whitehaven has closed four of its mines in NSW because of recent heavy rainfall.

Westpac boss Gail Kelly has refused to speculate on whether the lender would pass on an RBA rate cut.

Australian shares have edged lower as investors remain cautious ahead of the release of US data.

The Australian dollar eased back below 107 US cents after trading within a tight range.

Regional pay TV provider Austar will seek court approval to delay a vote on Foxtel's proposed take-over.

Qantas says fuel costs and carbon pricing schemes in Australia and Europe are to blame for rising air fares.

Japan's Panasonic has warned it will see its worst-ever net loss of $A9.58 billion for the year to March.

Ausdrill managing director and founder Ron Sayers will vigorously defend a tax fraud charge.

Japan's parliament has approved a Y2.5 trillion ($A30.5 billion) extra budget.

A third consecutive interest rate cut by the RBA is expected as inflation eases and jobs growth slows.

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