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Macquarie shocks investors with fragile outlook
6 hours ago
The investment bank Macquarie Group has foreshadowed weak profits from some of its businesses, blaming uncertain market conditions. It says three divisions including the key Macquarie Capital business are likely to post lower earnings this financial year than the last if the market conditions experienced in the June quarter don't improve.
Labor still haunted by ghost of Rudd
5 hours ago
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard is being dogged by questions about her predecessor as the second week of the federal election campaign draws to a close. Ms Gillard has been asked whether Kevin Rudd will campaign beyond his seat and visit other areas of Queensland. And a former Labor leader has directly accused Mr Rudd of deliberately leaking Cabinet information.
Coalition trumps Government on disability funding
5 hours ago
The Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has been campaigning today in the South Australian marginal seat of Sturt where he's announced funding to students with disabilities. Mr Abbott says the Coalition's policy will trump the Government's $180 million pledge to support disabled children by $134 million.
Anger over Broome evictions
5 hours ago
Welfare agencies have accused the West Australian police of being heavy handed in evicting dozens of itinerants from an illegal campsite in Broome. CentaCare says it's had to house and feed people who've been left without possesions, including medications.
White House calls in the FBI over WikiLeaks
5 hours ago
The White House has called on the FBI to help the investigation into the leak of more than 90,000 classified documents relating to the Afghan war. The US defence secretary says the leaks could expose intelligence sources and operational methods which could risk lives. The top US military commander says the head of WikiLeaks could already have 'blood on his hands'.
Gulf States worry they'll be forgotten by BP
5 hours ago
It's around 100 days since America's worst oil spill began in the Gulf of Mexico and locals across the Gulf region are worried about their future. Small businesses say they're struggling to stay open as visitors stay away. BP has tried to reassure them, saying it will maintain a presence in the region for years to come to help anyone in need.
Many happy (pension) returns
5 hours ago
What was supposed to be a 111th birthday celebration has turned into a possible fraud investigation after Japanese authorities discovered their oldest citizen had actually died 30 years earlier and his family was still claiming his pension.
Famous falsies fetch five figure sum
5 hours ago
The dentures of Britain's war-time prime minister Winston Churchill have gone under the hammer at an auction in London. Dubbed 'the teeth that saved the world' the ill-fitting aerodynamic dentures have fetched nearly $27,000.
PM unveils broadband blueprint
5 hours ago
Campaigning in Perth the Prime Minister Julia Gillard has unveiled the Federal Government's blueprint for a national broadband network. Ms Gillard says under the plan the Government will extend broadband coverage from 90 per cent to 93 per cent of the country.
Tassie businesses want Coalition's broadband plan
5 hours ago
Tasmanian businesses, aged care providers and GPs are calling on the Federal Coalition to outlines its plans for broadband infrastructure. The Coalition says it will scrap Labor's national broadband network if it wins the election but the network is already being rolled out in three areas of Tasmania.
Three Aboriginal candidates vie for one seat
5 hours ago
Three Aboriginal candidates are set to contest the marginal seat of Hasluck in Western Australia. Labor now holds the seat by less than 1 per cent as a result of a redistribution.