ASX books four-day losing streak
After a negative lead from Wall Street, the share market extended its losses on Wednesday with energy stocks weighing on the benchmark.
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Australian uni’s shock $3.6m admission
A major Australian university has made a shock admission, announcing some 1100 staff have not received their correct entitlements.
ASX tumbles to four-week low
With all sectors posting declines, the local benchmark slumped to its lowest level in four weeks on Tuesday.
Why Aussies shunned Xmas spending
A fresh analysis of the spending habits of millions of Aussies has revealed the one habit they no longer do before Christmas.
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Banks, mining and energy stocks dragged the Australian sharemarket lower but healthcare and some retail stocks gained ground.
JB Hi-Fi profits from virus shake-up
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Deadly playpens named and shamed
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Rebel Sport owner revises outlook
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Virgin’s massive frequent flyer offer
Virgin Australia has announced millions of free Velocity points will be available over the next 24 hours in an attempt to get more customers to book flights.
ABC presenter busted dealing drugs
An ABC presenter was dealing drugs out of a Sydney hotel room where police found a stash of drugs including ice, cocaine and MDMA, it’s been revealed.
Investors back gold mining mega-merger
The merger of two major Australian gold miners to create a $16bn global top-10 producer has been overwhelmingly backed by shareholders.
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