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Spectators
Turnbull finds his ‘big idea’
Dennis ShanahanThe PM may not get his way on reforming the Federation but his tax plan for the states should be discussed.
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Spectators
The high toll of punishing truckies
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Spectators
Turnbull throws a tax curveball
Michelle Grattan
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SpectatorsAir NZ nerves put Virgin’s future up for grabs
If Air NZ does bow out, Etihad and Singapore would have to consider whether they wanted to gain control.
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Air NZ reviews Virgin stake
New Zealand airline appoints advisers to look at sale of stake in Virgin Australia.
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ANZ refunds $5m for fee errors
Bank to refund around 25,000 customers, including pensioners, after botching account fees. .
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Stocks flat at noon as banks slide
Local sharemarket abandons 1 per cent lift from open as bank slump into negative territory.
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Asian economy to grow 5.7%: ADB
Developing Asia’s economic growth is forecast to slow to 5.7 per cent in 2016.
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Morrison scraps ASX ownership cap
Limit to be scrapped as Treasurer unveils measures to lift competition in securities clearing.
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Japan’s Feb industrial output falls
Industrial production shrinks 6.2 per cent, government data shows.
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Australia to sell uranium to Ukraine
Foreign Minister to sign agreement with Ukrainian president to supply uranium for power.
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Early election fears dent confidence
ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index fall 1.3% in week amid political uncertainty.
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Investa div sweetens Dexus offer
Office fund to pay special 7c dividend should shareholders approve takeover by Dexus.
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Uncertainty justifies slower hikes: Fed
Yellen says China slowdown, falling oil price have heightened risks to US economy.
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Iron ore slips below $US55
Commodity slide defies recent prediction that Chinese construction could be set to pick up.
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Telstra broadens outages probe
Telstra equipment partner Ericsson joins the search for the cause of recent network outages.
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Aust dollar soars as greenback slips
Local currency rises one cent as cautious comments from US Fed pressure greenback.
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Oil, copper could slump: Barclays
Bank warns commodities are at risk of steep falls as investors could rush for the exits.
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DJs boss to expand food offering
Chief executive John Dixon unveils his thoughts on the direction he will take the store.
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Bracket creep to hit poor
The poorer half of working Australians will face big tax bill increases over the next four years.
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High rollers blamed for $US81m scam
Hearing investigates transfer of funds from Bangladesh’s central bank to Philippines.
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Yahoo sets April bid deadline
Struggling internet company gives suitors two weeks to make bids for its web business.
China’s dramatic shift to a digital economy
China is the world’s largest e-commerce market, but now the government wants to push the technology into new territory.
The Spectators
Banks are still batting above the global average
Stephen BartholomeuszWith the focus on domestic risks from resources loans, it’s important to remember that local banks remain among the best-capitalised, best-regulated and most-profitable in the world.
Taking the temperature of the global LNG market
Keith OrchisonGlobal energy industry heavyweights could offer fresh takes on Australia’s role in supplying large volumes of gas at two upcoming conferences in Brisbane and Perth.
How to foster the growth of smart cities
Nick AustinWhen embarking on ambitious projects like the development of smart cities, it’s important to learn from the experience of other countries.
The ‘effects test’ hints at a rift on the right
Ken PhillipsThe debate over the introduction of an ‘effects test’ indicates that a long-standing ‘anti-left’ alliance could be splintering.
China’s Li Keqiang sees hope in economic spring
Glenda KorporaalChina’s message to the Boao Forum for Asia was simple: don’t worry, we’ve got this.
NIRP’s not working. More electricity!
Alan KohlerUnless the economic cadavers of Japan and Europe suddenly sit up and rub their eyes, central banks will eventually have to give up on negative interest rates.
How to foster the growth of smart cities
Nick AustinWhen embarking on ambitious projects like the development of smart cities, it’s important to learn from the experience of other countries.
Could Turnbull be the last of the Neoliberal leaders?
Steve KeenThe sensible centre may become a lonely place as voters globally reject establishment candidates.