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Linc Energy looks to China

Linc Energy says it is in talks regarding new gas opportunities in China. The Brisbane-based business, which is focused on underground coal gasification (UGC) and gas-to-liquids (GTC) technologies,..

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Aussie stocks drop by 1.2%

Australian shares end sharply lower after a mass downgrade of European bloc countries' credit ratings took the wind out of investor's winning streak. Stocks fell more than one percent from their hi..

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Adviser reforms to be costly

Government reforms to the way financial planners give advice could cost consumers almost $100 in extra fees, according to figures from the industry body. Under government plans to overhaul the fina..

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Job advertisements decline

Australia is set for a higher rate of unemployment in 2012, new figures show. The number of job advertisements on the internet and in newspapers fell 0.9 per cent in December compared with the prev..

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US, European stocks fall

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks clawed back early sharp losses on S&P's downgrade of France, Spain, Austria and Italy and new worries over Greece Friday, but s..

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