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Small business sees economy growing

A majority of Australian small businesses believe the economy will grow in the year ahead but this isn't making them more confident about their own operations. For the first time in three years, mo..

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Aurizon and GVK Hancock agree on rail

Rail freight company Aurizon and Gina Rinehart's part-owned Queensland coal company have agreed on a rail solution to develop the Galilee Basin as part of a $6 billion plan.The rail and port developme..

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Conditional lift in Saputo offer for WCB

Shareholders in takeover target Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) could get $9.20 for each of their shares if Canadian dairy giant Saputo can attain a stake in Warrnambool of more than 50 per cent.A..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks continued to power to new peaks with the S&P 500 closing above 1,800 for the first time and the Dow recording a fresh record. ..

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