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Australian share market closes lower

The share market has closed slightly lower on a day marked by a sharp fall in GrainCorp shares after the federal government blocked a foreign takeover. US markets were closed for the Thanksgiving h..

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Saputo increases stake in Warrnambool

Canadian dairy giant Saputo's takeover of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter is moving ahead, with the overseas company now owning more than 9.6 per cent of its target. Saputo is offering $9 for each Wa..

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Grain, cheese and Qantas stir emotions

Grain silos, cheese and a flying kangaroo stir the emotions - at least when it comes to foreign ownership. The partial sale of home-grown biscuit brand Arnotts in 1992 was emotional enough. Back..

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Australian shares weaker

The share market is weaker, led by a big fall in GrainCorp shares after the federal government blocked a foreign takeover of the company. With Wall Street closed for the Thanksgiving holiday overni..

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Rio closes alumina refinery after losses

Mining giant Rio Tinto will close its Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory, bringing the axe down on up to 1500 jobs and an entire mining town.After years of losing money producing alumina ..

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