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Australian share market falls

The share market drifted lower as a record annual profit from Westpac and strong retail sales figures failed to provide impetus. "No one's really looking to buy today. There's a huge amount of even..

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Armour achieve shale gas first

Armour Energy has become the first Australian company to flow gas from shale using the fracking technique that has revolutionised US energy markets. Armour announced it had successfully received co..

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Forge warns of power station problems

Forge Group halted trading in its shares on Monday over possible losses on two power station contracts. Forge said it was concerned about the possible poor performances of the Diamantina power stat..

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Westpac to target growth in 2014

Westpac will increase its focus on growth in 2014 as the bank looks to build on another record profit. Westpac made a cash profit of $7.1 billion for the 12 months to September 30, an increase of e..

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Housing sector shows signs of booming

House prices are continuing to surge, especially in Sydney, as buyers take advantage of record low interest rates.In the year to September, the house price index rose 7.6 per cent, the Australian Bure..

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Retail spending continues to improve

Retail spending rose for the fifth month in a row in September, driven by strong department store sales and a bounce in consumer confidence.The better than expected spending figures have the industry ..

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