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Perseus shares fall on board changes

Perseus Mining shares have fallen heavily after two of the company's founding directors announced they will depart in November.Rhett Brans and Neil Fearis will leave their positions at Perseus' annual..

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A million in super won’t be enough

Today's young workers can expect to have an average $1.1 million in their superannuation by the time they retire but it won't be enough to maintain a comfortable post-work lifestyle. New research b..

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Boart Longyear reduces credit facility

The world's largest drilling company Boart Longyear says it will reduce the size of its revolving credit facility from $US450 million to $US140 million.The company said the change was subject to its c..

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$A lower as Fed tapering still likely

The Australian dollar has fallen against a stronger US dollar, after a senior US Federal Reserve official said the Fed still could taper its bond purchases this year. At 0700 AEST on Monday, the lo..

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Passenger numbers up at Sydney Airport

The number of travellers through Sydney Airport rose by 2.4 per cent in August to 3.2 million, with strong growth in visitors from India, China and Malaysia. Just under 1.05 million international p..

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Flight Centre to alter name

Flight Centre is altering its name to highlight that it offers more than airfares. The company will be known as Flight Centre Travel Group, if shareholders approve the change at an annual general m..

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BHP opens major WA gas plant

Resources giant BHP Billiton says its new US$1.5 billion gas plant will supply 20 per cent of the domestic West Australian market amid hopes of doubling capacity.The first gas started flowing in Augus..

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US stocks end mixed one day after rally

US stocks have closed mixed, cooling off after Wednesday's torrid rally in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain an aggressive stimulus program. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dr..

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BC Iron passes export landmark

Iron ore miner BC Iron has notched up 10 million tonnes of exports and inked new exploration deals in Brazil. The Nullagine joint venture in the Pilbara, owned by BC Iron and Fortescue Metals Group..

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Another change of mind for Billabong

Billabong has opted for an alternative multi-million-dollar lifeline to the one it secured two months ago, meaning another new CEO for the struggling surfwear retailer. Neil Fiske, a former chief e..

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Oroton to continue international push

Australian accessory maker Oroton will ramp up its push into world markets while building international brands back home.The fashion retailer plans to build on its moves into Asia, where it currently ..

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Brickworks expects housing recovery

The nation's largest brick and tiles maker Brickworks has nearly doubled its annual profit and says the housing and construction sector is recovering.Brickworks expects its building products division ..

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Australian shares lower ahead of FOMC

Australian shares are weaker as cautious investors wait for direction from the US Federal Reserve on its stimulus program for the world's biggest economy. IG market analyst Evan Lucas said lower ir..

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First variant of Boeing 787 flies

The first addition to the Boeing 787 family has completed its maiden test flight in the US, taking off from Paine Field, near the factory where the plane was assembled, and landing in Seattle about fi..

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