The emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will discuss possible aid to the European Union amid its debt crisis.

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange on Wednesday

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Sigma Pharmaceuticals says it has greatly improved its business but still faces significant challenges.

The Australian share market clung onto some broad based gains amid speculation China seeks to buy into ailing European banks.

A growing backlash against coal seam gas that began in Queensland could well create the biggest social movement Australia has ever seen.