Australia's biggest steel maker Bluescope Steel says it can become profitable again after announcing it will cut 1000 jobs.

Caltex Australia has begun a review of its refineries as the strong Australian dollar contributes to a fall in its refiner margins.

James Hardie will be refunded over $242 million in tax after a successful full Federal Court appeal.

Australia's competition regulator has approved Qantas' proposed alliance with US-based American Airlines.

Gold producer Adamus has signed a merger deal with Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Endeavour Mining to create a larger, West Africa-based gold miner.

One of Australia's biggest medical centre operators fears the government's move to increase GP numbers will fail.