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The Australian economy grew by one per cent in the September quarter, new figures show, with householders and mining activity driving the strong result.
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Treasurer Wayne Swan has warned the nation's major banks they face the wrath of their customers if they don't pass on the latest official interest rate cut in f…
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Construction activity in Australia improved last month, though remained in contraction for the 18th straight month as Australia's housing market was particularl…
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The government has abandoned any tender for the $223 million Australia Network contract, instead awarding responsibility for the soft-diplomacy broadcaster to t…
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The Bankwest Housing Density Report has indicated more property investors in Australia are purchasing medium-density housing.
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The RBA's decision to cut rates will help stimulate the property market in Australia, according to Master Builders Australia.
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The central bank cut the official cash rate from 4.5 per cent to 4.25 per cent at its final meeting for 2011. It was the second consecutive rate cut since 2009.…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia reduced the official interest rate giving all Australian property owners a nice Xmas present.
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The number of jobs advertised in newspapers and online was flat last month, a key survey shows.
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The impact of the global financial crisis on reducing carbon dioxide emissions was short-lived, with emissions quickly rebounding to a record level.
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Property pundits are split on whether an interest rate cut this week could provide a late season boost to the softest property market in years.
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Sellers who manage to snare a buyer in Brisbane's soft property market are seeing their deals fall over as a new trend emerges of valuations coming in below con…
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