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West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says it's highly likely the state will become an emergency supplier of gas to Europe to ensure its energy security.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says there's no reason the live cattle trade to Indonesia cannot resume immediately to existing abattoirs that meet Australian standards.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard insists that overall "there will be more jobs in mining" under a carbon tax even if some of the country's dirtiest coal mines are forced to close.
An aircraft safety expert says airlines must take into account the weather and advice from experts when deciding whether to reopen routes affected by volcanic ash.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has returned home from a trip to Europe saying the federal government's proposed resource tax is seen there as a risk to investment.
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan believes that while some sectors of the economy are struggling with a high Australian dollar, Asia will provide a wide range of opportunities.
Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines have received US government approval to form a joint-venture on trans-Pacific routes, the two airlines said in a joint-statement.
Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says the federal government will deliver on its mining profits tax as agreed with industry, and not bow to pressure from some mining bosses or the Labor left.
The Australian dollar is marginally lower this morning as traders await key data from the United States and China, expected to show slow growth in both economies.
ATO's stance boost bankruptcies–The Fin; Carbon tax 'will cost 4000 coal jobs'–The Aus; 'A penalty for being Australian': Forrest–The Fin; Indonesia wants cattle trade restart in weeks–The West; Archer adds Quick Service chicken chains to menu-The West
Australia's largest gold miner, Newcrest Mining, is sourcing fly-in fly-out workers directly from the east coast for its remote Telfer mine in Western Australian, bypassing the hub of Perth.
Traders expect the local share market to move sideways over the next six months and warn a failure to break through 5,040 points will signal a lack of conviction by big investors.
Air travel plunged into chaos by volcanic ash – The West; Telstra negotiates NBN break fee – The Aus; Splurge buoys drillers – The West; Crisis talks on stranded cattle – The Aus; Glut to hit hopes of a rebound for wine – The Aus
The Australian share market staged a modest relief rally on a positive Wall Street lead, with bargain hunters and short-sellers pushing resources higher.
Thousands of business leaders are being warned their personal details may have been on a computer stolen from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
BHP Billiton says it will continue to work with the government on the introduction of a minerals resource rent tax, after the federal government released a draft proposal on Friday.
In the face of disastrous polling, the West Australian Labor Party has notionally picked up an extra seat in a proposed shake-up of electorate boundaries.