Business

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

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Rinehart still the richest

WA mining magnate still tops BRW's rich list despite losing $7b from her net worth in past year.

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Tinkler's funds in focus

Nathan Tinkler's assets could be frozen after liquidators applied for a court injunction.

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Myer lifts sales slightly

Myer's quarterly sales grow 0.5pc on pcp, but retailer remains cautious going forward.

Consumer sentiment turns bearish

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GSK to axe 120 jobs

Pharmaceutical giant to axe 120 jobs as it closes tablet packaging business in Melbourne.

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Spud shake-up afoot

Growers to fund research and marketing campaign to add value to the humble potato.

Dairy farmers bearish

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King guilty over loan

Bankrupt property dealer Michael King was convicted of fraud yesterday.

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Coalition flags ATO shake-up

Joe Hockey says tax office may be split in bid to make the tax system fairer. 01:05 pm

Iluka higher on upbeat AGM talk

MD David Robb gives shareholders an upbeat address at mineral sands miner's AGM. 12:06 pm

Wyllie sells down Amcom holding

Wyllie Group nets $16.1m from sale of half its holding in Perth fibre company. 11:16 am

Related:: Seven West falls on KKR exit

iiNet sells TransACT for $9m

Perth-based ISP sells fibre-to-the-premises business in the ACT to NBN Co. 01:44 pm

Market closes in negative territory

ASX remains on the back foot with major banks extending their correction. 02:12 pm

WA Business

WA SME's top social media poll

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in WA have topped the nation for their use of social media, according to a study. 30 minutes ago

iiNet sells TransACT for $9m 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
Rinehart still tops rich list despite $7b loss May 22, 2013, 1:11 pm
Iluka higher on upbeat AGM talk May 22, 2013, 12:06 pm
Manji hotelier hits back at critics May 22, 2013, 11:52 am

National

Liquidators try to freeze Tinkler's assets

Liquidators have applied to freeze the assets of struggling businessman Nathan Tinkler and those in his wife and family's name. 26 minutes ago

WA SME's top social media poll 30 minutes ago
Myer sales up, but outlook still cautious 32 minutes ago
Aust bonds prices weaker 42 minutes ago
Stocks to watch at close on Wednesday 1 hour, 4 minutes ago

World

Venezuela moves to relieve toilet paper shortage

CARACAS (AFP) - Venezuela's National Assembly approved a $79 million credit to import toilet paper and other personal hygiene products to relieve… 24 minutes ago