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Sunday, May 19th, 2013

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Al-Jazeera's US gambit

Pan-Arab news giant lays groundwork for the launch of Al-Jazeera America after its purchase of a struggling US cable channel.

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'We need rich tourists'

Casino boss James Packer says Australia needs to do more to attract high-end tourists from China.

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Web glasses set to take off

Facebook, Twitter launch apps for Google glasses, the yet to be released internet-linked eyewear.

eBay gets on board

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Rare red gems on sale

Rio Tinto has put three rare red diamonds from its Argyle mine up for sale for the first time.

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Aussie dollar still falling

The Aussie dollar has fallen to a fresh 11-month low amid continuing optimism about the US economy.

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Bill Gates to be on Q&A

Microsoft founder and philanthropist will take part in a special version of the ABC's Q&A program.

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Live exporters hit again

The live export industry is reeling from a double body blow of overseas animal cruelty claims.

Grylls defends farm policy

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Aust market tipped higher

The Australian market is expected to start strongly this week after Wall Street reached record… 12:47 pm

Westpac drops fixed rate

Westpac has lowered its one year fixed home loan rate to 4.79 per cent 03:18 pm

Barnett eyes next big projects

Premier looks into WA's future and sees looming gap in new construction that needs to be filled. 02:20 am

Related:: Job seeker yet to strike it lucky

ASX up on lower dollar, metals bounce

The local bourse has ended the week on a positive note. 02:14 pm

Abbott's parental scheme raises ire

Australian Industry Group flags campaign against 'extremely unfair, illogical' plan. 01:19 pm

WA Business

Albanese pushes Barnett to follow through

The cross-country battle over billions in transport funding for WA continues, with federal infrastructure minister Anthony Albanese bluntly telling Premier… May 19, 2013, 3:40 pm

Afghans seek WA advice on mining May 19, 2013, 11:37 am
Barnett eyes projects to fill gap May 18, 2013, 2:20 am
Jobseeker yet to strike it lucky May 18, 2013, 2:16 am
Minniti guilty over sacking May 18, 2013, 2:00 am

National

Albanese pushes Barnett to follow through

The cross-country battle over billions in transport funding for WA continues, with federal infrastructure minister Anthony Albanese bluntly telling Premier… May 19, 2013, 3:40 pm

Westpac drops fixed rate May 19, 2013, 3:18 pm
Aust market tipped to open higher May 19, 2013, 12:47 pm
Afghans seek WA advice on mining May 19, 2013, 11:37 am
Barnett eyes projects to fill gap May 18, 2013, 2:20 am

World

BoE governor King warns of euro risk to British recovery

LONDON (Reuters) - The single biggest risk to Britain's nascent economic recovery is continued eurozone weakness, the Bank of England's outgoing governor… May 19, 2013, 5:29 pm

FirstGroup plans 600 million rights issue - report 16 minutes ago
Exclusive - South Africa's NUM seeks 15-60 percent wage hikes from gold, coal producers 44 minutes ago
Angola's skewed lending said to stifle economy May 19, 2013, 2:14 pm
Qatar Holding, Italy fund eying Versace - paper May 19, 2013, 4:28 am

Technology

Internet in 'coma' as Iran election looms

TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month's presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social… May 19, 2013, 2:19 pm