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Saturday, May 18th, 2013

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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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Ports privatisation on cards

Transport Minister Troy Buswell raises prospect of WA's ports transferring assets to private sector.

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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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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

Abbott's parental scheme raises ire

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

Wesfarmers falls on Target gloom

Wesfarmers shares slump after the company downgraded earnings forecasts for its Target stores. 09:26 am

Related:: WorleyParsons cuts guidance on delays

Forge wins $290m Qld contract

Contractor wins EPC contract with MMG Dugald River for zinc-lead-silver concentrator. 11:19 am

ASX up on lower dollar, metals bounce

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

WA Business

Barnett eyes projects to fill gap

Premier Colin Barnett is looking three years into WA's future and sees a looming gap in new construction that needs to be filled with the next generation of… 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
Rio showcases rare red diamonds May 17, 2013, 1:12 pm
Bunbury to boost tourism strategy May 17, 2013, 12:01 pm

National

Barnett eyes projects to fill gap

Premier Colin Barnett is looking three years into WA's future and sees a looming gap in new construction that needs to be filled with the next generation of… 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
Argyle offers rare red diamonds in 2013 May 17, 2013, 4:52 pm
WorleyParsons shares hit four-year lows May 17, 2013, 3:28 pm

World

Hong Kong launches first electric taxis

HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong saw its first electric taxis hit the streets on Saturday in a step towards reducing the city's high levels of roadside pollution. 37 minutes ago

China 'will not accept' carbon tax on EU flights: report May 18, 2013, 1:10 pm
Exclusive: EU cites Chinese telecoms Huawei and ZTE for trade violations May 18, 2013, 1:03 pm
China April housing inflation quickens May 18, 2013, 11:22 am
IRS chief insists abuses were not political May 18, 2013, 11:05 am

Technology

Exclusive: EU cites Chinese telecoms Huawei and ZTE for trade violations

By Daniel Bases NEW YORK (Reuters) - Europe's top trade official for the first time late on Friday officially cited Chinese mobile… May 18, 2013, 12:58 pm