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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

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Myer lifts sales slightly

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

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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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Rio Tinto shake-up continues

Lilleyman to leave Rio iron ore

Greg Lilleyman quitting his role in charge of mining giant's Pilbara iron ore unit. 07:28 am

KKR exits Seven West Media

US private equity giant sells its $264m holding in Seven West Media. 07:32 am

Rein in spending, Barnett told

One of world's big three ratings agencies puts WA on notice to get Budget under control. 02:30 am

Palmer softens on Sino Iron

Mining mogul softens stance on threats to kick CITIC Pacific off the $7b project. 07:34 am

Market opens firmer on solid lead

ASX opens in the black on back of positive lead from Wall St overnight. 07:51 am

WA Business

Spud industry set for big shake-up

Spud industry set for big shake-up

The WA potato industry is in for a major shake up under ambitious plans to add variety and value to the humble spud through research and a major marketing… 1 hour, 11 minutes ago

Fraudster King guilty over loan 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
Palmer softens on Sino Iron 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
KKR exits Seven West Media 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Lilleyman to leave Rio iron ore 1 hour, 23 minutes ago

National

Market opens firmer on solid lead

Market opens firmer on solid lead

The Australian sharemarket has firmer on the back of a positive lead from Wall Street overnight. 1 hour, 0 minutes ago

Aust shares open higher 38 minutes ago
Myer remains cautiously optimistic 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
Spud industry set for big shake-up 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
Fraudster King guilty over loan 1 hour, 14 minutes ago

World

Japan's trade deficit expands 70% in April

Japan's trade deficit expands 70% in April

TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's trade deficit expanded a worse-than-expected 70 percent on year to $8. 16 minutes ago

Britvic to outline plans for standalone future - Sky News May 22, 2013, 6:41 am
US Congress grills former IRS boss over tax scandal May 22, 2013, 5:51 am
Aviation officials see global emissions deal possible by 2020 May 22, 2013, 5:44 am
JPMorgan's Dimon keeps chairman, CEO jobs May 22, 2013, 5:40 am

Technology

Miliband says Google tax behaviour "wrong"

Miliband says Google tax behaviour

By Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) - Google Inc's tax affairs will come under renewed scrutiny in Britain on Wednesday when the leader of… 1 hour, 20 minutes ago

UK opposition party leader says Google tax behavior 'wrong' 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
PayPal fires up new data centre to support growth May 22, 2013, 6:51 am
Amazon plans greenhouse-style headquarters May 22, 2013, 6:00 am
Some U.S. utilities say they're under constant cyber attack May 22, 2013, 5:47 am

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