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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

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

Albanese pushes Barnett to follow through 26 minutes ago
Afghans seek WA advice on mining May 19, 2013, 11:37 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… 26 minutes ago

Westpac drops fixed rate 49 minutes ago
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

Angola's skewed lending said to stifle economy

LUANDA (AFP) - There is no shortage of cash or credit in Angola -- Africa's second oil producer -- but the struggle small businesses face to get loans is… 1 hour, 52 minutes ago

Qatar Holding, Italy fund eying Versace - paper May 19, 2013, 4:28 am
Slovenia says reforms on track despite ratings downgrade May 19, 2013, 2:44 am
Serbia arrests eight over pharma firm embezzlement May 19, 2013, 2:35 am
Algeria pilots' strike grounds national carrier May 19, 2013, 1:34 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… 1 hour, 48 minutes ago