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Monday, May 20th, 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 08:01 pm

The party is over

$2b hit to State's income forecast paints grim picture. 02:40 am

Related:: Slowdown to slug Budget; Business must take blame: Barnett

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

WA Business

The party is over

WA Treasury has cut more than $2 billion from State revenue forecasts since February's pre-election financial update. 1 hour, 6 minutes ago

Business must shoulder some blame: Barnett 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
Slowdown to slug WA Budget 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
Albanese pushes Barnett to follow through May 19, 2013, 3:40 pm
Afghans seek WA advice on mining May 19, 2013, 11:37 am

National

The party is over

WA Treasury has cut more than $2 billion from State revenue forecasts since February's pre-election financial update. 1 hour, 6 minutes ago

Business must shoulder some blame: Barnett 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
Slowdown to slug WA Budget 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
Economy wide spending up in April May 20, 2013, 12:37 am
Westpac drops fixed rate May 19, 2013, 8:01 pm

World

EU, China have 'much to lose' in case of trade war

BRUSSELS (AFP) - The latest tit-for-tat EU-China trade disputes could signal worse to come but both sides have a lot to lose if things get out of hand and… May 19, 2013, 10:34 pm

ENRC details founders' $2.3 billion cash-and-share bid plan May 19, 2013, 11:47 pm
MPs consider probe into transparency of mining firms May 19, 2013, 11:38 pm
German energy shift faces headwinds May 19, 2013, 10:18 pm
Analysis - Frontier Markets booming but risks mounting May 19, 2013, 9:31 pm

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