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Sunday, May 19th, 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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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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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

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Aust market tipped to open higher

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

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

Forge wins $290m Qld contract

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

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

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
Rio showcases rare red diamonds May 17, 2013, 1:12 pm

National

Aust market tipped to open higher

The Australian market is expected to open higher this week after strong leads from Wall Street. 1 hour, 50 minutes ago

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

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… 22 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

Al-Jazeera in big gambit with planned US launch

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Can Al-Jazeera win hearts and minds in America? The pan-Arab news giant is laying the groundwork for the launch of Al-Jazeera America after… 27 minutes ago