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Toowoomba range tunnels on track for more rail freight 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 am
The Queensland Government says it will increase the size of tunnels through the Toowoomba range so trains can carry larger containers through to the Port of Brisbane. More...
Queensland tourism leaders look to long-term vision 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 am
Hundreds of industry representatives have gathered for the second Destination Q forum on Queensland's Gold Coast, which will focus on developing a 20-year tourism plan for the state. More...
Credit firms to face court accused of targeting vulnerable borrowers 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 am
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is taking two Cairns-based companies in far north Queensland to court for allegedly preying on low income earners and people with bad credit...
More change on way at BHP 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 am
THE high-level departures continue at BHP Billiton with another former candidate for the top job leaving the global mining giant. More...
Caltex warning on 'shopper dockets' 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 am
CALTEX Australia managing director Julian Segal said regulators will have a hard time moving against discount petrol "shopper dockets". More...
Is this Rudd's election SOS? 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 am
KEVIN Rudd has demonstrated that not only does the Mark II version have all the dreadful flaws of Mark I. But Mark II has them even worse. More...
Bankwest put slipper into soap star 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 am
FORMER Neighbours star Scott Michaelson is claiming millions of dollars in compensation from Bankwest. More...
Billabong wipes out to tune of $860m 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 am
TROUBLED surfwear company Billabong has made a net loss of $860 million following major writedowns and a drop in revenue. More...
Cash or potash: BHP's conundrum 26 Aug 2013 | 09:46 am
AS a BHP shareholder, would you prefer a capital return equivalent or a long-term commitment to a fertiliser ingredient? More...
We can do BBG deal in days: funds 26 Aug 2013 | 09:46 am
THE US funds stalking Billabong have offered to close their $325m funding deal this week, putting pressure on the retailer's board. More...
