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US stocks rise on jobs, services data – The Age
Posted by: | CommentsUS stocks rise on jobs, services data The Age DineEquity Inc, which operates the Applebee's and IHOP restaurant chains, surged 12 per cent to $US33.23 after forecasting improving 2010 sales at … and more
Company profits edge up – The Age
Posted by: | CommentsCompany profits edge up The Age Wholesale traders jumped 29 per cent and hotels and restaurants gained 28.5 per cent. GDP probably rose 0.9 per cent in the fourth quarter from the previous … and more
State acts to curb rising knife crime
Posted by: | CommentsRobberies at knifepoint have soared almost 50 per cent in Victoria over past five years.
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State acts to curb rising knife crime
Insulation scheme a ‘waste of money’
Posted by: | CommentsUp to 40 per cent of insulation installed under national program non-compliant, inquiry told.
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Insulation scheme a ‘waste of money’
Consumer spending eases in December – The Age
Posted by: | CommentsInside Retailing Consumer spending eases in December The Age However, spending at cafes and restaurants grew 2.5 per cent in December. South Australia saw the weakest retail sales in December, down 3.7 per cent, ..
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Consumer spending eases in December – The Age
Aged to hit budget hard by 2050
Posted by: | CommentsChunk of budget set aside for health, pensions and aged care will hit 50 per cent by 2050.
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Aged to hit budget hard by 2050
Seven’s coverage gets a serve
Posted by: | CommentsChannel Seven’s coverage of the Australian Open has come in for a hammering with only 14 per cent of people satisfied with Seven’s performance, according to an Age online poll.
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Seven’s coverage gets a serve
Inflation low but interest rates set to jump
Posted by: | CommentsEconomists believe interest rates will rise despite consumer price index figures yesterday showing inflation at a modest 2.1 per cent in 2009.
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Inflation low but interest rates set to jump
Surge in obesity
Posted by: | CommentsThree per cent of Australians are believed to be in the most extreme category of obesity.
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Surge in obesity
Brumby staffers resist party’s cash call
Posted by: | CommentsGovernment ministerial staff defy ALP request to donate 5 per cent of their pay to the party.
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Brumby staffers resist party’s cash call
