ASX queries Wesfarmers' bid for Coles For the second time in two weeks, Wesfarmers Ltd's estimated $20 billion bid for Coles Group Ltd has prompted questions from a market watchdog. 18 Jun 2007
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$A rise 'could wipe $1.7b off exports' The strength of the Australian dollar could wipe $1.7 billion off manufacturing exports this year, and a further rise in the currency will cause even more damage, a new study shows. 14 Jun 2007
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Private equity rise 'to boost exec pay' The surge of private equity deals in Australia could put upwards pressure on executive pay packets, a recruitment consultant says. 14 Jun 2007
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NSW claims 'within allowance for losses' Insurer QBE Insurance Group Ltd says claims made as a result of severe storms that lashed parts of NSW over the weekend are within its allowance for "large losses and catastrophes". 12 Jun 2007
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UK Telecom exec may replace NZ's Gattung British Telecom executive Paul Reynolds is believed to be the front-runner to replace Telecom New Zealand chief executive Theresa Gattung, The Australian newspaper reports. 12 Jun 2007
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Newcastle 'to lose 2m tonnes in coal' Australia's largest coal export terminal at Newcastle will lose around 2 million tonnes of coal exports after a storm and floods halted ship loadings and rail transport, the port operator said. 11 Jun 2007
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Keating slams coalition's economic cred Former prime minister Paul Keating has blasted the coalition government's claims to have managed the economy well, saying all it has had to do is run a budget surplus each year. 07 Jun 2007
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Murdoch Says Meeting was 'Constructive' News Corp. (NYSE: NWS) chief Rupert Murdoch told reporters that he had a good meeting with Dow Jones & Co.'s controlling Bancroft family over his proposal to purchase the company for $5 billion. 05 Jun 2007
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Qld budget 'driven by population growth' Next week's state budget will be about planning for Queensland's booming population, Treasurer Anna Bligh says. 03 Jun 2007
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Swan rejects Costello's states' attack The federal treasurer's attack on the states' financial management is an attempt to divert attention from the commonwealth's revenue windfall, which has grown almost four times the rate of state revenue, opposition treasury spokesman Wayne Swan says. 03 Jun 2007
