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Palmer delivers early Christmas gifts to his Queensland Nickel workers

Queensland Nickel owner Clive Palmer poured down an early Christmas bonanza to his 800-strong workforce by throwing not only an early holiday party over the weekend but also surprising his employees with overseas trips and a brand Mercedes Benz for those the mining magnate regards as his top performers.

Humanis to acquire ResCo in $15 million deal

Recruitment company Humanis Group Ltd (ASX: HUM) today announced it has entered into a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) with resource industry service provider ResCo Services Pty Ltd in which Humanis will acquire ResCo for $13.4 million through the issue of Humanis shares at $0.01 per share.

Beach Energy to merge with Impress

Oil and gas explorers Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BP) and Impress Energy Ltd (ASX: ITC) have agreed, subject to shareholder approval, to merge through a Scheme of Arrangement.
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Confirmed: Automotive in acquisition talks

Australia's largest automotive retailer Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE) has confirmed it is in discussions with several firms to acquire car dealerships although an agreement is yet to be reached.

AFL dumps Qantas for Virgin Blue

Virgin Blue scored a goal as the official airline of the Australian Football League (AFL) after the latter dumped Qantas on an $8 million-a-year contract.

Aussie funds First State Super, Health Super to merge

Australia's private pension funds First State Super and Health Super today announced an in-principle intention to merge, in a deal that could spark more consolidation as funds in world's fourth-largest wealth management market aim to cut costs.

Telstra taps DDB Group to work on its new brand campaign

Giant telecommunication service provider Telstra Corporation has appointed emerging advertising agency DDB Group to handle the telco’s new brand campaign that it hopes would improve the company’s connections top its subscribers.

ANZ still interested in Korea Exchange Bank

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) said Tuesday it is continuing to conduct due diligence on a majority stake in Korea Exchange Bank, dismissing media reports that the Melbourne-based lender had lost out to another bidder.

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