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Financial impact of Aus Ag Co suspension

09 Jun 2011 - Yesterday it was a trading halt and today it's the temporary suspension of live animal exports to Indonesia, that has the Australian Agricultural Company Limited (ASX…

MAp Group welcomes new leadership

09 Jun 2011 - MAp Group (ASX:MAP), the company that runs Sydney Airport, will have new leadership in the new financial year as Kerrie Mather steps into the role of managing directo…

Linc spuds first oil well

09 Jun 2011 - Linc Energy Ltd (ASX:LNC) has 'spudded' its first oil well in what it says is the most aggressive oil and gas exploration program in South Australia for almost 30 yea…

Hastie restructuring debt

09 Jun 2011 - After a long trend of appearing as one of the worst performers on the S&P/ASX200, Hastie Group Limited (ASX:HST) is restructuring its debt.

Qantas may align with China Eastern

09 Jun 2011 - In the same week Virgin Australia Ltd (ASX:VBA) signed an agreement with Singapore Airlines, reports have emerged that Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) may be followi…

NAB online mortgage a hit

08 Jun 2011 - National Australia Bank's (ASX:NAB) newest product, the UBank online-only mortgage, has had a successful first week on the market.

Westpac aggressive campaign

08 Jun 2011 - Westpac steps up financial advice advertising in the lead up to the end of the financial year.

Stockland industrial portfolio sale

08 Jun 2011 - Stockland (ASX:SGP) may be selling 20 per cent of its industrial portfolio.

Kathmandu climbing growth

08 Jun 2011 - The CFO of Kathmandu Holdings Limited (ASX:KMD) has told his investors Australia is the 'land of opportunity'.

Amcor price fixing battle

08 Jun 2011 - Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) has been facing the Victorian Supreme Court this week, fighting a claim against a group of former executives.

Rio Tinto releases output forecast

08 Jun 2011 - Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) says it's on track to produce more than 240 million tonnes of the iron ore this year, compared with 239 million tonnes last year.

Fortescue warns of rising costs

07 Jun 2011 - Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) warns that costs to fund its $US8.4 billion expansion could rise.

News Corp to charge for online content

07 Jun 2011 - News Corporation (ASX:NWS) has announced that it will charge $2.95 per week for online access to The Australian, or, $4.95 to also access The Weekend Australian.

Virgin Blue partners with Singapore Airlines

07 Jun 2011 - Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd (ASX:VBA) and Singapore Airlines establish a long-term partnership.

Metcash improves FY profit

07 Jun 2011 - Metcash Ltd (ASX:MTS) improves its full year result by 6.1 per cent, posting a net profit of $241.4 million.

QR inks $900M Gindalbie rail haulage deal

07 Jun 2011 - QR National (ASX:QRN) has inked a rail haulage agreement with Gindalbie Metals Ltd (ASX:GBG), expected to generate around $900 million in revenue for QR.

Leighton secures $1.85B hospital project

07 Jun 2011 - Leighton Holdings Ltd (ASX:LEI) reaches a financial close on a $1.85 billion project to construct the Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia.

Lend Lease awarded two major projects

06 Jun 2011 - Lend Lease (ASX:LLC) has secured a $122.5 million building contract with the University of New South Wales, and a $900 million contract with the Queensland Children's…

Iluka expecting significant increases

06 Jun 2011 - Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) says it will be expecting to achieve an increase of between 70 and 75 per cent for its titanium dioxide products in the second half …

Ausenco new corporate strategy

06 Jun 2011 - Ausenco Limited (ASX:AAX) is preparing for strong global demand for its process infrastructure solutions, with the appointment of new senior staff.