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Call for urgent probe into Trio super collapse

A parliamentary committee has recommended authorities investigate the collapse of Trio Capital after the biggest superannuation fraud in Australian history.
ABC - May 17, 12:32 am
Local shares rocked by European woes

Stocks have suffered their worst drop this year as escalating financial and political turmoil in Europe sends fear through the markets.
ABC - May 16, 6:40 pm
E Timor unveils disputed gas field pipeline

The government in East Timor has shown off a European-built pipeline which it says can be used to send natural gas to the country from the disputed Greater Sunrise Field off the north-west coast of Australia.
ABC - May 16, 5:16 pm
Council adds to doubts for Brickworks traders

Brickworks Markets traders have indicated a lease arrangement being offered by West Torrens Council in Adelaide would fail to give them the long-term certainty they want.
ABC - May 16, 3:45 pm
Job insecurity the 'new frontier' for unions

Union leaders are describing the rise of insecure jobs as the new frontier in the battle for workers' rights and are promising to fight back.
ABC - May 16, 3:10 pm
BHP chairman lashes 'high cost' Australia

The chairman of BHP Billiton says the company's Australian operations are facing pressure from high production costs, difficult industrial relations, high taxes and global instability.
ABC - May 16, 2:55 pm
Fears grow about spread of seismic exploration

Conservationists and commercial fishermen are calling on the Federal Government to reverse its decision to allow oil and gas exploration in some areas off the Northern Territory coast.
ABC - May 16, 2:40 pm
Consumers still glum despite rate cut

Worries about the economic stability of the eurozone continue to weigh on consumer confidence despite the Reserve Bank slashing the cash rate this month, a closely watched survey has found.
ABC - May 16, 2:33 pm
Power bill relief for pensioners

The Premier, Lara Giddings, has announced a boost to electricity concessions for Tasmania's 78,000 pensioners and healthcare card holders.
ABC - May 16, 2:33 pm
Construction hurdle for new school, housing

The construction of a primary school and government housing development in Canberra has halted, with the company behind the projects going into administration.
ABC - May 16, 2:22 pm
Unions push to increase state minimum wage

Unions WA wants the state's minimum wage to be increased by 7 per cent but businesses say that would cripple small cafes, shops and restaurants.
ABC - May 16, 1:53 pm
Shares tumble as Greece heads for new poll

The Australian share market struggled in morning trade, touching a two-month low amid strengthening concerns that Greece would not repay its debts.
ABC - May 16, 12:37 pm
CSG compensation considered for NSW farmers

The New South Wales Government says farmers could be offered greater compensation to encourage coal seam gas projects on their land.
ABC - May 16, 12:25 pm
Bigger farm yields: Are they making Aussies fat?

A public debate has questioned whether farm efficiency and bigger yields are changing dietary habits and promoting rising obesity among Australians.
ABC - May 16, 12:24 pm
St Hilliers' construction arm in administration

The construction arm of St Hilliers Group has been placed in voluntary administration, throwing into disarray building projects in regional Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT.
ABC - May 16, 12:13 pm