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Red tape limits oil and gas industry productivity

A report released today reveals productivity in Australia's oil and gas industry is being limited by red tape, lengthy approvals processes and the high Australian dollar.
ABC - May 27, 1:22 pm
Train carriage restored for royals

A train carriage used by the royal family on its Tasmanian visits has been restored for public display.
ABC - May 27, 10:16 am
TSO ticket sales slump

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is defending its performance despite an annual report showing a hit to its budget.
ABC - May 27, 10:14 am
Eat Local app and website promote SA produce

There are hopes a new website and mobile phone application will drive growth in South Australia's food industry.
ABC - May 27, 10:11 am
Thousands rally in support of mining

A pro-mining rally on Tasmania's west coast has been attended by thousands of people, including the Premier and the Opposition Leader.
ABC - May 26, 11:43 am
Joe Ludwig launches national food plan to grow industry

Federal Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig has unveiled a new plan designed to grow the local food industry and put Australia on the world food map.
ABC - May 25, 4:22 pm
ASIC appeals against fairness of Storm settlement

Australia's corporate regulator is appealing against the fairness of a financial settlement between former Storm Financial clients and the Macquarie Bank.
ABC - May 25, 10:18 am
Indonesia's central bank chief urges banks to compete overseas

Indonesia's new central bank governor has urged the country's banks to be ready to compete internationally as authorities seek access to foreign markets.
ABC - May 25, 7:31 am
Australian shares slide for second day

Australian shares recorded their worst weekly performance this year, with a second straight day of heavy falls on Friday.
ABC - May 25, 1:14 am
PM Julia Gillard rejects calls to raise import tariffs as car industry struggles for survival after Ford closure

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has stared down backbench calls for an increase in tariffs on imported cars in the wake of Ford's .
ABC - May 24, 5:52 pm
Greiner resignation signals 'no-confidence' in O'Farrell

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell is facing accusations that departures at the top of Infrastructure New South Wales amount to a vote of no-confidence in him.
ABC - May 24, 4:54 pm
Premier's Aurora sale pledge

The sale of state-owned power retailer Aurora Energy could provide the Tasmanian Government with a pre-election war chest.
ABC - May 24, 4:26 pm
Fares to rise for some ferry passengers

New ticketing rules will significantly increase fares for Sydney ferry passengers who use multi-trip tickets for their daily commute.
ABC - May 24, 3:54 pm
Holden ready to seek more government support

As Ford makes plans to exit manufacturing in Australia, Holden managing director Mike Devereux has flagged another approach to government for assistance.
ABC - May 24, 3:37 pm
Nine parties interested in troubled Trims

Management of Adelaide clothing retailer Trims said some high-profile buyers had shown interest in the troubled business.
ABC - May 24, 3:34 pm