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$A stuck around parity

The Australian dollar is trading around 100 US cents after falling on expectations the United States will begin to wind back its stimulus measures.
May 13, 5:42 pm
Kevin Sheedy sticks by A-League comments

GWS coach Kevin Sheedy says he meant nothing untoward by a comment linking Western Sydney Wanderers' A-League success to the immigration department.
May 13, 5:38 pm
Aust shares close flat

The Australian share market closed flat on Monday affected by falls in the local currency to parity with the US dollar
May 13, 5:25 pm
Budget will invest in the future: Swan

Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury says Australia's standout economic performance hasn't happened by chance.
May 13, 5:20 pm
$A stuck around parity

The Australian dollar is trading around 100 US cents after falling on growing expectations the United States will begin to wind back stimulus measures.
May 13, 5:15 pm
Gallipoli tour firms misleading: minister

Veterans Affairs Minister Warren Snowdon says tour companies that have sold tickets to Gallipoli 2015 events should give the money back.
May 13, 5:12 pm
Aust shares close flat

The Australian share market closed flat on Monday affected by falls in the local currency to below parity with the US dollar
May 13, 5:04 pm
Aust 3yr bonds stronger

Australian three-year bond futures are stronger following disappointing business confidence figures.
May 13, 4:49 pm
Asylum boat meets fiery end in Darwin

An Indonesian ferry used by asylum seekers to reach waters off Darwin has been destroyed by authorities.
ABC - May 13, 4:48 pm
DFAT to be spared job cuts in budget: Carr

Foreign Minister Bob Carr says the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will be spared further job cuts in Tuesday's budget.
May 13, 4:41 pm
Stocks to watch at close on Monday

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at close on Monday
May 13, 4:34 pm
Hawks have set up their AFL season: Hodge

Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge says the side have set up their season by getting through a tough opening draw.
May 13, 4:33 pm
Growth outside of mining is no magic act

Economists expect the Rebalancing Fairy to wave her magic wand and make other sectors take over from mining, but the spell she has cast is weak.
May 13, 4:32 pm
Aust shares close flat

The Australian share market at the close on Monday
May 13, 4:20 pm
Gas price must be dealt with: Incitec

Explosives and fertiliser maker Incitec Pivot has urged action to deal with soaring local gas prices as it posted a fall in profit.
May 13, 4:17 pm