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ANZ eyes online services to drive costs down

The head of Australia's third biggest bank is predicting more banking services will go online as banks move to cut costs.
ABC - May 5, 11:20 am
Philippines vows better protection for journalists

The Philippines has vowed to end a culture of impunity after being ranked the third most dangerous place for journalists.
ABC - May 4, 9:25 pm
Defence community welcomes mental health boost

The former commander of Australian forces in Afghanistan, John Cantwell, has welcomed extra funding to help Defence Force personnel battling a mental illness.
ABC - May 4, 10:43 am
Cabbies threaten airport boycott over dispute

The Victorian Taxi Association will intervene in a dispute between cab drivers and Melbourne Airport, which led to fiery protests outside the arrivals terminal yesterday.
ABC - May 4, 10:38 am
E Timor challenges gas treaty with Australia

East Timor is seeking to tear up a treaty with Australia on oil and gas revenues in the Timor Sea, arguing Australia spied on it during negotiations in 2004.
ABC - May 4, 5:39 am
Forestry deal 'old fashioned' funding

The Australian Greens leader is maintaining her opposition to the forest peace deal but is refusing to criticise the Tasmanian Greens.
ABC - May 3, 6:11 pm
Packer casino 'no done deal'

The New South Wales Deputy Premier insists James Packer's plan for a new six-star hotel and casino at Barangaroo is not a done deal, despite the billionaire businessman unveiling potential designs for the project.
ABC - May 3, 6:04 pm
Market closes flat ahead of key US jobs report

The local share market has ended flat as investors take money out of the market, particularly bank stocks, ahead of a key US jobs report.
ABC - May 3, 5:53 pm
Record Westpac profit delivers special dividend

Westpac has turned in a record profit of more than $3.3 billion in the first six months of its financial year, and is rewarding shareholders with a special dividend in response.
ABC - May 3, 3:22 pm
Services sector shrinkage sign of broader slowdown

There has been a sharp fall in the level of activity in the nation's services sector, with business-related services such as transport and storage faring particularly poorly.
ABC - May 3, 1:25 pm
Drought tightens its grip across Australia

In case you hadn't noticed, it's dry out there.
ABC - May 3, 1:04 pm
Architects unveil designs for Packer's hotel

Three international architectural firms have submitted designs for James Packer's proposed billion dollar hotel and casino at Sydney's Barangaroo precinct.
ABC - May 3, 1:02 pm
Rise of 2.1pc sought for SA power

Rising network costs could add an extra $41 to the average annual power bill in South Australia.
ABC - May 3, 10:55 am
Pay rises to be hit by super contributions

The New South Wales Government has confirmed it will use part of annual pay increases granted to public servants to meet its superannuation obligations.
ABC - May 3, 10:44 am
Slow take-up for housing stimulus grants

The housing industry believes a crucial plank of the Tasmanian Government's $25 million jobs package is failing.
ABC - May 3, 8:41 am