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Cash Converters has obtained $60 million from Westpac Bank that the second hand dealer and short-term loan provider will use to grow its personal loan book.

The Australian share market has opened lower over renewed jitters about the euro zone, following a bailout deal for Cyprus.

New resources minister Gary Gray has ruled out any changes to federal Labor's controversial mining tax.

US stocks have tumbled after a top European finance official suggested the Cyprus bailout framework could serve as a template for other European bank crises.

The federal government is seeking feedback from business on its plan to make company tax payments monthly instead of quarterly.

The federal opposition has demanded the government deliver an "honest budget" on May 14, rather than its usual "fudges" and "money shuffling".

Doray Minerals says the mine life at its Andy Well gold operation can be extended following the unveiling of the maiden resource for the Judy Lode deposit.

Hundreds of journalists have pledged support for a Fairfax reporter facing court action by billionaire Gina Rinehart to reveal sources for an unauthorised biography about her.

Petrol could be up to three cents a litre cheaper in the next few weeks, an economist says.

Australian stocks closed higher led by the major banks as Cyprus struck a bailout deadline-day deal with the European Central Bank.

The West Australian government should open up competition in the electricity market for small customers and let providers decide whether it's financially viable, the Economic Regulation Authority (

Animal welfare protesters calling for a halt to live exports and exporters angry over new supply chain checks will rally outside a community cabinet meeting in Perth.

Australia's energy players are looking at offshore gas processing to ensure resources such as the Browse and Scarborough fields are exploited in the near future.

Wesfarmers’ Kleenheat Gas has entered the domestic natural gas market, offering a discount to win customers from former monopoly market holder, Alinta.

Gold junior Hannans Reward has raised $2.8 million to fund exploration at its Pahtohavare copper-gold project in northern Sweden.

Gary Gray's appointment to the important resources portfolio has got the nod of approval from the sector.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed the government has given up on its remaining proposals for media reform, billed by media organisations as an attack on free speech. 

A new brand of the Holiday Inn hotels is set to make its Australian debut in Perth at a new $35 million development on Adelaide Terrace. 

Engineering and construction contractor Clough says it is on the lookout for fresh acquisitions after selling its stake in Forge Group, less than three years after it purchased it.

Western Australian junior minister Gary Gray has been promoted to federal cabinet, taking the pivotal Resources and Energy portfolio in a reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard this mo

The Australian share market has opened higher as investors await the outcome of talks over Cyprus's debt bailout.

Leighton Holdings has appointed Bob Humphris as the construction giant's new chairman.

The talk on Wall Street shifted last week from the pursuit of record highs to the future of the eurozone after the Cyprus banking crisis took centre stage.

Tempo Australia has won a construction services contract with Laing O’Rourke Australia at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert port expansion project.

Construction has started on a new gateway to Rockingham – a $28 million extension to Mundijong Road.

Retired footballer turned marketing specialist David Sierakowski has signed up sporting greats Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Pavlich for a new business venture pitched at Western Australia’s top board

Cedar Woods director Robert Brown has sold off just over $4.7 million shares in the company.

 Australian shares closed slightly higher after solid gains for the major banks offset weak overseas leads.

Paynes Find Gold has enjoyed a solid rise on the ASX today, after it said it had begun producing gold at its namesake operation.

Loss-making Whitehaven Coal is laying off 40 workers in NSW as it cuts costs to deal with lower coal prices.