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I am a billionaire: Clive Palmer

HE is the richest man in Queensland, a resources industry heavyweight built on the foundations of property development.

Strong cattle sales at Ag show

AUCTIONEERS reported spirited bidding and strong prices at the Ag Show Bull Sale, rated as the State's “best value, multi-vendor, multi-breed sale”.

Sharp fall in SME credit growth

CREDIT demand of Australia's small business sector fell sharply in June, with demand for asset finance plunging 21 per cent.

Plush hotel a step closer

AFTER a two year battle to overcome residents' objections, a swish $15 million hotel development has been approved at Byron Bay.
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Marketing gone viral, bru

JAROD Green never dreamed that a good-natured attempt to poke fun at the New Zealand accent would turn into a multimillion dollar merchandising phenomenon.
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ANZ 'best value for small firms'

FINANCIAL researcher Canstar Cannex Pty Ltd has named ANZ Banking Group as providing the best value banking service for small businesses.

James Hardie in trading halt

JAMES Hardie Industries SE has gone into a trading halt pending a decision by the Federal Court regarding the company's appeal against a tax office assessment.

Grey nomads a beacon of hope

NEW research shows grey nomads are more than a source of revenue for Australian towns - they have the potential to keep struggling communities alive.

Hogan hopes to get ATO green light

PAUL Hogan is hopeful the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will lift the travel ban it placed on him and allow him to return to the United States.

Gympie’s golden prophesy

KILKIVAN'S Prophet Gold Mine owner John Parsons and his radical geological theories have achieved major international recognition.

Six investment scams

PROPERTY consumer advocate Neil Jenman paints a sorry picture of what he terms "investment ghettos".

Big spending this Father's Day

DADS can look forward to a more extravagant Father's Day this year, with analysts predicting we will splash out $1 billion on presents and restaurant meals.

Activity picks up in RBA absence

CONSUMER activity has perked up in the absence of further interest rate increases by the Reserve Bank, with retail spending proving stronger than expectations.

The power of mobile marketing

AUSTRALIAN businesses can be frustratingly slow when it comes to adopting new technology, and mobile marketing is one area where few companies dare to tread.

Exports to boost GDP

A STRONG mining export performance has helped slash nearly $10 billion off the current account deficit in the June quarter.