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Clive Palmer fails in bid to stop giving evidence at Federal Court hearing
CLIVE Palmer’s sore foot was his “top priority” in February, not the collapse of Queensland Nickel and the pending redundancy of hundreds of workers.The former federal MP has continued to dance around questions in the Federal Court in Brisbane today, where liquidators are trying to show he acted as shadow director of the doomed company.Mr Palmer had earlier sought to halt the day’s hearing on the grounds he has launched an application in the High Court to stop giving evidence, a matter that will..>> view originalThe Star casino plans new $500m, '6-star' hotel as it prepares to take on James Packer's Crown Sydney
Sydney is to get a new $500 million, "six-star" hotel, with apartments and an updated restaurant strip at Pyrmont, as part of The Star Entertainment group's renovation of the city's main casino as it prepares to take on James Packer's proposed Crown resort at Barangaroo.The proposed 220-room hotel and 150 residences is in addition to the $500 million works already under way at The Star, which includes the refurbishment of rooms at the Astral Tower and Residences, the opening of the Harvest Buff..>> view originalStocks close 1 per cent stronger
Stocks close 1 per cent strongerThe Australian sharemarket has seen red for a fifth straight week despite a strong rally through Friday trade.At the end of the session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index had surged 56.8 points, or 1.08 per cent, to 5,296.7, while the broader All Ordinaries index bounded 59.6 points, or 1.12 per cent, to 5,396.7.Monday’s 2.2 per cent skid prevented the market from a positive week, with the losing run of five weeks the longest such streak in two years.A run of three ..>> view originalGovernment backtracks on decision to end year-round presence on Macquarie Island
Australia's Antarctic Division has backtracked on its decision to close the Macquarie Island Research Station in 2017.Scientists were critical of the planned closure, and said the observations made on the 13,000 hectare island were key for accurate short-term forecasting and an understanding of climate change's impact over the Southern Ocean. Macquarie Island is home to important wildlife, including penguins. Photo: iStock The Greens spokeswoman Cassy O'Connor said it was not only imper..>> view originalI've had enough: Estia boss Paul Gregersen quits
US Navy orders two Austal ships for $434m - The West Australian
US Navy orders two Austal ships for $434m Peter Williams - The West Australian on September 16, 2016, 12:38 pm UPDATE 2.35pm: The US Navy has awarded Austal a $434 million contract to build another two high-speed troop carriers. The order to design and construct the expeditionary fast transport vessels at Austal’s Alabama shipyard includes a previously announced contract for long lead-time materials.The order comes on top of a 10-ship contract the WA company won..>> view originalBBY chairman Glenn Rosewall was 'a tyrant', court hears
Collapsed stockbroking firm BBY was run like a "dictatorship" under former chairman Glenn Rosewall, the NSW Supreme Court has heard, as he sought advice on budget forecasts from a self-proclaimed psychic and ordered management to dip into client funds to shore up the firm.Accounting firm KPMG is conducting a liquidators' examination into the demise of Sydney-based BBY, which collapsed in May 2015 owing an estimated $61 million to clients. Former CEO of collapsed stockbroker BBY Arun Mahara..>> view originalFiat Chrysler recalls 1.9 cars worldwide
Fiat Chrysler has recalled 1.9 million vehicles worldwide due to a possible defect preventing airbags and seatbelts from functioning properly in collisions.The company on Thursday said the problem stems from a specific control module.Fiat Chrysler said it was aware of three fatalities and five injuries that could be related to the defect.Vehicles affected included various models from the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Lancia brands manufactured between 2010 and 2014.The majority of the affected vehic..>> view original
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