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Brumbie: The only Budget numbers that matter

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
It's Christmas Eve and by this time tomorrow we'll all know if Santa has given us the present we wanted, but to really make sense of the Budget you need to understand the ground rules.

Not easy being green

SUZY MAC  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
Generous tax cuts are expected for working families and business will receive a kiss-and-make-up tax deal in the Federal Budget, but our four-legged rural residents might just be put on notice as part of the Budget's environmental contingencies.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
The Australian share market is expected to slip back slightly today after a record run as Qantas remains in a trading halt and the market awaits the outcome of today's Federal budget. At 0811 AEST, on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2007
Australian stocks had fallen at noon despite a positive morning and hitting new intraday highs. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 was down 4.4 points at 6300.5, while the all ordinaries slipped 1.8 points to 6294.4.

Consulting the cows

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2007
Ask 100 economists to predict the direction of interest rates, economic growth and inflationary pressures, and you would invariably get 100 different answers. In Cambodia they ask the royal cows.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2007
The Australian share market is expected to continue on its upward path today after US stocks performed strongly on Friday and commodity prices rose.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2007
Australian stocks have climbed to new intraday highs, with gains felt across the board, and the resources sector a strong support. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 43.7 points higher at 6289.3, with a new intraday high of 6291.6, while ...

Get outta town

SUZY MAC  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2007
Tourism in New South Wales is set to receive a government-sponsored boost in September, as Sydney residents are given the big heave-ho.

AFA launches third annual rising star awards

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2007
The AFA has launched its third annual AFA rising star of the year award, seeking to recognise up and coming new advisors who provide quality, demonstrate a commitment to education and contribute to the industry and their community.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2007
The Australian share market is expected to continue its record run today, after US stocks and commodity prices climbed overnight. At 0700 AEST, on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index contract was trading up 25 points, or 0.4 per cent ...