Newcastle coal workers take strike action

Newcastle coal workers take strike action

AAP More than 200 workers at a Newcastle coal terminal will embark on a week of strike action in a bid to secure better workplace conditions. Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) employees will conduct protected ...

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  • Newcastle coal workers take strike action AAP - 40 minutes ago
    Newcastle coal workers take strike action

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    The Australian dollar has risen to its highest point in a week as commodity prices and share markets rally. At 1200 AEST on Friday, the local unit was trading at 103.30 US cents, up from 102.46 cents on ...

  • Bank of Japan boosts economy, inflation view AFP - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 9:19 AM AEST
    Bank of Japan boosts economy, inflation view

    The Bank of Japan on Friday boosted its inflation and economic growth projections for the world's third-largest economy as it eyes an end to years of deflation. The semi-annual report, which came as the ...

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    The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to spend up to $2 billion on Chinese yuan as the currency gains increasing importance in financial markets. RBA deputy governor Dr Philip Lowe on Wednesday said the ...

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    The only thing standing between "quantitative easing" of monetary policy in the developed economies and a surge in inflation is a bunch of bankers. Do a quick trawl around the internet and you'll ...

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    Australian bond futures prices are lower after most stock markets gained ground during the offshore session. "It's just following overseas movements. Stocks market overseas had a very good night and ...

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