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Gail Mabo in Tasmania for Reconciliation Week to speak in Hobart on Mabo Day

Gail Mabo, in Tasmania to speak during Reconciliation Week, says her father Eddie's spirit asked her to "walk in his shoes" some 20 years after his death in 1992. "Dad empowered me in that he wanted me to be in public speaking, but first I had to do ... >> view original

Really, this is what Australians like?

But there were many other entries on the list that would leave some scratching their heads, such as the Penitentiary Chapel in Hobart and Fremantle Prison, Western Australia. It's left us wondering, did they run out of options? Is this the best we've ... >> view original

Cassie and Matt's House Rules Tasmania $248000 mortgage

In 2014 they bought their first home together in the Hobart suburb. It comes with its pink bathroom, purple bedroom and fluorescent green carpet. "We want to preserve the character of the home; maintain that 1960s feel but modernise it," Cassie said ... >> view original

The search for yield presents a challenge for regulators

Since the financial crisis, global financial regulators have been focused on toughening up and shoring up regulation to reduce the risk of its recurrence. Now they are starting to become more conscious that their own policies might contribute to the next crisis. >> view original

“Appalling' banks hindering ASIC probe into swap rate: Medcraft

ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft has lashed out at Australia's banks for obstructing the corporate watchdog's investigation into benchmark rate rigging calling some banks' behaviour “appalling”. At a senate inquiry in Canberra today, Mr Medcraft confirmed that ... >> view original

Asia stocks subdued, euro and Aussie stand tall

TOKYO A spike in U.S. and German debt yields reduced the appetite for riskier assets to keep Asian share markets subdued on Wednesday, while the euro held gains made on upbeat euro zone inflation data and on hopes that Greece will reach a deal with ... >> view original

BHP Warns Oversupply to Keep Metal Prices Lower for Much Longer

BHP Billiton Ltd. delivered a sombre warning to global commodity markets that oversupply is very much here to stay. Tumbling prices are creating a testing environment for commodity producers, while demand is slowing to more routine levels amid a transition ... >> view original

Aurizon appoints Tim Poole as new chairman

Aurizon has appointed Tim Poole, a former Asciano chairman, as chairman-elect to succeed JB Prescott when he steps down on September 1. Poole was also appointed an independent non-executive director of the rail freight company effective on July 1, the ... >> view original

Nanna's frozen berries hepatitis A recall hits Patties Foods' profit

An outbreak of hepatitis A linked to packets of Nanna's frozen mixed berries is expected to wipe 9 per cent off Patties Foods' net profit this year. Patties began recalling its Nanna's and Creative Gourmet berries earlier this year after 18 people were infected by ... >> view original

Superannuation: Government and Opposition's policies both attract criticism

Superannuation is an area of clear difference between the Government and the Opposition, with Prime Minister Tony Abbott ruling out changes to super, while Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has already put Labor's options on the table. David Murray, the ... >> view original