| Feb 3 | RBA should avoid cutting rates: McKibbin - Business Spectator BigPond News RBA should avoid cutting rates: McKibbin Business Spectator The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should avoid cutting interest rates next week and not make any decision until the European debt crisis has had a chance to play out, former .. |
| Feb 3 | HSU whistleblower denies money laundering THE Health Services Union whistleblower Kathy Jackson has been accused of destroying documents and laundering money through a colleague\'s bank account, according to a leaked email obtained by the Herald. |
| Feb 3 | Bourse closes weaker ahead of US data - The Australian TheBull.com.au Bourse closes weaker ahead of US data The Australian THE Australian sharemarket weakened slightly yesterday before the release of US non-farm payroll data, an expected decision on private sector involvement in Greek bond haircuts, and.. |
| Feb 3 | Canton route opens up - Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald Canton route opens up Sydney Morning Herald China's biggest airline as well as key Gulf carriers are expanding their Australian operations, writes Clive Dorman. Qantas faces new competition on its remaining services to Euro.. |
| Feb 3 | Westpac hints at undersized rate cuts Westpac boss Gail Kelly says bank funding costs at post GFC high amid calls for more transparency and surveillance on banks\' interest rate moves. |
| Feb 3 | PM wants more than mines for Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard wants more than just a strong mining sector after a spate of manufacturing and banking job cuts were announced this week. |
| Feb 2 | Westpac has to adapt to new world: Kelly It\'s a changing world and Australian banks have to adapt, Westpac boss Gail Kelly says, after the company announced about 550 jobs would go. |