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Mom says kangaroo stalked her for days, attacked
An Australian mom has told of being "stalked" by a rogue kangaroo for two days before it savaged her, leaving her with a 12-inch scar.
The second most hated road in NSW
Motorists consider it one of the state's worst roads but a long-awaited bypass of the Princes Hwy at Albion Park Rail remains nothing more than a "long-term concept". Feedback from 15,500 drivers, released by the NRMA yesterday, found the congested roadway was the second-most hated in NSW, beaten only by a dangerous stretch of the Pacific Hwy near ... (more)
Resources, energy stocks push market up
Australian shares bounced back to a firmer close, boosted by stronger resource and energy stocks, as investors took their lead from offshore.
Baldock to lead Macquarie science faculty
Current head of the School of Physics at the University of Sydney, Professor Clive Baldock will become the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science at Macquarie University.
Finsia announces new president
The Financial Services Institute of Australasia today announced the appointment of Marianne Birch, SF Fin as its new President, following the AGM held in Melbourne on 24 May 2012.
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Aurora will continue with Eureka bid
Aurora Oil & Gas says it will push on with its a takeover of Eureka Energy, despite its concerns over a $US15 million debt facility the target has signed with Macquarie Bank, which Aurora described as "exorbitant". Aurora said today it maintained serious concerns over the terms of the debt facility, which it said involves "significant and ... (more)
Macquarie urges Coalworks investors to oust chairman, CEO
Macquarie Bank Ltd on Thursday urged investors in Coalworks Ltd to oust their chairman and chief executive, a move Coalworks fears will make it easier for Whitehaven Coal Ltd to succeed with a A$172 million hostile bid.
THE Nine Network's A Current Affair denies paying $60,000 to a former prostitute who it says has provided new evidence on Craig Thomson.
A lotta luck in capturing a leaping leviathan
LIGHTNING reflexes, a sturdy hand and a great deal of luck - these are the essential assets for today's whale watching photographers.
Macquarie Lands Lead Role on Mongolia IPO
Macquarie is the latest investment bank to unearth a rich seam of potential fees in Mongolia's resources sector after securing a lead role in the proposed initial public offering of one of the country's biggest iron ore producers.
WSJ: Aurora Considers Dropping Bid For Eureka Energy-Source
Aurora Oil & Gas Ltd. may drop its A$107 million cash offer for Eureka Energy Ltd.
Proud business winners announced
The company accepted the award at the Pride In Diversity awards luncheon in Sydney on International Day Against Homophobia yesterday.
Macquarie-Led Group Buys EON Gas Grid in Germany for $4 Billion
A group led by Macquarie Group Ltd. agreed to pay 3.2 billion euros to EON AG for a network of natural-gas pipelines in Germany.
ASX follows Wall St lower at open
Australian stocks have opened lower, with local market players taking their cues from a poor night on Wall Street as the political gridlock in Greece dominated trading.
An increasing number of big businesses are embracing their LGBT employees with diverse policies and relevant programs, as highlighted by the annual Pride In Diversity Awards.
Sensual feast in Port Macquarie
IF SOMEONE in Sydney suggested I should get up early, sit in a forest and meditate on the sound of rain, I'd sneer like a llama.
Brian Gaynor: Shaky telco regulation spooks investors
Telecom's share price was hammered when it was ordered to unbundle the local copper loop network.
Chinese innovator wins inaugural botanic medal in Sydney
Australia's inaugural Lachlan Macquarie Medal has been awarded to Professor Hong De Yuan from Beijing, China in recognition of his outstanding achievement in helping protect plant biodiversity.
Sugar price dip 'may not last too much longer'
The decline in sugar prices, which fell to a 20-month low, may not have too much further to go, given the potential for weather concerns and a switching by mills to producing ethanol.
Temasek, RRJ Wager On U.S. Gas
Singapore's state investment fund and private-equity firm RRJ Capital are teaming up on a long-term bet that the U.S. exports of natural gas to Asia will boom.