Rates expected to remain on hold

THE Reserve Bank is likely to keep the cash rate on hold as it waits on the outcome of the federal election and allows its August rate cut to work its magic. All fourteen economists surveyed by AAP expect the RBA to keep the cash rate at the...

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Rudd clashes with pastor over gay marriage

MONDAY night television is not a usual venue for theological discussion but Prime Minister Kevin Rudd showed off his knowledge of the Bible as he clashed with a Brisbane pastor over gay marriage. Mr Rudd turned feisty after first attempting...

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Rudd offers health hub to woo Tassie

KEVIN Rudd will pledge a multi-million dollar health and sports science centre when he visits Tasmania, saying it will boost much-needed jobs in the north of the state. The prime minister will be in Launceston on Tuesday to announce a $28 million...

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Businesses still gloomy about 2013

NEITHER the conclusion of the federal election nor the most recent interest rate cut is likely to stimulate Australia's slowing economy, says credit information bureau Dun & Bradstreet. D&B's latest Business Expectations Survey, released...

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Labor to lose four or five Qld seats: poll

A SHARP fall in Labor's primary vote across seven Queensland electorates since the 2010 election would result in the loss of four, possibly five, seats, a new poll shows. The Australian newspaper reports there has been a swing against the government...

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