Rudd under the pump as fuel heads for $1.70

22.05.2008 16:25

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PETROL prices could climb clear of $1.60 today after oil hit fresh record highs.

Australia

Economics & Finance

Broadband plan hit by another delay

22.05.2008 16:25

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THE Federal Government has been forced to push back a deadline for tenders to build its planned national broadband network.

Australia

Economics & Finance

Dollar touches post-1983 high

22.05.2008 01:48

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THE dollar opened firmer today after US central bank forecasts of slower American growth pushed the currency to its highest level since December 1983.

Australia

Economics & Finance

Telstra doubles broadband cost

22.05.2008 01:47

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TELSTRA's Sol Trujillo says the cost of a national broadband network has doubled - three days before tenders close to build it.

Australia

Economics & Finance

Stagflation alert as oil soars

22.05.2008 01:47

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A SURGE in oil prices to near $US134 a barrel combined with a US economy in near recession has ignited fears of stagflation.

Australia

Economics & Finance