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Harbinger Bodes Badly For Sinosteel

Friday May 30, 2008
SINOSTEEL'S plan to take control of West Australian iron ore group Midwest through its $1.36 billion cash bid has taken another whack.

Sex, Lies And Videotapes: Inquiry Exposes Wollongong's Tawdry Underbelly

Thursday May 29, 2008
THE BACKGROUND SEX, lies, bad guys and stacks of cash - the public inquiry into corruption at Wollongong City Council had all the ingredients of a Hollywood potboiler.

Sponsors Ready To Let The Hype Begin

Thursday May 29, 2008
THE Australian sports sponsorship market is expected to get a boost of cash in the next six months as marketers use the Beijing Olympics to ramp up their activity, in particular around individual sports stars, an analyst says.

Funny Time To Leave Cash Behind

Monday May 26, 2008
Forgotten savings are awaiting collection, writes Matt O'Sullivan.

Who You Know ... Gary Pease And Ross Purvis

Saturday May 24, 2008
They were young, thirsty and cash-strapped.

Strange Case Of Dropped Charges And A Box Of Cash

Friday May 23, 2008
NEW evidence links senior figures in the Indonesian Attorney-General's office to the dropping of a $US2.85 billion ($3 billion) fraud charge, allegedly in return for a $US660,000 bribe. Urip Tri Gunawan

Tips To Make Your Workplace Greener, Cleaner

Friday May 23, 2008
IF you want it but you are unable or unwilling to part with the cash to own it, there is every chance you can hire it.

> Relationships > Stage > Music > Stage > Contact Us

Thursday May 22, 2008
> RELATIONSHIPS Jessica Alba has wed long-time boyfriend Cash Warren in a private ceremonyThe pair, who are expecting their first child later this year, met on the set of the Fantastic Four in 2004.

You Can Go

Wednesday May 21, 2008
THE Newcastle Knights have asked experienced prop Mitchell Sargent to shop around for a new club in a move that could help free up cash to re-sign five-eighth Chris Bailey.

Bashed After Failed Theft

Tuesday May 20, 2008
A TEENAGER was bashed and kicked after he could not come up with any cash when being robbed by a gang of up to eight youths, Lake Macquarie police said.

Beechwood Had Other Problems

Tuesday May 20, 2008
THE unseasonal heavy rain in NSW early this year helped to seal the fate of the failed home builder Beechwood Homes, with the project delays holding up much needed cash flow, the company's receiver, Chris Campbell, from Deloitte, says.

Stashed Cash To Pay For Court Action

Tuesday May 20, 2008
SHELLHARBOUR City Council has broken into its piggy bank to cover more than $1 million in legal and investigative costs for its landmark court action over confidential leaks to a community website.

Lion Fights Indophil Bid With Offer Of Cash Return

Tuesday May 20, 2008
THE mining investment house Lion Selection has offered to return about $267 million of funds to shareholders - and possibly to return even more cash and de-list - as an alternative to a hostile scrip offer from Indophil Resources.

Funny Bones Given A Shake

Monday May 19, 2008
DRIVERS in the 2008 Variety Bash for cash are going the extra distance to raise money for children with special needs.

Cash Return For Lion Investors

Friday May 16, 2008
THE investment house Lion Selection is poised to reveal plans to return cash to shareholders after agreeing to sell two of its main assets.

Budget Breakdown

Wednesday May 14, 2008
? Forecast cash surplus $21.7 billion - the biggest amount in GDP terms in nearly a decade.

Labor Stashes The Cash To Pay For A Rainy Day

Wednesday May 14, 2008
FEWER hand-outs for the wealthy, $40 billion for nation-building, and the biggest increase in skilled migrants in 60 years are cornerstones of Wayne Swan's "save now, spend later" budget.

Reward For Food Innovation

Wednesday May 14, 2008
THE Government wants agriculture and fishing to cash-in on an emerging world food shortage by value-adding to raw produce. For encouragement it is putting up $35 million from taxpayers.

Railcorp Man Admits He Took Bribes

Tuesday May 13, 2008
A RAILCORP team leader broke down in tears before the Independent Commission Against Corruption yesterday, then railed against his "public execution" after finally admitting taking cash payments from contractors.

Raids A Victory In Drug War

Monday May 12, 2008
POLICE have claimed a victory over the drugs scourge after a Lake Macquarie investigation culminated in the seizure of more than 20 kilograms of drugs and tens of thousands of dollars in cash.

$5000 Prize On New-look Herald Site

Saturday May 10, 2008
THE Herald has launched a new look for the Hunter's best news website, theherald.com.au, and is about to give budding filmmakers in the region the chance to win $5000 worth of cash and prizes.

Cherries Waiting To Be Picked

Saturday May 10, 2008
THE global credit crunch has hit the property market hard with many companies finding it difficult to raise cash for new projects.

Cash And Crash: How The Flying Kangaroo Sale Failed

Saturday May 10, 2008
THEY hugged, they kissed, they smiled for the cameras.

Programmed Survives But Spotless Might Soon Sweeten The Deal With Cash

Thursday May 8, 2008
An independent expert's report would have added weight to the target's defence.

Cash Converter

Wednesday May 7, 2008
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Demons Want Land At Casey

Wednesday May 7, 2008
THE cash-strapped Melbourne Football Club has made a bold bid for a $500,000 package of land at Casey Fields in exchange for its commitment to its potential new home.

Cruising On Easy Street

Wednesday May 7, 2008
The two Johns have cash to spend, but they are still being cautious.

I Loves You, Porgie

Tuesday May 6, 2008
Porgie and Mr Jones Hawthorn Where: 291 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, 9882 2955 Prices: Bready things $8.50, light lunch dishes $8-$18.90, cakes and biscuits 40 cents-$4.50. Cards: Cash only. MC V Eftpos coming) BYO (corkage $5 a person) Open: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm; Sat and Sun 8.30pm-4.30pm

Go Forth And And Diversify To Make Your Money Grow

Saturday May 3, 2008
Smart investors spread their cash among all asset classes to get the best possible return, writes Simon Hoyle.

Win $5000 In Expo Cash

Friday May 2, 2008
THE Illawarra Mercury Retirement Expo will be held tomorrow at Kembla Grange Racecourse, showcasing products and services for senior members of the community.

8% Rise Tipped In Westpac's Profits

Thursday May 1, 2008
WESTPAC Banking Corporation is expected to sidestep the bad debt troubles faced by ANZ Banking Group and report a healthy 8 per cent rise in its first-half cash profit today.

Facade In A Fix

Thursday May 1, 2008
A CASH-STRAPPED Newcastle City Council could ask the Federal Government for about $10 million to fix City Hall's crumbling sandstone facade.

Reprieve: Centro Given An Extra Week

Thursday May 1, 2008
CENTRO PROPERTIES, the country's second-biggest owner of shopping centres, has been given a week to finalise details with its bankers to enable it to proceed to raise the cash necessary for its long-term survival.