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Cash Is King; Rein It In

Sunday September 28, 2008
It might take a while but we will feel the effects of the US financial debacle.

No Problems For Djs As Profit Soars

Thursday September 25, 2008
STRONG cash flow is shielding David Jones from tightening global debt markets, with the department store saying it will have no need for debt funding, other than its existing $350million facility.

Armed Thieves Rob Food Outlet

Monday September 22, 2008
KNIFE-wielding bandits robbed a Glendale fast-food outlet last night, taking a small amount of cash.

Knife Threat

Monday September 22, 2008
KNIFE-wielding thugs robbed a Glendale fast-food outlet last night, taking some cash.

Future Fund Hunts Deals

Sunday September 21, 2008
THE Federal Government's $64 billion Future Fund is looking to cash in on the chaos gripping financial markets by buying slices of discount companies and bargain shares.

Brethren's Secret Donation Bid To Howard Coffers

Sunday September 21, 2008
MEMBERS of the Exclusive Brethren were actively attempting to donate to John Howard's re-election campaign last year in a manner that meant the cash injection would not have been disclosed to the public.

Future Fund Ready To Snaffle Bargain Stocks

Sunday September 21, 2008
THE Federal Government's $64 billion Future Fund is looking to cash in on the chaos gripping financial markets by buying slices of discount companies and bargain shares.

Joint Push For More Cash

Sunday September 21, 2008
A KEY player in the fight for Australian sport to receive more money from the Government before the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics believes the benefits of beating the increasingly powerful British at their home Games would mirror the uplifting contribution to the national psyche of Don Bradman during the depression.

Sect Attempted Secret Donations To Howard

Sunday September 21, 2008
MEMBERS of the Exclusive Brethren attempted to donate to John Howard's re-election campaign last year in a way that meant the cash injection would never have been disclosed to the public.

Wiki Rejected Big Money To Stick With Warriors

Sunday September 21, 2008
RUBEN WIKI sacrificed a mountain of cash and the chance to claim the Super League and Challenge Cup double with St Helens for a part in the Warriors' fairytale finals run.

Bonuses At Asciano After Horror Year

Saturday September 20, 2008
THE chief executive of the debt-crippled Asciano Group, Mark Rowsthorn, was paid a $1.3 million "cash incentive" last financial year, a period in which the company reported a $695 million loss and suffered a 70 per cent slump in its share price.

Fortescue Plans $2b Expansion In Pilbara

Saturday September 20, 2008
FORTESCUE METALS has not yet turned a profit, but the iron ore miner is confident its cash flows are so strong it can fund an expansion project costing up to $2 billion solely from internal sources by the end of next year.

Crosby In $182m Bid For Medusa

Saturday September 20, 2008
THE HONG KONG investment bank Crosby Capital has made a $182 million cash bid for the Philippines goldminer Medusa Mining just one week after pulling out of a $540 million consortium bid for the Philippines copper-gold explorer Indophil Resources.

$2000 Cash A Wonderful Cure

Friday September 19, 2008
ELISABETH Abela had unexpected but exciting news at the doctor's surgery yesterday morning.

Hope Springs Eternal For East Coast Investors As New Guard Takes Over

Friday September 19, 2008
Search for cold, hard cash as company's funds continue to vanish faster than the melting snow.

Last Cash Booths On Bridge To Close

Thursday September 18, 2008
IT IS the next step to a cashless road network and, potentially, city-wide road pricing.

Take Cash And Run Or Not To Run?

Thursday September 18, 2008
There are some good deals in fixed interest for cash at the moment, but the best is probably past.

Brothel Visitor Jailed For Cash Raid

Wednesday September 17, 2008
A MAN who assaulted another man on a bus and who stole $2000 during an early-morning visit to a brothel while the assault proceedings were before the court was jailed yesterday for three months.

When The Path To A Big Pot Of Cash Is Blocked ...

Wednesday September 17, 2008
It didn't stop Burrup's owner. He found another route.

Another Blow To Centro Investors

Saturday September 13, 2008
INVESTORS in the unlisted Centro direct property funds may see no cash for some time unless assets can be sold and the cross-ownership structure in the troubled Centro empire can be unwound.

Another Blow From Centro

Saturday September 13, 2008
INVESTORS in the unlisted Centro Direct Property Funds may see no cash for some time unless assets can be sold and the cross-ownership structure within the troubled Centro empire unwound.

Territory Says $24.5m In Loans 'not Material'

Saturday September 13, 2008
TERRITORY Resources has insisted its $24.5 million in loans to failed goldminer Monarch Gold were not material - even though the amount comprised nearly half of the iron ore miner's annual cash flow.

Packer Fund Sweetens Cash-out Scheme

Thursday September 11, 2008
JAMES PACKER'S listed hedge fund, Ellerston GEMS, has sweetened the terms of a scheme enabling shareholders to cash out.

Nelson Conjures Cash For Pension

Thursday September 11, 2008
THE Federal Opposition increased its demand on the budget surplus to almost $5 billion a year yesterday as it tried to embarrass the Government into granting single aged pensioners an immediate rise of $30 a week.

Packer Sweetens Exit For Hedge Fund Investors

Thursday September 11, 2008
JAMES Packer's listed hedge fund, Ellerston GEMS, has sweetened the terms of a scheme enabling shareholders to cash out of the fund.

Funding Shortfall Hits Saints' New Home

Thursday September 4, 2008
ST KILDA'S plan for new training and administration headquarters at Seaford has struck a funding shortfall after Frankston City Council voted against increasing its cash contribution.

Biotechs Find Cash As Market Thaws

Wednesday September 3, 2008
AFTER months of being frozen out from raising capital on the sharemarket by tanking share prices and investors' flight from risk, life sciences companies are starting to return to the market. The sector's drought-breaking IPO is set down for mid-October when cancer treatment developer Beta Pharmaceutical intends to list after raising up to $5million. Some companies are desperate for cash. The Survival Index managed by newsletter Bioshares gives 21 out of 93 listed companies less than six months ...

Pulp Fact As Gunns Goes Through The Mill

Wednesday September 3, 2008
Gunns needs to raise cash to get its balance sheet in better shape, but investors may be wary as market volatility lops its share price.

One Cut Down, Three To Go

Wednesday September 3, 2008
INVESTORS are predicting a series of interest rate cuts after the Reserve Bank did an about-turn, reducing its official cash rate for the first time in almost seven years.