Greece caves in on public service cuts

Greece has caved in to demands to cut public service jobs, announcing 15,000 positions will go this year.

Oil falls below $US97 on Greece concerns

Oil prices fell on Monday as talks stalled on a Greek debt deal needed to avoid a disastrous default.

Banks must pass on rate cut - ACTU

The ACTU says the big four banks have no excuse for not passing any interest rate cut in full.

CEOs, chefs feed 1000 in Sydney

Celebrity chefs and top CEOs have cooked for 1000 people in need in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

CFOs optimistic about economy in 2012

A new survey has found that finance directors are optimistic about Australia's growth prospects in 2012.

Swan warns banks on rate cuts

Wayne Swan says the major banks shouldn't take their customers for granted in setting interest rates.

Suburbs pose job challenges - study

Fear of using public transport at night is a barrier to keeping a job in disadvantaged areas, a study shows.

Small businesses risk cyber attacks

Small businesses have embraced the internet but 16 per cent don't use anti-virus software, a study shows.

Retail trade fell 0.1 per cent in Dec

Official data shows Australian retail spending fell 0.1 per cent in December.

New Boeing Dreamliner problem

Boeing says it has discovered a manufacturing error that will require repairs in some 787 Dreamliners.

Job ads hits two-year high - ANZ survey

A new ANZ survey shows job advertisements have posted their largest monthly rise since February 2010.

Joyce warns senators over law change

Alan Joyce has warned a senate hearing proposed legislative changes are a major threat to future of Qantas.

Aust boss of UK rail firm gives up bonus

The Australian CEO of Britain's Network Rail says he and his directors have decided not to take any bonuses.

Perpetual CEO stands down

Investment firm Perpetual's CEO Chris Ryan has stood down, with Geoff Lloyd appointed as his replacement.

Telstra expected to report earnings lift

Telstra Corporation is expected to report a double-digit increase in first half profit.

Aust loosens the purse strings for love

Petrol relief in the next week

Coalition pressured on car manufacturing

Aust dollar falls from six month high

China bans airlines from paying carbon

$A falls on retail trade data

Extract seeks other suitors

Consumer prices rise in January