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Despite a decline in building approvals, residential investment is set to improve over the next couple of years, but it remains unlikely to aid the economy's transition away from its reliance on mining investment.

The Babolat family had found its comfort zone making tennis racquets for the world's best players over 140 years, but when life threw a tragic challenge their way they had to scramble to stay in play.

As the RMB's international use continues to grow, the world's financial centres are scrambling to capture a greater share of the profits.

Woodside's buyback of Shell's residual shareholding looks likely to fail, providing its opponents with an opportunity to force Woodside into an 'equal access' buyback for all shareholders.

It's been a tumultuous time for Australia's family business sector in recent years, with many iconic businesses acquired by foreign buyers and losing a part of their identity in the process.

In this video, China Spectator editor Peter Cai explains the forces behind the cleanout of corrupt Chinese politicians and what it means for Australia.

It's the best tech mystery of 2014. What exactly does Apple have up its sleeve in smartwatches?

Local market begins little changed following mixed performance on Wall Street, US GDP data.

Early votes fall short of required majority for share buyback ahead of tomorrow's meeting.

The cost case for phasing out feed-in tariffs in Germany and replacing them with auction models is not applicable in reality.

Social media aggregator Stackla isn't even a household name in Australia but that hasn't stopped global brands from Manchester United to Myer from jumping on board.

Nokia's latest smartphone is the best Windows Phone around, but Android and iOS are still miles ahead of the Microsoft mobile OS.

Rising global temperatures, as well as pollution, are increasingly harming crop yields in areas of the world, scientists say - meaning more look set to go without food and water.

A running joke in contemporary China is that demanding mothers-in-law are responsible for driving up house prices. It's not as ridiculous a theory as it sounds.

Stocks close mixed after choppy trading session driven by Fed statement, GDP data.

A recovering labour market should see the US economy finish the year on a stronger note. And with inflation also tracking higher, the Fed may have reason to lift rates earlier than expected.