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Frank Lowy has come out swinging after shareholders unravelled his plans for Westfield's restructure, while Baosteel clears a hurdle in its Aquila takeover bid.

The decision to defer a critical vote on the $70 billion restructure of the Westfield empire will give shareholders time to digest the implications of a 'No' vote. But the debacle could have been avoided with better disclosure.

Local market finishes flat as iron ore price pushes further south.

Foreign Investment Review Board has no objection to takeover deal.

$70bn proposal fails to win support from proxy votes, shareholders on floor still to vote.

Toy distributor's shares placed in trading halt as company prepares to update investors.

Despite the collapse in mining investment driving a fall in new capital expenditures, an expected increase in investment in the services sector is an encouraging sign for the economy.

While big miners continue to ramp up iron ore production, a new report from China's key economic planning agency points to a dramatic slowdown in the country's demand for steel.

Part 2 of Climate Spectator interview with Sunpower's CEO looks at how he sees solar becoming competitive without subsidies, the value in being owned by an oil company, and prospects for off-grid solar in Australia.

Blanket claims that renewables are now competitive with fossil fuels often neglect to consider the often very specific circumstances that drive power project costs. These mean that it's not quite time to declare victory just yet.

Canny digital politicking as well as the willingness to form unholy alliances has the anti-CSG campaign winning - and also heralding a new era in protest.

Families have long been the pioneers behind some of the world's most important and iconic inventions. Here are six of Australia's finest.

Local market falls slightly in early trade following decline on Wall Street ahead of US data.

Europe is set for a third yet of declining solar demand as funding reductions in Germany, Italy, and Greece outweigh the increasing grid-parity effect.

This week Australian Apple device owners were the latest victims of a ransomware attack. How did it happen, and what should you do if you're targeted?

Miner says deteriorating industry conditions behind move; adds a board member.