Insights

Oil Search boss justifies move to contest a Papua New Guinea gas deal between Total and InterOil.

Pub company closes off a bookbuild, in talks with investors ahead of ASX listing.

Divestment of Qantas frequent flyer business remains a 'huge and complex issue'.

Outgoing NAB boss says uncertainty over its troubled UK operations will not dissuade buyers.

Over 200 spending programs will be slashed in next week's budget, thousands of jobs to go.

Local market gains ground after upbeat jobs numbers, supportive US Fed talk.

Despite an improvement in labour market conditions in April, there will be a range of obstacles that will challenge the labour force in the short and long term.

While economic modelling shows that the injection of lots of solar and wind power via the RET will lower wholesale electricity prices, 95% of politicians and 98% of journalists struggle to understand and accept it.

Enforcing a standalone tax like the deficit levy will do little to boost national productivity, but there is a compelling argument to be made in favour of broadening the base of Australia's payroll tax.

Not all family businesses successfully bridge the generation gap, so the goal becomes to achieve a high price when the business hits the market.

Steel and mining group announces job losses, reports 54% increase in quartetly shipments.

Drilling services provider's revenue declines 47% on subdued global exploration appetite.

MD tells shareholders of slip in profit at group's annual general meeting.

Western China's economy has been taking off since 2005. It's catch-up development presents major opportunities for Australian businesses.

Rail operator warns up to 480 employees could lose their jobs as part of Qld restructure.

Pipeline operator to make announcement about receiving rival takeover offer.