Fitness First puts clubs up for sale

Fitness First will sell a quarter of its Australian outlets as its UK parent undergoes a major restructure.

Minimum wage rise inadequate - ACTU

Aust's peak union says a $17.10-a-week minimum wage rise is not enough and fails Aust's vulnerable workers.

Ratepayers to foot council carbon bill

Cash-strapped Qld councils will likely raise rates once the carbon tax is introduced, their peak body warns.

Small business iPad app 'a flop'

A federal government iPad app designed for small business has been labelled a flop after six months.

Consumers feared tough budget

The Govt's constant warnings of tough measures have spooked consumers to save rather than spend- retailers.

Mental illness costing Australia $3.3bn

A new report says mental illness in young men is costing the Australian economy $3.3 billion a year.

Consumers didn't spend over Easter - ARA

Retailers are disappointed by figures that show consumers didn't use their free time over Easter to spend.

Govt to make peace with angry dentists

Govt has extended an olive branch to dentists penalised for failing to follow the Medicare funded scheme.

Aussie workers should be first - unions

The head of a multi-billion Qld coal project will not rule out foreign workers as it creates 3600 new jobs.

New home sales rise in April- HIA

New home sales rose in April but the Housing Industry Association says more interest rate cuts are needed.

CBA cuts rates on fixed rate mortgages

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has cut interest rates on some fixed rate home loans by up to 0.4 per cent.

Consumer inflation expectations down

The Melbourne Institute survey of consumer inflationary expectations declined 0.2% to 3.1%in May.

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