THE coastal communities of Minnamurra and Kiama Downs south of Wollongong are among five mainland locations that will get the first taste of high-speed broadband services on offer from the national broadband network. It will not be the only NSW site. An area of Armidale, which includes the

Public servants overseeing the rollout of the Federal Government's home insulation program were never asked - and did not offer - any safety briefings following the deaths of workers, a Senate inquiry has heard. A Senate inquiry has today heard evidence from the Office of the

Shareholders in Brambles will have to wait a bit longer for any improvement in dividend income from the company. Then the company cut the final dividend for last financial year to 12.5c, and used the same explanation as chairman, Graham Kraehe used yesterday when h

The pallet company reported a net profit of $US207.1 million ($A229.51 million) for the six months to December 31, down from $US212.8 million ($A235.83 million) in the prior corresponding period. The seven per cent decline was in constant currency terms. Sales revenue fell two per cent in

The pallet company reported a net profit of $US207.1 million ($229.51 million) for the six months to December 31, down from $US212.8 million ($235.83 million) in the prior corresponding period. The seven per cent decline was in constant currency terms. Sales revenue fell two per cent

By Melinda Howells Ms Bligh says the $70 million project has been completed a year ahead of schedule. (ABC TV News) Map: Brisbane 4000 Premier Anna Bligh says the $70 million project has been completed a year ahead of schedule. Ms Bligh has told Parliament the laptops

JB Hi-Fi CEO, Richard Uechtritz revealed yesterday that he was stepping down mid year, a move that sent the share price south by more than 7% at one stage (or $1.45) His announcement coincided with the company's interim profit , up 29% to a net $76 million. The company als

AP Sales of Barbie and her pink-and-white empire rose for the first time in almost two years during the holidays, a sign that the once-stalled brand may be recovering. A 12 per cent increase in Barbie sales combined with a 16 per cent rise in Hot Wheels sales to drive an 86 per cent

AAP The low-cost airline has also confirmed a $US3.5 billion ($A3.92 billion) deal with International Aero Engines (IAE) for the supply of state-of-the-art engines to power a new fleet of 50 Airbus A320. Jetstar chief executive Bruce Buchanan outlined the airline's moves to increase