(AAP) - Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she will accept independent advice on when recycled water should be introduced to the south-east's drinking supply.

(AAP) - QBE Insurance Group Ltd has agreed to buy four companies for $US695 million ($A1.2 billion) as Australia's biggest property and casualty insurer takes advantage of a slump in asset values d

(AAP) - Underworld identity Mick Gatto was arrested but later released after being questioned over an assault at his Melbourne crane business.

(AAP) - Tourism operators have been urged not to sack staff in the face of the global economic crisis.

(AAP) - Private companies are more likely to fail in the coming twelve months than their publicly-listed counterparts, according to business credit information provider Dun & Bradstreet (D&

Melbourne, Nov 25 (PTI) In a decision aimed at promoting
game among women, Cricket Australia has decided to appoint
four female players form their national side as the National

AAP - Financial markets may be in meltdown but Penfolds Grange wine remains a steady bet for investors, auctioneers say.

AAP - BHP Billiton Ltd, the world's largest mining company, has terminated its multi-billion takeover proposal for rival Rio Tinto Ltd citing the deteriorating of global markets.

AAP - Sydney is likely to have no presence in the NBL following the crushing announcement that the Spirit are set to go into administration this week.

AAP - If humankind continues with its dirty energy habits then we will fry the globe, an international energy guru has told a Gold Coast conference.