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Updated Wednesday, 19 November, 2008

Critics weigh in on Australia

After costing many millions of dollars and generating an extraordinary amount of hype, the sweeping epic film Australia is now waiting for the critics' and public's verdict. The world premiere was last night in Sydney where cast and crew, including the stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, finally got to see the finished product for the first time.

Credit rationing by Australian banks

Australia's big banks are tightening their lending practices. The Commonwealth Bank is taking some of the risk out of its loan book by ending its no deposit loans and other lenders are expected to follow suit.

Report warns of infrastructure project waste

As the Government prepares to spend billions of dollars through local projects to stimulate the economy, a new report is warning the Government needs to be mindful of budget blowouts, delays and disputes on projects that are not properly planned.

Congress grills US Treasury on bailout progress

The US Congress is scrutinising the management of the $700-billion rescue plan for the nation's ailing financial system. The US Treasury Secretary and the Federal Reserve chairman are facing tough questions on Capitol Hill about how their plan is proceeding.

Holden halts production over summer

Problems plaguing the car industry have forced Holden to stop production at its Adelaide plant for the first three months of next year. While it's hoped the Federal Government's $6.2-billion car rescue deal will help protect the local industry, analysts argue that money will do little to ease today's problems.

Pirates capture more ships off Somalia

A giant Saudi Arabian tanker carrying two million barrels of oil is sitting at anchor off the east African coast while pirates onboard demand a ransom from the ship's owners.

Nestle health kick doesn't go far enough: Senator Brown

As part of push to improve its image on the nutritional front, the global food giant, Nestle, says it will reduce the sugar content in some of its top sellers. And it says if its product recipes can't be changed to meet tough new nutritional guidelines, Nestle won't advertise the products to Australian children.

Roxon considers after-hours Medicare reform

The Federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, is concerned about reports that some doctors may be rorting Medicare's higher rebates for after hours and weekend medical care. And the Minister tells AM there is a case for reforming the after-hours Medicare benefits provided to doctors.

Players' union protests Cousins' playing conditions

Ben Cousins return to the football field may have hit an unexpected hurdle with the AFL Players' Association saying the special conditions afforded to the recovering drug addict are onerous and inconsistent with the AFL's own policy on illicit drugs.