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Lankan Bats Ready To Hit Form, Says Skipper

Tuesday February 26, 2008
WITH his side needing to win today against India to remain in contention for the finals of the Commonwealth Bank tri-series, Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene yesterday attempted to put a positive spin on his team's batting problems, suggesting that the top order was "due" to end the slump.

Overstaying Our Welcome Like Cinderella

Thursday February 21, 2008
Those likely to get hurt from the behaviour of hedge funds are ordinary people, writes Joanne Knight.

We Can Eat Our Tax-cut Cake Later

Thursday February 21, 2008
Encouraging workers to put tax cuts away is a sensible compromise, argues Paul Howes.

Brace For More Rates Pain, Warns Reserve

Tuesday February 12, 2008
AUSTRALIAN home owners could face another interest rate rise within a month, after the Reserve Bank warned bluntly that inflation was unlikely to get back into its target zone without further tightening.

Have We Run Our Race?

Saturday February 9, 2008
Since 1996, Victorians have loved and loathed the annual formula one extravaganza at Albert Park. But as audiences shrink and costs rise, its value to the state is up for reassessment.

Now You're Paying For Five Tax Cuts

Wednesday February 6, 2008
A BAD start to what promises to be a rough year. This is unlikely to be the last time the Reserve Bank raises interest rates and we may not have long to wait before the next time.