The Australian share market closes just a few points lower after retreating from record highs. The Australian dollar rose above 65 US cents as the greenback fell against other major currencies. 

Advertising spending contributes about $40 billion a year to the Australian economy, or 2 per cent of GDP.

A COMPANY spruiking luxury Redfern apartments claimed Aboriginal people have “moved out” of the Sydney suburb.

GLOBAL miner Anglo American has flagged further job cuts and asset sales in a bid to restructure the company as prices fall.

WOODSIDE has plugged the gaping hole in its growth pipeline, paying $4.6bn for interests in two liquefied natural gas developments.