Shares clocked a second week of modest progress, as global bond yields, stubborn oil prices and local economic woes cap investor confidence.

Firmus has dropped its bid to list on the ASX, leaving its data centre plans to be funded through private markets.

Fragrance retailer, Prestige Brands, has splashed out $10.75 million on an empty three-storey building.

There’s a better way of getting the most out of your holidays and it involves taking more frequent but shorter breaks.

In this week’s On Background, an about-face from ABC Radio Sydney, billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson’s passion project remains stagnant, and media mogul Rupert Murdoch reflects on his legacy – again.

It’s been a turbulent week for “Dubbo billionaire” Maas, who is hoping for a big payday from the sale of his Village Southlakes mall.

It’s been a turbulent week for “Dubbo billionaire” Maas, who is hoping for a big payday from the sale of his Village Southlakes mall.