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Westpac, St George in Merger Talks 7 hrs ago

Westpac Banking said it is in merger talks with smaller rival St. George Bank. Peter Morgan, client dvisor, Tolhurst gives his immediate reaction to the breaking news, with CNBC's Jeffrey James.

Australia Budget Special 7 hrs ago

Sharan Burrow, president of ACTU shares insight on how arbitration has evolved over the years with different governments in charged. She also speaks to CNBC's Jeffrey James about what she hopes to see from the budget.

Aussie Dollar Parity? 7 hrs ago

Discussing the swing factors that could drive the Aussie dollar towards parity with the U.S. dollar, with Ray Attrill, global head of research at Forecast Australia and CNBC's Jeffrey James.

Australia Budget Outlook 8 hrs ago

As Australia is expected to tighten its budget spending this year, John Velduizen, senior analyst at BBY tells CNBC's Jeffrey James which areas the government is set to focus on, plus a preview of the trading day.

Aussie Shares May Hold on to Gains 08 May 2008

Australian shares might be able to hold on to their gains today, believes Andrew Braund, broker, CFD Trading. He tells CNBC's Jeffrey James which sectors are worth watching.

NAB Cash Profit Rises 08 May 2008

National Australia Bank's cash profit rose to $2.2 billion in the first-half of the year. Alan Blake, banking analyst, East & Partners offers analysis on the result and wraps up the reporting season for financials.

ABOUT THE SHOW

CNBC's signature show goes Australian. The power of the "Squawk Box" brand and the global strength of CNBC combine to launch the network's first ever daily, live business program in Australia, "Squawk Australia."

"The first in business worldwide" kick-starts its coverage of the world markets from the first important market to open in the global trading day.

"Squawk Australia" delivers the top business stories with regional and global insight, and analysis, as well as providing unrivaled access to the key decision makers. The show opens with live analysis of the Wall Street close and gears up for the opening bell on the Australian and the Tokyo Stock Exchanges. Appointment viewing for the Asia Pacific business communities.

Anchored by Jeffrey James in Sydney, with live on location reports from business capitals around the world.