A quarterly survey produced by the National Australian Bank showed that Australian business conditions strengthened in the last quarter of 2011 thanks to improved sales, profitability, trading conditions and employment.
119862
Australian business conditions strengthen
54416
Economy showing signs of recovery:
135296
Economy can do better than 7.6%:
157729
Business sentiment improves in March
143541
Redrow encouraged by sales activity
100051
Businesses upbeat on economic prospects
104672
Survey finds some optimism for economy
3618
Trade conditions return to positive territory
65018
Global employment 'improving'
122904
Economic activity picks up
114348
Australian market pares early gains
75870
Australian market gaining ground
53657
Australian economy starts to respond to rate cuts
156320
Confidence returning to sector
117498
Australian stocks rebound;
62622
The economy is in better shape
111442
Australia upgrades economic, fiscal outlook