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Conditions aren't getting any better for the auditing and consulting sector, and it's been no exception for Deloitte which on Friday told staff more of their positions are being axed.

Meanwhile, renting apartments out is easier than selling them according to Meriton chief Harry Triguboff, who says buyers are finding it tough to secure finance. 

And The Australian's Eric Johnston asks what's next for "billionaire's factory" Macquarie after it missed earnings expectations yet pocketed a massive windfall from the Airtrunk sale.