Midday Report for Friday 28 September 2018

12:35 PM.The Government could be taken to court over plans to kill 10 thousand Himalayan Tahr. Audio

12:26 PM.The Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy denies his side will deliberatelty target an injured Cooper Cronk if he plays in Sunday's National Rugby League Grand Final. Audio

12:25 PM.Building consents have bounced back rising almost 8 percent in August, after falling for the previous two months. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Grant Cotty from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.Technology companies profits are rising strongly. Audio

12:20 PM.The Superannuation Fund continues to beat its investment targets, and is being lifted by the government resuming contributions. Audio

12:18 PM.Consumer confidence looks to have calmed with people feeling better off than this time last year, and more people expecting better times ahead. Audio

12:17 PM.The clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson's profit has grown by more than half, off the back of higher online sales and improvements in customer service. Audio

12:00 PM.Jacinda Ardern calls for gender equality at the UN. A nominee for the US Supreme Court angrily denies sexual assaulting anyone. Audio