Glencore in $74bn talks with Xstrata – The Fin; Rudd may run before state poll – The Aus; Rinehart fears for her children's safety – The West; Big banks slash jobs, bristle over rates – The Fin; Fair Work turns firms off hiring workers – The Aus

Glencore in $74bn talks with Xstrata – The Fin; Rudd may run before state poll – The Aus; Rinehart fears for her children's safety – The West; Big banks slash jobs, bristle over rates – The Fin; Fair Work turns firms off hiring workers – The Aus