Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Rio Tinto has completed commissioning of the $2.6 billion Amrun mine.
Visa eased for farm boost
Visa rules are being relaxed so farmers can more easily hire skilled workers.
Experts agree on cheap power
AEMO and CSIRO say wind and solar are clearly the cheapest new forms of electricity generation.
Nats want 'big stick' vote
There could soon be a vote on the federal government's proposed “big stick” energy laws.
Wave power value ebbs
Despite hundreds of millions invested, Carnegie Clean Energy's much-lauded wave technology is plummeting in value.
Per capita figures slip
Australia is in a per capita recession, with negative growth on that basis for the past two quarters.
Push for science prize equality
The Women in STEM Ambassador is calling for greater diversity in nominations for the PM's science award.
Guthrie gets settlement
The ABC's former managing director, Michelle Guthrie, has secured an out-of-court settlement in return for ending legal action for wrongful dismissal.
House price could hit wage talks
Property prices could affect public sector wage negotiations in Victoria.
Lawyers push for aid funding
Lawyers want an extra $310 million a year to close “critical gaps” in the legal aid system.
Police DNA bill questioned
Civil libertarians want to stop a bill that allows Victorian police to take DNA from suspects, including children, without a warrant.
New model ranks food by water use
Research suggests a focus on nutrient rich food could reduce agricultural water use.
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Community hears coal issues
Rural residents are discussing the future of coal and how it may affect them.
Human archive sent into space
An Israeli spacecraft is carrying a copy of human history to be backed up on the Moon.
Theme park rules tightened
Queensland has introduced tougher safety rules for amusement rides after the deaths of four people at Dreamworld.