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A group of 150 doctors, scientists and researchers from around the world want the Rio Olympics to be moved due to the Zika virus.
ACCC keeps close eye on Asciano deal
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has serious concerns about the $9 billion carve up of Asciano.
Building wealth grows while miners go down
Meriton's Harry Triguboff is now Australia’s richest person after Gina Rinehart’s fortune was savaged.
FSU backs big Royal review
The Finance Sector Union has come out in support of a Royal Commission into the banking sector, in the wake of repeated scandals.
Minor fine for Sigma suits
Two former executives of Sigma Pharmaceuticals have been fined but avoided immediate jail time for falsifying company accounts.
Harsh bargainers reject DV leave
The Minister for Women has rejected a call from Human Rights Commission staff for specific domestic violence leave.
New laws in wage rort crackdown
The Federal Government is cracking down on the kind of wage fraud that has seen 7-Eleven workers systemically ripped-off.
Profit push sours green goals
Researchers say businesses that try to ‘go green’ could find themselves doing more harm than good, if people think the corporations are profiting from the initiatives.
Linc on brink of liquidation
Linc Energy will wind down its operations after creditors voted for liquidation this week.
Locals say ancient site at risk
Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.
NBN raids could cost jobs
Reports say least two NBN employees will be sacked and arrested within days, as federal police investigate leaks.
Insider sweep catches golfer and gambler
Five-time golf major champion Phil Mickelson has reportedly made almost $US1 million in an insider trading scheme.
Macca's faces unhealthy accusations
An education union official has accused fast food giant McDonald’s of paying its workers below award rates.
Eight groups grill Government building
Peak bodies are calling on all political parties to commit to long-term infrastructure spending free from political folly.
Survey shows cyber-security lacking
Australia could be rising as a ‘hotspot’ for economic crime, with over ten per cent of Australian organisations reporting losses of at least $1 million.
Coal spills could kill coral
A new study suggests a coal spill on the Great Barrier Reef could bring grave consequences.
Palmer calls FTI to court
Clive Palmer, the retiring federal MP and chief spender of other people’s money, is suing the administrators of his Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville for $1.2 billion.
Advisers call for Linc liquidation
PPB Advisory - the administrators of the failed Linc Energy – says the company should be placed into liquidation.
Coal closures kick off WA debate
WA’s Energy Minister says the state’s opposition wants to ruin the coal industry.
Telstra pours into Pacific optics
Telstra is building fibre-optic networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
Banks move on lending reviews
Big banks are moving to plug gaps in response to reports that hundreds of mortgages have been approved based on falsified documents about foreign income.