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A bill to enact the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement is making its way through Parliament.
Foxtel free to take Ten
The ACCC has no big issues with Foxtel’s plan to buy a large chunk of Network Ten.
Pokie exploitation could face court
Law firm Maurice Blackburn says it may launch legal action against poker machines, arguing that they breach consumer law.
Santos rejects big bid
Fossil fuel giant Santos has rejected a $7.1 billion takeover offer from an elite syndicate of Middle East and Asian ruling families.
Authorities warn of criminal gaps in public sector
The Crime Commission has warned that young, drug-taking, social-media-savvy public servants are big targets for organised crime.
Australians see unfriendly future
New research suggests Australians foresee a future where their society is more skilled, but less friendly and moral.
Fukushima clean-up cancer link conceded
Authorities have officially recognised a case of cancer caused by clean-up work at the Fukushima power plant.
Big rail deal draws regulator's eye
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has some serious reservations about a proposed takeover of ports and rail operator Asciano, by a Brookfield Infrastructure Partners consortium.
Huge mine gets up on new green grounds
The $16 billion Adani Carmichael coal mine has been approved under a new set of environmental conditions.
Analysts see bank moves hitting housing
There has been plenty of bad press about Westpac’s sudden rate hike this week, but Morgan Stanley analysts say it could reach even further than most already fear.
Government charging ahead to take choices
The Federal Government has been accused of storming ahead on plans to impose strict restrictions on Indigenous welfare recipients, by way of a cashless welfare card.
Clare says NBN copper growing
NBN Co will spend money installing new copper phone lines to make sure its multi-technology mix actually works.
Council corruption claims laid out
The Member for Cairns, Rob Pyne, is taking action on claims of wrongdoing at a number of far north Queensland councils, particularly Tablelands Regional Council.
Dell's bold cloud bid costs big
Computer giant Dell is looking to buy data storage company EMC Corp for a mind-bending $US67 billion.
Good workers missed in quest for brainy ones
Intelligence tests have become a common tool for employers and recruiters, but research suggests they may be missing the point.
Union wants more ChaFTA tape
Labor is trying to adjust Australia’s free trade agreement with China, but the big unions say they have not gone far enough.
Barr wants Tesla in the Territory
The ACT Government wants electric car maker Tesla to set up a research hub in Canberra.
FIFO report launches push for better deal
The Queensland Government has completed its review of fly-in-fly-out work and its effect on communities.
Legal action looming over local car scam
Volkswagen has recalled around 90,000 Australian vehicles, amid a scandal over its use of dodgy software to cheat emissions tests.
5 Ways to Change Your DNA
Our feature series returns this week with the exciting tale of 5 ways that epigenetic changes can modify aspects of DNA.