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A new survey suggests top bosses in the Australian Public Service think they are doing a great job, but many of their workers disagree.
Fire probe hears of research rig
The inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire in Victoria has heard allegations that a Melbourne University researcher was pushed to change her wording to protect the Health Department from blame.
Social bonds scheme considered nationwide
The Federal Government and the states are paying close attention to a NSW plan that addresses big social problems through community programs.
Executive pay split studied
A finance expert has shed light on the private world of executive recruitment and remuneration, and says managerial salaries are strongly impacted by job hopping.
Survey seeks working women without kids
A new Deakin University study seeks to answer the question; ‘How are women with no children faring in a society where being a mother, or not, continues to be used as a measure of a woman's worth?’
Heydon's embattled wagon rolls ahead
Dyson Heydon has ruled himself fit to continue running the royal commission into trade unions, sending the unions off to find new ways of avoiding the legal lens.
Labour worries could scuttle China deal
The Federal Government is ramping up its rhetoric to ensure the China free trade agreement (FTA) goes ahead.
Brain takes mistakes as time to learn
A high-tech study has revealed that the human brain really does learn from failure.
Regulator to wring bill from business
Banks, big business and financial services are being called on to pay for their own regulation.
Ipswich runs old coal out of town
Queensland’s Ipswich City Council says it will oppose future coal mines and coal seam gas exploration in the region.
New stats show gender gaps at work
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals women are dramatically underrepresented in leadership positions across business and public life, despite high levels of education.
Gorgon FIFO strike could damage image
Western Australia’s peak business lobby has warned that a FIFO workers strike could damage future investment.
ACT's green goal could grow
The ACT Government has announced Canberra will run entirely on renewable energy by 2025.
Backers gathering to keep Carmichael alive
Despite a storm surging around its approval, proponents of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine are doing everything they can to ensure it goes ahead.
Oil drop makes heads roll at Santos
Santos’ half-year profits have slumped 82 per cent to $37 million, tumbling alongside global oil prices.
Studies line kids up for disappearing jobs
A new study says that 60 per cent of Australian students are studying for jobs that will not exists, or be very different, in 15 years’ time.
Turnbull tries to explain away huge NBN bill
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been forced to defend a massive cost blow-out on the National Broadband Network.
TPG gets regulator's blessing
The ACCC will not oppose TPG’s plan to buy iiNet, allowing two of the five broadband providers in Australia to become one.
Anti-Abbott war chest to top $30 million
Reports say the ACTU is setting up a $30 million campaign to spread anti-Abbott messaging.
Finance boss slams red tape inventors
The most powerful woman in the Commonwealth bureaucracy says public servants “make up” red tape.
Push for public sector to Restart with older staff
Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says more flexible work arrangements could help retain older workers in the public service.