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NT driving boldly over 'construction cliff'
Economic analysts have warned that the Northern Territory has too many eggs in one basket, and is quickly approaching a “construction cliff”.
Several factors pushing real wages down
A new report says Australian workers’ wages and living standards are dropping.
Super switch presented simply
Lessons could be learned from Australia’s newest superannuation expert – a 10-year-old girl.
Abuse claim clouds Dutton's offer
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton appears in a new video spruiking the Cambodian solution to asylum seekers, while one of his most vocal opponents accuses him of torture.
Earth Day dawns with new renewable push
April 22nd is Earth Day, a day when groups around the world mark the achievements and trials ahead in the quest to protect our environment.
Labor's super plan shopped around
Labor has proposed superannuation tax changes that it says would bring more than $14 billion from over 10 years to the federal coffers.
Low cost green future waiting on policy, study says
New research says Australia could go 100 per cent renewable, with a few good policies.
VET change brings business closer
The Federal Government has announced a new model for Training Product Development as part of ongoing VET reforms.
Abetz rebukes union call for deeper view
Business groups have reacted poorly to a push by unions to change the Fair Work Act.
Arrium runs at a loss, looks for things to drop
Iron ore miner Arrium has been selling its product at a $9 per tonne loss for the first quarter of this year.
China pledges $46 billion for new oil moves
China will invest $46 billion in Pakistan to expand its energy and transport infrastructure.
Hackers moving higher in bank attacks
The chief of Europol says online thieves are shifting their targets from bank customers to the banks themselves.
Iran link to aid Australia against IS
The governments of Australia and Iran will share information on Australians fighting with the Islamic State group in Iraq under a new deal.
Leaks show Sony's VPN crusade
Leaked emails reveal that Sony Pictures has lobbied Netflix to cancel customer accounts for users who access the service via VPN, in places where Netflix has not launched.
State of states swing on housing
Financial reports say the increase in construction activity in New South Wales has made it Australia’s top economic performer.
ANZ pays up for no advice
ANZ will pay back $30 million to thousands of customers wrongly charged for financial planning services.
FMG expands while Twiggy slams opponents
Not long after its chairman called for a cap on iron production, Fortescue is now planning to mine much more.
High-end house help maintained
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says there will be no changes to negative gearing, burying some concern about the future of the property investment provision.
Ice climbs corporate ladder
Australian businesses leaders have warned that ice addiction is growing among young professionals.
Comcare expansion kicking off
Eric Abetz says lawyers are teaming up with public servants to “rort” workers’ compensation.