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The Australian Competition Tribunal has heard that customers will see increased costs if AGL is allowed to buy Macquarie Generation.
Sites on the line as coal bosses look at rough patch
Coal giants say the Australian industry is being squeezed to its limit by high taxes and strong local dollar.
Past poisons big builder's figures, with possible billions to pay
Building products giant James Hardie may have doubled its revenue this year, but the company’s toxic past keeps knocking numbers down.
Success in some parts of fight for Australian equality
The latest report has shown some encouraging gains from attempts to close the gap in Indigenous education.
Anger over reforms allowing deeper dodginess
There is very little support around for Queensland Premier Campbell Newman’s latest legal moves, which critics say are designed to spare his government the embarrassment hitting the LNP in New South Wales.
Crime expert calls for whistleblower's klaxon
With no meaningful federal option, state governments are being urged to create better protections for whistleblowers.
Value found in good government buying
As the tough federal budget continues to take a bashing, a new report may show how government businesses can find some more room to move.
Big fund risks missing goal from limited view
Some leading figures in the Australian research community say the $20 billion “medical research future fund” is a good idea, but will not work unless the policy-makers start listening to scientists.
Four steps to save state of mind in shifting workplace
Comcare, the workers’ compensation insurance body, has put out a handy tool to help reduce the psychological damage of rapidly changing workplaces.
Healthy output claims from better living miner
The operators of one NSW coal mine say their healthy lifestyle program for workers has boosted mining output.
Mix considered in multi-billion dollar jet plan
Some more details on the planned purchase of nearly 100 questionably-effective Joint Strike Fighters, with some talk that a vertical landing option could bring the cost even higher.
Figures show building boom for some
CSR’s profits have jumped in the last year, up 143 per cent from a lively construction sector.
Leighton leaks millions over misleading and management
An expensive few days at Leighton Holdings, as the engineering and construction giant pays out a $70 million class action and gives a $23 million golden handshake to two departing executives.
Light shines on building, buying and burial in NSW
One of Australia’s largest coal supporters has given a glimpse of how much money it costs to “do business in New South Wales”.
Nuclear firm says frozen wall could work
Japan's Industry Ministry has given a glimpse of the soil-freezing technique it hopes will stop the spread of a radioactive material from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site.
Uncertainty could keep green power dollars down
Analysts say the future of renewable energy investment in Australia is looking rough.
Billions in bribery brings jail for big pharm. boss
Chinese authorities have charged a British executive from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline over a range of corrupt activities, in a case designed to send a warning that things in China have changed.
Finance watchdog diminished, could have valuable functions sold
The Federal Government is cutting $120 million from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) funding.
Oil boss appointment forms gulf for investors
Some investors are outraged at the decision to appoint Tony Hayward as the new chairman of Glencore Xstrata.
Move to throw away the key for feared refugees
New amendments mean the Australian Government will be able to detain refugees indefinitely.
No sweat over threat to rural papers
Tough times have hit news firm Fairfax Media, and it could mean dozens of rural newspapers end their circulation.