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An ombudsmen’s report has detailed the dodgy practices at a state government water authority.
Big Pilbara water find could bring flow of funds
A new study say there are huge untapped water reserves in the Pilbara, which could drive a massive agricultural expansion in WA.
Self-love shown in single question
A new study has revealed an incredibly simple way to identify a narcissist – just ask them.
Technological edge taken for human handling
Tech firm IBM is programming its way to more efficient HR.
Anger mounts before building starts at huge new hub
There has been outrage and ire at a community meeting to discuss a big new freight hub proposal for Sydney.
New rules rising in air crash aftershock
Safety, cost, regulation and services are being weighed-up in the wake of recent air disasters.
Small spike doesn't slow broad mining decline
A government research paper has shown mining has increased, but overall resource investment is still well down.
Strikes could stop export billions
Strikes will put one major resource port out of operation, but similar action has been avoided at another.
ACCC puts out feelers for phone fee reform
The competition watchdog wants to cut the cost of mobile phone calls and text messages, and is calling for submissions from around the country on good ways to do it.
BHP could fight to avoid cancer bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been ordered to pay the biggest asbestos exposure settlement in Australian history, but it may not play ball.
Damning data cover-up shows silent human rights
Groups representing virtually all of the Australian medical community say that the health issues affecting asylum seeker children are out of hand.
Nuclear nods for good source of green
Australian nuclear is being boosted this week with the re-animation of Queensland’s uranium industry, and some encouraging words from a former Prime Minister.
Soaring health risk linked to flying workers
High-flying businesspeople and fly-in, fly-out workers are being blamed for a spike in HIV infections across Western Australia.
Dark pools probed for deep deception
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says it will shine a light on dark trading pools, after allegations of fraud at Barclays.
Lobby in the business of building minds
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) says it is time to intervene and shape the future of Australian education.
Splits settled better than most expect
It’s a standard stereotype – long-term couples break up an are embroiled for years in bitter battles over houses and property, but new data says this may be a myth.
Leaks continue as Government's gag bagged
The media has been banned from reporting on a case that the fugitive Julian Assange calls “an embarrassing corruption scandal involving the Australian government”.
Legal figures feeling unclear on Carmody
A Queensland Court of Appeal judge has attacked the new Chief Justice in an email to former classmates.
New ideas needed as old money declines
Queensland councils must diversify to generate growth, according to research and the state’s Premier.
Coal cooling as green commodities soar
Just days after the Federal Government’s approval of a massive new coal mine, it looks like rough times ahead for the classic source of fuel.