Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - December, 2013
Many councils and ratepayers may soon get up to half their money back, after the collapse of merchant bank Lehman Brothers short-changed them to the tune of millions.
Mayor's green interests queried as development bowls ahead
The Mayor of the Gold Coast has rejected allegations he has a conflict of interest in a proposed high-rise development.
Rio ditching Indigenous agreement to dig out of losses
One mining firm has defended its move to close an aluminium refinery in the Northern Territory, but the AWU says it may legally have to keep the doors open.
Big wig summit to fight sexual, gender exclusion
A conference featuring a number of prominent Australian CEOs is on now, discussing better ways to include LGBTI staff in all working environments.
Ground lost in push for workplace engagement
Figures show that there a fewer work opportunities for people with disabilities than there were twenty years ago.
Study finds Neanderthals lived clean, neat and tidy
Most modern humans arrange their homes just the way they like them, and new research suggests Neanderthals did the same thing.
Calls for clear basis on $8 billion build
The New South Wales Information and Privacy Commission says Transport for NSW has been too secretive about the massive $8.3 billion north-west rail link.
Online youngster teams up with old-school delivery
A deal has been signed which will enhance the logistics and reach of two companies, after they announced a three year partnership.
Worldwide trials for robotic delivery role
A report on the American light news program 60 Minutes claims that online shopping giant Amazon is planning to launch a fleet of drones to delivers its packages – an idea lifted from an Australian start-up company which is also already being used in China.
Business body says Government should bag billions from building
A report commissioned by the Business Council of Australia says the Federal Government must create a way to funnel trillions of dollars into infrastructure.
Exploration buy-up bags millions of acres and barrels
A single company now owns exploration rights to 2.04 million acres of New Zealand’s East Coast Basin.
First volleys fired in mobile phone ad war
Optus has held nothing back in its latest ad campaign, unleashing all the fury of a long-time underdog in a damning portrayal of arch-rival Telstra.
More support for anti-union changes
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has backed the contentious changes on the way for Australia’s construction sector.
Stem cell spending needed for Australia to make par
The exciting field of stem cell research continues to create new methods and treatments for a variety of conditions, but some Australian scientists say the country could be doing much more.
Sydney suburbs' cyber spree brings awards, benefits online
A Sydney suburb has been awarded for its movements toward online business and lifestyles, and celebrated for stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of bricks and mortar.