Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2014
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.
Ad firm could sue over NHVR double-talk
A marketing company has threatened to sue the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), after the government body issued warnings about it.
Aurizon to improve staff with modern management
Aurizon has pledged to double its female staff numbers within five years.
Jail for years of invoice swindling
An office worker has been jailed for stealing $4.5 million from a major transport firm.
Transport fibs and political digs in new union claims
The Transport Workers Union may have been caught in a power-grabbing rort, after it was revealed that the union had bodged its numbers to get more sway in the Labor Party.
Water-hungry mega-mine may not do what it says
The federal government’s approval for the biggest coal mine in Australian history has many up in arms, but ministers say it should be worth it.
Experts to extras outsourced in Telstra's Indian shift
Telstra is planning to cut more than 650 jobs in Australia, the latest in thousands of job losses from the local telecom in the last two years.
Big pay just one factor in push to the bush
A new report says it will take more than financial inducement to get many professionals to ply their trade in rural areas.
Coal and corruption comes back on Obeids
The Tax Office has walloped the Obeid family with a $9 million bill after audits of tax affairs and family trusts.
Supermarkets look to spice financial soup
This week has seen an odd interplay between the worlds of banking and groceries.
Cops called for fight over bike plan
Anyone who thinks there is no passion in politics should try to discuss bike paths in the City of Vincent.
Council women urged to jump the gender divide
Women need to put up their hands to run in local government elections, a forum this week has heard.
Marijuana matters as Mayors look for hemp to help
Australia is missing the opportunity for billions of dollars in revenue, thousands of jobs and a better life for many citizens by ignoring one single industry.
Oil boss says local help pays
Papua New Guinea's top oil producer is calling on the corporate sector to embrace public-private partnerships to profit through the improvement of local lives.