Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - July, 2014
Researchers have taken a look at why some country towns survive and thrive, while others decline and die.
Sectors unite to see movement on Direct Action
Industry groups have sent a warning that the Australian Government’s big plan to tackle harmful emissions may thoroughly miss the mark.
BHP backs blitz on native species
Funding has been secured for more rounds of the Bush Blitz – a program that sends Australian scientists on lightning war against the mysteries of the outback.
Hateful to helpful; mental voices change with culture
Anthropologists say that the voices heard by schizophrenics are shaped by their environments.
Obama arms more LGBT workers
The US President has banned workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender public service employees and government-linked contractors.
Air arrangement set to lift all sectors
Everything from finance to safety is set to take off at Airservices Australia, after some new figures were appointed to the Board.
Corruption claims in push for bus justice
Dodgy bus shelter deals may be just the tip of the iceberg in state corruption inquiries.
RET scare puts green billions on the line
At least eight major projects have been put on hold in recent weeks, due to uncertainty over the Renewable Energy Target.
Budget cuts at terrible time could condemn many
Budget cuts could be deadly, as the World Health Organization struggles to stem outbreaks with fewer resources.
Gas grab leaving local bags empty
Thousands of jobs and billions of investment dollars are at risk from the ever-increasing gas price, economists say.
Checks bounce as ATO abilities "gutted"
Outgoing staff say corporate tax cheating could become rampant, as the Australian Tax Office has its workforce “gutted”.
Studs buck coal approval
The threat of a new mining approval has spooked horse stud operators in the Hunter Valley.
Tech stocks hot as several hit the boards
Rumours are circulating that Australia could soon see a new tech stock hit the market.
Public news cut while privates cut new path
Dozens of ABC journalists will be sacked, and their union says it is just the start of big cuts to the national broadcaster.
Spy bill detailed, decried as too invasive
The Federal Government has tabled its plans to enhance Australian intelligence agencies with more digital powers.
Living Water chief leaves amid investigation
The boss of a state government water agency embroiled in controversy has resigned.
Minds meet to soak G20 in good ideas
Teams across the country will be working furiously on their entries for the G20 water challenge.
New science book shines on local species
Australia’s biodiversity is a part of its national identity, and a new book from CSIRO details an incredible range of ways to keep it safe.
UN calls for urban space to bring equal placing
Indigenous housing is one of the key ways to improve global equality and sustainable lifestyles, the UN says.
Warner steps back on green LEGO fight
Warner Brothers has dropped its campaign to bury a Greenpeace advertisement highlighting links between LEGO and Shell Oil.