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New research says Australia could go 100 per cent renewable, with a few good policies.

VET change brings business closer

The Federal Government has announced a new model for Training Product Development as part of ongoing VET reforms.

Abetz rebukes union call for deeper view

Business groups have reacted poorly to a push by unions to change the Fair Work Act.

Arrium runs at a loss, looks for things to drop

Iron ore miner Arrium has been selling its product at a $9 per tonne loss for the first quarter of this year.

China pledges $46 billion for new oil moves

China will invest $46 billion in Pakistan to expand its energy and transport infrastructure.

Hackers moving higher in bank attacks

The chief of Europol says online thieves are shifting their targets from bank customers to the banks themselves.

Iran link to aid Australia against IS

The governments of Australia and Iran will share information on Australians fighting with the Islamic State group in Iraq under a new deal.

Leaks show Sony's VPN crusade

Leaked emails reveal that Sony Pictures has lobbied Netflix to cancel customer accounts for users who access the service via VPN, in places where Netflix has not launched.

State of states swing on housing

Financial reports say the increase in construction activity in New South Wales has made it Australia’s top economic performer.

ANZ pays up for no advice

ANZ will pay back $30 million to thousands of customers wrongly charged for financial planning services.

FMG expands while Twiggy slams opponents

Not long after its chairman called for a cap on iron production, Fortescue is now planning to mine much more.

High-end house help maintained

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says there will be no changes to negative gearing, burying some concern about the future of the property investment provision.

Ice climbs corporate ladder

Australian businesses leaders have warned that ice addiction is growing among young professionals.

Comcare expansion kicking off

Eric Abetz says lawyers are teaming up with public servants to “rort” workers’ compensation.

Department redrafts to paint rosy picture

One Commonwealth department report has been re-written 16 times, with claims that the document was redrafted until it said what department bosses wanted to hear.

Pearson pushes for stand-alone recognition

Indigenous leader Noel Pearson wants a separate declaration of Aboriginal recognition as well as any changes to the Australian constitution.

Dead RET talks take serious toll

Official figures show the renewable energy sector has lost almost 2,500 jobs in the last two years.

Experts push for smarter way to settle

Workplace relations experts say governments must look beyond strikes and industrial action to address the true causes of workplace conflict.

Public/private divide does not split scores

New research shows attending a private school has very little bearing on a student’s results.

Water worries should be white-washed

Trendy Californians are happy to guzzle treated water, but local experts say it will need a re-branding before Australians are excited about recycled supplies.