Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - March, 2021
Australia will soon use satellites and drones to spot bushfires when they break out.
Yallourn end moved ahead
The closure of the 100-year-old Yallourn power plant has been moved forward to 2028.
Big pay for accused CEO
An AMP executive who stood down after sexually harassing a staff member has secured a $937,724 bonus.
CEO leaves Porter-linked firm
The CEO of Australia's largest law firm has left after her company took on the Attorney-General as a client.
Spill fine tops $2.5 billion
The world's biggest nickel producer has paid a AU$2.5 billion fine for environmental damage.
Staff slam wage silencing
University staff say they have been punished for speaking out about underpayment and wage theft.
Big spend on gas consultants
The Federal Government is spending millions on gas industry consultants to tell it how to subsidise the gas industry.
Dutton calls could face audit
The audit office says it is “considering” an audit of a federal funding scheme dogged by accusations of pork-barreling.
Animal love leaves plants behind
Our focus on saving charismatic animals could leave plants at risk of extinction.
Foreign water shares slammed
New analysis reveals the extent of the “corporatisation” of Australian water.
ACCC says petrol stabilising
Authorities say Australian petrol prices have stabilised after a highly unpredictable year.
Apprentice wage scheme expanded
Up to $1.2 billion in funding has been put forth to help employers hire 70,000 apprentices in the next year.
Bitcoin brings huge energy use
A new report shows the mining of bitcoin uses more electricity than several entire nations.
Deliveroo rewards top riders
Meal delivery company Deliveroo has put aside over £112 million (AU$202 million) to deal with legal battles ...
Finkel flying green flag
Australia’s former chief scientist is on a global lobbying blitz, ensuring the world that Australia has an emissions plan.
Future trauma tech displayed
Experts have released what they say is a glimpse of the future of trauma care.
Microsoft patches email hack
Authorities are responding to a cyber attack on a weakness in Microsoft’s enterprise email software.
Missing minister's work may stall
Sexual assault allegations could see signfiicant government work delayed.