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Corporate Australia is just short of its 30 per cent target for women on ASX200 boards.
Federal ad spend tops $200m
The Federal Government has spent over $200 million on advertising since the beginning of last year.
BHP handed big tax bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been left with an $82 million tax bill after a battle with the ATO.
Dam spill kills over 65
Dozens are dead and hundreds are missing after a tailings dam burst at a Brazilian mine.
Food shock study has dark warning
Researchers expect sudden losses in food production will increase, threatening global food security.
Coal terminal fight continues
Port Kembla Coal Terminal (PKCT) workers are set to strike in their fight for job security.
Open banking settings questioned
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has slammed proposed privacy and security settings for banking reforms.
Paediatrician bags Aus Day honour
Paediatrician and children's rights advocate Sue Packer has been named the 2019 Senior Australian of the Year.
RMIT building emotional robots
Researchers want robots to detect emotions in human speech to enable more natural conversations.
TPG 5G build blocked
TPG has stopped work on its mobile network because of a government ban on Huawei equipment.
BHP counts derailment costs
BHP says having to remotely derail a train led to a $US600 million drop in iron ore production.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Unemployment drops to 2011 levels
Unemployment dipped down to 5 per cent in December despite soft economic conditions.
Fuel stocks getting slim
The Federal Government has been accused of doing “bugger all” about Australia's fuel security.
Influence alleged in ATO case
A former ATO boss has been accused of misusing his position to benefit his son.
Regulators wined and dined
Staff at Australia’s corporate and consumer watchdogs are accepting gifts and hospitality from the industries they regulate.
Attenborough urges action
Sir David Attenborough has told economic leaders that the planet faces destruction without proper climate change responses.
Gig economy faces tax crackdown
The Federal Government is looking at mandatory income reporting for Uber drivers, Airbnb hosts and others in the gig economy.