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After going over the files of thousands of clients ripped off in Macquarie Bank’s financial planning scandal, compensation has been awarded to just 163 people — in a process that has been labelled “farcical” and a “catch-22”.
Study shows low effect of ERF
In the lead up to UN climate talks in Paris, a new report warns that Australia will barely come close to achieving any “real” emissions reductions under its current Direct Action climate policy.
Costly Brazil spill reaches coast
Toxic sludge from Samarco’s burst dam in Brazil has reached the Atlantic Ocean, in what could be the worst environmental disaster the country has seen.
Cuts and constant change hurt PS helpfulness
Two former Treasury bosses say cuts and constant changes have left the abilities of the public service dangerously degraded.
Ship shift expected to fall
The Senate is expected to vote down a proposition to deregulate the coastal shipping industry.
Uber moves could bring legitimacy, compensation
Reports say Uber could be legalised by the NSW government under drastic new reforms.
Top execs plug tech for tomorrow
Some of Australia’s top chief executives say the Turnbull government focus on technology education to boost productivity.
BHP gets first bill for Brazil spill
Brazilian mining company Samarco has agreed to a $366 million damage bill after its tailings dam burst, spreading toxic waste over hundreds of kilometres, killing 10 people, and flattening entire villages.
Coffee study says drink deep
A new study says drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may have significant health benefits.
RBA takes a swipe at flight rewards
Airline loyalty and credit card reward programs could get a bit less generous under new rules in the wake of a Reserve Bank review.
Darwin port plan could harm Chinese view
The Federal Government has announced it will review the 99-year lease on the Darwin Port, but the business community says that could harm future investment.
Public servants face big fraud charge
Four men accused of a $1.6 million fraud in the ACT's Public Trustee office have had their first day in court.
Wagons circle to charge up 'Charlie'
Progress has been made on a $1.7 billion development in western Queensland, which proponents says will see 300 to 400 natural gas wells created, along with 1600 production jobs.
'Internet of Things' under expert lens
People say ‘the Internet of Things’ a lot these days, but the concept may not actually be new.
Crowds flock to call for local sub build
Hundreds of people took part in a union march in Adelaide late last week to demand that the Federal Government build submarines in South Australia.
Oil funds dwarf green money
US environmental think-tank, Oil Change International and UK humanitarian think-tank, the Overseas Development Institute, has found the world's biggest economies pay $633 billion a year in subsidies to oil, gas and coal companies.
Ship shift draws union rage
A major maritime union wants to Federal Government to stop aluminium producer Alcoa from using a foreign-crewed ship to move cargo from refineries in Western Australia to its smelter in Victoria.
Big spender scoops serious carats
A Hong Kong billionaire has spent a staggering $AU67.8 million on a 12.03-carat diamond for his seven-year-old daughter.
Energy study shows game changing
A new report shows almost half of the new power plants built in 2014 were for renewable source of energy.
Ethical funds making progressive profits
Analysts say “ethical investing” is growing in Australia, as moral views are used to push corporations to improve their practices.
Unemployment makes healthy drop
Unemployment in Australia has taken a somewhat surprising dive in new figures released this week.