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The US Government’s practice of collecting millions of Americans' phone records has been ruled illegal.
RET deal coming, but reviews remain
Bipartisan support on the level of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has finally been reached, swapping a mandated 8,000 gigawatt hours of renewable energy for certainty in the industry.
Punishment over praise if goal is to behave
When modifying behaviour, researchers have investigated whether the carrot or the stick is a better tool.
Utilities asked to account for violence
Banks and utilities can help stamp out the economic abuse of women in violent relationships, research says.
School money welcomed while watchdog listens
Victoria’s new Labor government has unveiled its first budget, spending big on schools and trains, but scandals in the education sector raise questions over how the money will be spent.
'Mx' mooted as neutral term
Gender equality groups are pushing for ‘Mx’ to become an acceptable title for people who identify as neither male nor female.
Humanities head-hunted in art of business
An Australian academic says businesses still prize humanities graduates when looking for new employees, even when their studies have nothing to do with the job.
BHP warned credit rating could slip
BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest mining firm, could have its credit rating downgraded.
Slave wages and deadly conditions in fruit furore
Media investigations show food supplied to Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains comes from migrant workers in slave-like conditions.
BIS report shows building money on the move
New figures show the value of civil construction is dropping, and could be on the way to a sector-wide collapse.
Macfarlane solidifies gas links
The Industry Minister has been spruiking links between the Australian and United States’ energy sectors.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.
Piracy bill will block opponents
Digital rights advocates at the Electronic Frontiers Foundation say Australia's proposed copyright law changes are far too vague.
Study slams housing help at high end
A new report is aimed at ending the myth that tax concessions for the wealthy help everyday Australians.
FIRB figures show rising China
Foreign investment in the finance and insurance sector has dropped, according to new reports.
Investors hold back on banks
The big banks are bracing for a regulatory slap-down from APRA, and are pushing out property loans while they can.
Safe bet becomes less so post-GFC
An investment in Australian Government Bonds is now as risky as buying shares, a one economist has warned.
Ten struggles against streaming surge
Ten Network has posted its half-year results, unveiling a $264.4 million net loss after a $251.2 million write-down in the value of its TV licence.
Westpac's new man to get hands on fintech
Former AMP chief executive Craig Dunn will join Westpac Banking Corp's board as an independent director, in a move insiders say will give the bank an edge on the growing world of financial technologies – fintech.
Auditor calls for tighter travel
Western Australia’s auditor-general says the state’s public servants are spending too much on travel.