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The royal commission into the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme continues, and comments of some authorities have shown just how rushed the plan was.
Queensland's green coal boss blurs lines, creates conflict
One of the key people behind Queensland’s environmental policies is also a manager in the coal sector.
Robots roll out for new job in coal
BHP says it has tasted success and will continue trials of driverless trucks.
Transport boss climbs into NHVR driver's seat
A former Queensland Department of Transport boss has taken over the top job at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Uranium buy-in against tough times for nuclear
Iron ore mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has invested millions in a small Australian uranium company.
Fuel fiddling not welcomed by firms
The mining sector has added its booming voice to the chorus of discontent over proposed adjustments for more federal money.
Generators keep taxing while figuring how to pay it back
The ACCC has warned energy generators that they will have to pay back money collected for the carbon tax, if it is repealed.
Internet crackdown brings fine for "indecent" ads
China’s attempts to rid the internet of pornography and “indecent” content have led to a near $1 million fine for one provider.
Major firms could see financial influence trimmed
A senior federal minister says big companies and unions should be banned from making political donations.
Med scheme meddling may not be best practice
The recent Commission of Audit report suggests big changes are on the way for Australian healthcare.
New blood boosts old brains with youthful injection
Recent discoveries suggest that the blood of the young may help regenerate old muscles and organs.
Swipe and search patents cost Samsung dearly
Samsung will pay $129 million to Apple after a US jury decided it had stolen elements of Apple designs.
Big bank's big numbers surprise some, delight investors
ANZ has posted a half-year cash profit of $3.5 billion, beating forecasts by about $3.4 billion.
Contract claims say money should be aimed at locals first
A key business group and some rising Australian entrepreneurs have slammed the way the federal government chooses suppliers for billions of dollars worth of contracts.
Less HELP could be a hex on attendance
The university sector will be waiting to hear its funding future, with a number of recommendations to reduce the role of public money.
More help needed now in fight to find missing schoolgirls
Protests are planned to make sure the world does not forget about 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, who have been missing for more than two weeks.
Amnesty says secrecy abounds in attempts to check on asylum seekers
Amnesty International has slammed the secrecy surrounding Australia’s offshore asylum seeker facility on the island of Nauru.
Cuts justified in storm of fake money fear
An Australian economist says the federal budget crisis does not actually exist, but has been made up to sell broad government cuts.
Mineral minstrels set out to forge new metal fans
A band of roaming metallurgists will visit some of Australia’s most remote schools, burning things, blowing them up and getting students excited about mineral science.
Palmer's political weight grows with new notches on belt
The Palmer United Party has matured from a political curiosity into a proper powerhouse, picking up new members and continuing to annoy the established factions.
Survey finds high rate of feeling low at work
A recent survey has shown that a third of people struggle to cope at work because of depression or stress.