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Paying 20-year-old workers at the same rate as 21-year-olds will “kill jobs” and rend the already struggling retail sector, an industry lobby says.

Closed talks in Tasmania to chop up tree deal

The newly-elected Tasmanian government has made the first cuts in its effort to fell the Tasmanian Forests Agreement.

Big names boost computer-brain builders

Some wealthy backers have thrown their names and significant funds behind a secretive artificial-intelligence company, though none will say just why.

Microsoft caught inbox snooping, will continue

A court case in the US has revealed that Microsoft exercises the right to access any content on its email, chat areas, forums, and other communication facilities.

Tech firms try for transparency while Joyce dangles cows

Some of the world’s leading online companies and communities have spoken out about efforts to “fast track” the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying governments should ease up in their push to create a corporate-friendly, freedom-restricting future.

Internet integrity questioned as top names turn to Wikipedia

Despite many universities and school condemning the use of Wikipedia as a legitimate source, a new study says thousands of research papers happily cite the open source encyclopaedia.

Roy Hill's green light beams with $7.2 billion bulb

The biggest mining project in Australia is now locked in, with Gina Rinehart securing a $7.2 billion deal for work at Roy Hill.

Tax Office to chase big funds fleeing the country

The Australian Tax Office will use new tools to chase down multinational countries funnels their profits out of Australia to avoid hefty tax bills.

Toyota pays up after 'sticky pedal' deaths

Toyota will pay an incredible $1.32 billion to settle a criminal investigation into deadly safety issues

Miners through lobbies want more money for the north

A lobby group says abolishing income tax in the Northern Territory would help bolster a massive expansion of the region’s economy, productivity and population.

Repeal voted down leaves carbon price alive for now

The Senate has voted down a bill to axe the carbon tax, depriving the Prime Minister of a much-touted election promise and setting the scene for another fight in July.

Tape cut by the roll, but not all need to be so loose

Tweaks, changes, adjustments and overhauls are on the way, after the Federal Government’s first biannual 'repeal day'.

Charitable bodies call to keep their regulation

The heads of prominent Australian charities have written a letter to the Prime Minister, asking to keep their regulator.

Joyce jabs at Unions' safety hook

Alan Joyce has again lashed out at the Australian union movement, claiming it has been spreading rampant lies to fight efforts for more foreign investment.

More figures swirled in whirlpool of corruption

UPDATE: Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos has stood down amid the corruption inquiry, but maintains he will be "vindicated" and has been described by the Prime Minister as "a man of great distinction ... and high competence".

Miners lose ground at farm gate

A bill has been tabled before the Queensland parliament, proposing that landowners be given extra rights for negotiating with mining companies.

NuCoal hits back at ICAC, saying it knew nothing

NuCoal has set off on a legal endeavour today, accusing the Independent Commission Against Corruption of unjustly cancelling an exploration license and failing to complete its investigations.

Resource body takes new look at old activist tactics

The Queensland Resource Council has released its updated ‘checklist’ for anti-mining activism in the state, saying opponents are mostly up to their old tricks.