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The Governor-General has tabled papers to kick off the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption.
Future look at foreign slice of Telstra flagged
The Federal Communications minister says Telstra may be the next company allowed take a bigger share of foreign investment.
Job data jumps in some key places
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest job figures, showing a surge in full-time employment but a drop in part-time.
Kids quickly notice issues in the places they inherit
As many lament the decline of respect and values among today’s youth, a recent study has shown the effects that older generations’ habits can have on young people’s perspective.
Rio pumps up Pilbara sites despite wobbly iron price
Rio Tinto will expand two of its mines in Western Australia, as the state government signs off on a deal to keep them digging for more than a decade.
Bureaucratic top brass swap-out coming
There will be room at the top, sending some of Canberra’s senior public servants into a spree of jostling and favour-garnering as a number of government executive positions open up.
Councillor walks instead of watching debt sink in deep end
A councillor who has served for nearly twenty years says he has fought too long clearing debt to see the city just borrow even more.
Eames officially leaves questioning Nauru's grasp of law
The chief justice of Nauru, Australian Geoffrey Eames, says he has had no option but to resign as the government is ignoring the rule of law.
Digital centre brings new dawn of living data
Days are numbered for the poorly timed still-frame slideshows that dominate business meetings worldwide, with researchers working on the next generation of data presentation.
Reporting requires too much, BCA says
The Business Council of Australia appears to be picking a fight with itself over the need to report gender figures.
Spill at the top of super money mound
Heads appear to have rolled at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) expert superannuation panel, with half its members jumping ship over conflict of interest allegations.
Leighton's good run prompts power spill, ASIC look-over
Hochtief has sent a strong message to Leighton; stepping in, removing the company’s CEO and CFO, and replacing them with its own people.
Ok Tedi posts cost of tough times
A long string of troubles has left Papua New Guinea's giant state-owned Ok Tedi gold and copper mine with a dwindling pile of profits.
Big swing buries QLD landowner rights bill
A bill allowing farmers and other landowners the right to refuse entry for mining, oil and gas companies has been soundly defeated.
John Holland group summoned over death on Perth
Several groups surrounding civil construction firm John Holland will face Federal Court over allegations that federal health and safety laws were breached, leading to the death of a rail maintenance worker on the Perth CityLink.
Media mixing rules up for review
The Federal Government says it is considering changes to cross-media ownership laws to reflect the current state of technology.
Mobile link-ups trigger watchdog's gaze
The competition watchdog appears concerned about emerging digital partnerships, which have seen telecommunications companies such as Telstra linking up with internet giants like Google to leverage off each other’s facilities.
Solar back step to leave QLD customers haggling
Up to fifty thousand Queenslanders will soon have to negotiate their own solar feed-in tariff, with the State Government changing its scheme and leaving regulation to consumers.
Body seeks funds to keep getting feet off the street
Authorities warn that the Federal Government should continue funding the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH), or put tens of thousands at risk.
Giles wants funds up north to unlock hidden wealth
The chief minister of the Northern Territory has put out the call for private investment in a range of sectors, saying there is untold economic potential for those adventurous enough to try.
Havens highlighted in claims of Apple's $8.9 billion dodge
Reports this week have shown the scale of tax avoidance perpetrated by some major companies, bringing about a Federal Government pledge to do something.