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A botched raid based on a hunch has prompted the Australian Tax Office to rethink its policies.

Insiders say TPP new age on the way

Several nations have agreed that the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement “is going to be completed and it is going to set the economic architecture for the region,” according to acting deputy US Trade Representative, Wendy Cutler.

Square one success leaves China chasing more trade

China will soon have over a dozen free trade zones, following the success and popularity of one in Shaghai.

Summit time to remind the world we're open

The Trade Minister will spend his time at the World Economic Forum (WEF) trying to bring trade and investment to our shores.

Tassie council spots cut, some want the rest gone too

Local governments in Tasmania have trimmed the fat from their own top jobs, the state will now run with 18 fewer councillor positions in this October's local government elections.

Big farm plan expanded, could stick on water concerns

Developers are keen to get underway on a $2 billion agricultural project, but some locals say it cannot be done.

Commission given extension to find more tape

The Federal Government has extended the deadline for recommendations from the Commission of Audit, after the massive task meant the board came up short this month.

Master Builders accuse unions of putting walls around work

A corporate body representing the building industry says the current workplace relations system is blocking hiring and preventing training, while strikes are driving up costs at work sites around the country.

Shots of shining sun for the heart, warnings for the skin

Research has suggested there may be a fun new way to fight against one of the world’s leading causes of death.

Toddlers' body tantrums have strong genetic basis

Studies have shown there is a genetic basis for physical aggression in toddlers, but it does not mean a person will remain aggressive forever.

Five new faces head for NTC reform

Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss has appointed five new faces to the National Transport Commission (NTC) working on national transport reform.

Week builds new crop of engineers to balance the past

This week has seen one university host a week-long event aimed at one of the world’s greatest engineering challenges – attracting young women to the profession.

Work report says miners still reacting to contraction

Mining companies in Western Australia will look to hire on short contracts for a while, with employment experts claiming a lull in resources recruitment continues.

Arrow aims to fly low but stay above ground

Arrow Energy is expected to make some unwanted announcements this week, with reports it is preparing to wind back its commitment to the $10 billion Gladstone LNG project and sack several hundred workers.

Growth may slow, but energy firms know where to go

Executives at BP may be mildly annoyed by the company’s own research, which has found growth in global energy demand could be on the way down.

Insiders spy Australia as next gas boom site

Australia will be the next big figure to rise from the brewing shale oil and gas boom, according to researchers in the US.

Maiming and mortality launches WA mining safety probe

A string of incidents and concerns for the future have prompted a probe into safety at mines in Western Australia.

Fire levy payback after smoke trail leads to dodgy practice

The underwriter for a major Australian insurer will pay back almost $11 million to customers, after it was found collecting a levy that had been ended.